Tashbash92
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It depends whether you want to know what is happening to your body almost instantly,, and therefore have the opportunity to correct it there and then, or whether you only want to know 3 or 6 months later, by which time it could be much worse and you won't know what caused the problems., I asked about testing my blood sugars at home he said I didn't need to, is that right?
Hi @Tashbash92
SPIRIT HEALTHCARE have a meter called the Tee2 + found here:
https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/co...e2-blood-glucose-meter?variant=19264017268793
with the strips found here:
https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/co...py-of-tee2-test-strips?variant=19264017367097
Some members have got a free Tee2+ by phoning up to order, with a large order of strips they often throw the meter in for free:
Phone number 0800 8815423
With more expensive strips is their Caresens Dual, this one has the advantage of glucose and ketone testing in one machine, it’s to be found here:
https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/collections/caresens-dual
Thanks Rachox, I will edit that part out for future use.I can’t seem to get to the meters on the Spirit Health site at the moment, not sure if it’s my device or a website problem, however I have always found them very helpful on the telephone number above.
Hope this is now accurate..I can’t seem to get to the meters on the Spirit Health site at the moment, not sure if it’s my device or a website problem, however I have always found them very helpful on the telephone number above.
Your choice, @malarkey85 . Though some of us find that by testing regularly from the start, we can avoid the progression of more meds, or even come off meds or not need any in the first place.Hey I've been type 2 for over 5 years now. I didn't have a monitor to test my blood sugars for the first 3.5 years as metformin can't cause hypos. Once I was changed onto medication that can cause hypos I was given a monitor from the gp. I personally think in terms of type 2 they look at your overall control with the hba1c every few months, changing the amount of carbs you eat and weightloss if needed. Looking back now I'm pleased I didn't have to check my blood sugars regularly back then because now I have to it's so stressful if they are not where I need them to be. It's your choice I guess if you want to buy one but personally I would see what happens between your blood tests to see if its worth the investment.
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