I'm a type 1 with PCOS and insulin resistance so I know how it feels from both perspectives. I take metformin too. My numbers have been a lot better. I have been trying to lose weight also as I have gained a bit. I have started LCHF diet but my numbers were terrible as i seem to convert protein to glucose a lot so it's gauging how much insulin to take. If you are trying to lose weight with type 2 I recommend having a look at the low carb forum on here. They explain it and it is a great diet. It stops cravings etc. I haven't had success as yet because of high glucose, but I'm getting on top of that. Good luck
Yes, once you get a meter life gets relatively easier. However, if you worry, like me, you may end up testing all day and get yourself really worked up. I was told off yesterday by my nurse for testing too much, which I understand because I was driving myself insane. Are you NHS funded? If so, you may have difficulty getting enough strips with type 2. As I'm type 1 they are quite generous, but I have had problems in the past. I do believe type 1 and 2 should have equal opportunity to test as they are both chronic conditions. Just try to make a good argument for why you need to do blood glucose. I think you do have a good reason though as blurry vision is a sign of high glucose and if you can't test your glucose and find out what affect food is having on your blood glucose you won't know what actions to take.
