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Can you ask DSN for control solution ?

eddie1968

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Dumbarton, Scotland
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
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Pasta, sorry to me it's vile, yeuch lol (and full of nasty carbs)
Never really thought of this but I got a new meter from my DSN 3 months ago and noticed bizarre readings lately which I couldn't really put my finger on (like increased carb intake/extra exercise etc).

I did a test with my old meter and found readings differed by +/- 3.5 mmol/l on 18 out of 20 tests using both meters at the same time.

As I get free meters and strips etc as I am on insulin can I ask for a control solution from the NHS from my DSN to calibrate this meter to see if it's faulty or should I just ask for a replacement ?

Ta.
Edward
 
As a self funder I cannot answer the question, but depending on the meter, many manufacturers will provide control solution free of charge to you if you register the meter with them.
 
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