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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Yorksman" data-source="post: 422732" data-attributes="member: 55568">Getting a meter is a good idea but it's probably best to get a cheap one with cheaper running costs. The cheapest for running costs is, I think, the SD Codefree. It reads a little high but all you are concerned with at the beginning is comparing the effects that different foods have on your levels. The Nexus Glucorx is ok, reads the same as my Accu Chek but is much cheaper for test strips.Generally, you don't need to be in as much of a hurry as you think you should be. You're not bleeding to death and most diabetics have their conditions undiagnosed for ages, if in fact they ever do get it diagnosed. You'll also need to take time to experiment with different foods, to see which ones suit you best and it takes time anyway for all the changes in lifestyle to take effect. So, don't worry. Read about foods, ask questions, try them out, then try smaller portions of the same, try cooking them differently, try new foods and so on and so on. You should, over a period of months, be heading off in the direction of lower readings, though they will still be up and down.Don't worry about not being on medication. Many of us here refused medication when it was offered, preferring diet and exercise. If your readings are so high that your GP thinks you need them, he will tell you. They often prescribe simply because they have heard all the good intentions about taking more exercise and losing weight before. They know most people don't stick with the plan. But, if you can eat better and be more active, you will see better results.</blockquote>

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