Measuring diabetes levels

[Rick P]

Hi, I’m a newly diagnosed T2D and wondered how you all measure your blood glucose level (and whatever else needs measuring), can you get hardware and app for your smartphone?
Thanks

 

[Rachox]

Hi @Rick P and welcome to the club no one wants to join!
Blood sugar testing can be performed with a finger prick blood test. Meters are available from Amazon or specific company websites, I can post info for you if you decide to go via that route.
I use the Freestyle Libre 2, which is a glucose sensor applied to the upper arm which you can scan with a compatible smart phone whenever you want. It works out more expensive than a finger prick meter but I prefer not to prick my fingers too much. I can post a link for these too, if you’d like.

 

[Rick P]

Thanks Rachox for speedy reply! I’ll check those later.