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lucylocket61 said:
forgive me if this is tactless, but why do you need his agreement?
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as hes the one who has to pay for it! hes unemplayed and clames for the both of us and i dont work (well not that i get payed for i am a stay at home mum so i do work lol) and if i was to buy 1 without his say so it would couse 1 BIG argument!
 
tolsn said:
mary i havent got enough saved to get a meter in my fund eather hence why i havent said i will do that! :? if i had i would do it that way! :cry:
i understand what this all means as i am the 3rd generation 4th person in my family to get type 2! (my great grandma, grandma and grandad and now me!)
trubble with hubbie is he has his mum in his ear when he tells her what i am after getting (whether i need it or just want it) she tells him i dont need them and not to give into me! shes one of these that thnks she knows everything about everything!!!
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I've just had a thought. Maybe someone wiser than I can comment. With no meter, you are possibly not going to have very good control. I was advised that if I ever got a cut or break in my skin that wouldn't heal, I should see the Doctor. Later on here, I have read that ulcerations are possible and do happen after a break or wound that wouldn't heal. With all that in mind, I would advise you speak with your Doctor before getting a tattoo anyway. Sorry it's a bit of a tangent, it just came to mind. :D
 
lucylocket61 said:
Is your toe better now?
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the nurse strapped it up for my yesterday and put on an ieding strip and i have to leave till tues and see another nurse who will change it for me so at the mo its ok (aslong as the kids dont catch it!) i am able to walk with little pain now i got the right treatment xxx
 
I've just had a thought. Maybe someone wiser than I can comment. With no meter, you are possibly not going to have very good control. I was advised that if I ever got a cut or break in my skin that wouldn't heal, I should see the Doctor. Later on here, I have read that ulcerations are possible and do happen after a break or wound that wouldn't heal. With all that in mind, I would advise you speak with your Doctor before getting a tattoo anyway. Sorry it's a bit of a tangent, it just came to mind. :D[/quote]

i actually told the dr my plans before i was diagnosed (for other reasons) and after i was diagnosed i was told that there should be no poblems aslong as i take good care and do as i am told to look after them! however i will mention it to him again tuesday when i am there and see what he says/thinks xxx :D
 
i know defren and i appreciate you asking/bringing it up xxx
i am all new to this (been me and not another family member) so any advice ect is much appreciated xxx
 
Hi Tolsn,

I have just typed in on google free onetoughultra and all sorts of options came up !!!!!! Why dont you just type inb free blood glucose monitor and see what's available. If you want to pay for a particular one then that is your choice but if you just want to be able to test your blood glucose, and not fussy with what then take a look!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
tolsn said:
if i was to buy 1 without his say so it would couse 1 BIG argument!
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probably about time for a big argument then. In the last two weeks there have been postings on here by husbands who have lost their wives, wives who have lost their husbands and at least one double amputee. This is a condition that can and will kill you if given half a chance.
 
Well said Swimmer!!! I have posted twice that you might be able to get one free too!!!! :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:
 
Just out of interest can you also get free sticks because Ive been searching online and cant find either, the only free meter link I found was out of date.
 
Hi Tinytoez,

there were some free strips with the meter when it came. I just think its worth scouring around just in case!
 
One touch have a registration to complete is it worth applying just in case. I havent done it as I have already applied and they have my details! I says apply to see if you are eligible for a free meter!!
 
i am looking into the free one at the mo!!
the site i have found askes for state and there all american and as am in uk no good to me!! i will find one i am not giving up lol
 
if i dont find a free one i will just give hubbie silent tretment for a few days he should get the message lol!!! really annoyed me though couse when i first found out he said we had to get our sons b/d out the way first which was fair enough then nw we have dont that he has just out right said no!!!!
and on top of that hes wanting to get a new coffee table/side table for him to have at the side of the sofa he sits on so he can eat his tea and not worry about the dog or kids knocking it off!!! really ****** me off!!!! :x
 
I applied for the free verio pro meter on here got a email confirmation advised 28 days for delivery about 6 weeks ago and I still havent seen it or had a response from lifescan anyone else had problems ?
 
Does he drink or smoke at all? Just thought you could maybe 'ban' his treats as such until he'll let you spend some money on looking after your health.
Good luck.
Angie
 
nope he doesnt so wouldnt work!!!!

i will get 1 one wy or another!!! even if i have to borrow some money off my mum and dad to get one and pay them back in june!!! (or before if i can1!) :oops:
 
On this site there is a competition to win a meter http://www.diabetes.co.uk/promotions/bayer-meters.html

I didn't win but they sent me a meter with a letter that sort of read 'sorry you didn't win, but here is a meter anyway'. Other people have posted that they got one too without winning. When you fill in the form you have to say you test a lot (that's how they make their money). BTW it comes with 25 strips.
 
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