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Monitoring Machine

NikkieDuranie

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi, as my new diabetes appointment is not for 3 weeks have decided to get a monitoring machine. Have been looking an Amazon and found one, just wondered before I purchase whether anyone has any recommendations?

Thank you
 
NikkieDuranie said:
Hi, as my new diabetes appointment is not for 3 weeks have decided to get a monitoring machine. Have been looking an Amazon and found one, just wondered before I purchase whether anyone has any recommendations?

Thank you
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Search on here. Tee 2 and SD Codefree have cheap strips.

Someone will give you the details which I've forgotten.
 
You have made a very wise decision.

The most popular meters for self funding T2's are the Codefree and the Tee2 because the strips are much cheaper than other meters, and you need a lot of strips. You can't buy them in pharmacies.

Try here for the Codefree meter
http://homehealth-uk.com/product-category/blood-glucose/blood-glucose-monitor/

and here for the extra strips
http://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/sd-codefree-test-strips-to-be-used-only-with-the-sd-monitor/

There are discount codes if you buy in bulk. (applied at the check out stage)
5 packs 264086
10 packs 975833

The Tee2 is here and the meter is free.

http://spirit-healthcare.co.uk/product-category/shop/tee2/

Don’t forget to check the box that you have diabetes so you can buy VAT free. (for either meter)
 
Thank you so much, after reading your comments yesterday, I was like no 3 weeks is too long to wait. I have assume I am type 2 at this stage, if I need to buy something different down the line I will.
 
NikkieDuranie said:
Thank you so much, after reading your comments yesterday, I was like no 3 weeks is too long to wait. I have assume I am type 2 at this stage, if I need to buy something different down the line I will.
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If you need any help on using your meter effectively once it arrives, just ask. You also will need a food diary. I use an excel spread sheet, but anything will do.
 
I have used the SD Codefree for over 6 years now and had reliable and good testing from it. I have not tried the Tee2.
 
Another fan of the Code Free here
 
Bluetit1802 said:
If you need any help on using your meter effectively once it arrives, just ask. You also will need a food diary. I use an excel spread sheet, but anything will do.
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Thank you, I will start that as well at least I will feel like I am doing something.
 
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