Diabetes Test Kit

Errol Pinnock · Mar 30, 2025

Like many of you ! Pricking my fingers is really annoying . I’m a types 2 diabetic and I’m hoping someone has an alternative to using needles ?

SimonP78 · Mar 30, 2025

Try an Accu-Chek FastClix

MrsA2 · Mar 30, 2025

@Rachox
Your list please!

Rachox · Mar 30, 2025

MrsA2 said:
@Rachox
Your list please!

My list is mostly finger prick testers, however @Errol Pinnock , how about trying a CGM (continuous glucose monitor), both Freestyle Libre and Dexcom have free trials available.
Link for Libre:
Sampling | Diabetes Care | Abbott
And Dexcom:
The Dexcom ONE+ CGM (Continuous Glucose Montoring) system | Dexcom

Deleted member 596235 · Mar 31, 2025

SimonP78 said:
Try an Accu-Chek FastClix

Agreed; I use one of these with no pain.

Have you tried using the side of your finger tip rather
than the pad? And use a different finger every time?

Possible, less painful alternative locations for BGL
testing include: the palm. upper arm, or forearm, but
it's important to check with your doctor before doing so.

Errol Pinnock · Apr 1, 2025

Rachox said:
My list is mostly finger prick testers, however @Errol Pinnock , how about trying a CGM (continuous glucose monitor), both Freestyle Libre and Dexcom have free trials available.
Link for Libre:
Sampling | Diabetes Care | Abbott
And Dexcom:
The Dexcom ONE+ CGM (Continuous Glucose Montoring) system | Dexcom

Would either of these work with type 2 diabetes ?

Rachox · Apr 1, 2025

Errol Pinnock said:
Would either of these work with type 2 diabetes ?

Absolutely I’m type 2 and use the Freestyle LIBRE 2 plus

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