Diabetes Test Kit

[Errol Pinnock]

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]

Try an Accu-Chek FastClix

 

[MrsA2]

@Rachox
Your list please!

 

[Rachox]

@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]

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]

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]

Would either of these work with type 2 diabetes ?

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