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<blockquote data-quote="Melgar" data-source="post: 2760486" data-attributes="member: 520626"><p><em>Melgar, I just finished my first 2 weeks with a Libre 2 and have a 2 pack coming on Tuesday - is that what you mean by glucose monitor?</em></p><p></p><p>No, a glucometer is a device you use to test your blood via a finger prick. You have the glucometer, a sprung lancet device and test strips. If you go to your local pharmacy / chemist you can purchase them there. I'm sure a staff member will show you how to use it. The meters are relatively cheap to purchase, it's the test strips that can cost. I use a Contour Next One. Most diabetics have one of these gadgets. </p><p></p><p>A Continuous Glucose Monitor is exactly that, it monitors your glucose levels continuously via the interstitial fluid. There are several makes, Abbotts Free Libre 2 which I use. My brother who is Type 1 uses is a Dexcom , both do the same thing. </p><p></p><p>What kind of tests do you mean by this please,</p><p>"<em>Is your Dr running tests on those symptoms?"?</em></p><p></p><p>What I meant from that statement is not everything is down to diabetes. As diabetics we tend to think everything is related to our diabetes, but obviously it is not. Diabetes can be a distraction illness, meaning it could be something else. I will give you a personal example, my finger tips and toes were going numb and tingly. I thought it was related to my elevated blood sugars , but it transpires it was due to a medication I was taking which caused the numbness, it was a known vasoconstrictor.</p><p></p><p>My advice to you on diet is to look at the food discussion forums here. Members here have had success with diets. There are some great dietary suggestions, food recipes and discussions . And you can discuss the types of foods. They have been tried and tested by diabetics who have had great success with their food choices. To be honest the internet is full of dietary nonsense and misinformation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Melgar, post: 2760486, member: 520626"] [I]Melgar, I just finished my first 2 weeks with a Libre 2 and have a 2 pack coming on Tuesday - is that what you mean by glucose monitor?[/I] No, a glucometer is a device you use to test your blood via a finger prick. You have the glucometer, a sprung lancet device and test strips. If you go to your local pharmacy / chemist you can purchase them there. I'm sure a staff member will show you how to use it. The meters are relatively cheap to purchase, it's the test strips that can cost. I use a Contour Next One. Most diabetics have one of these gadgets. A Continuous Glucose Monitor is exactly that, it monitors your glucose levels continuously via the interstitial fluid. There are several makes, Abbotts Free Libre 2 which I use. My brother who is Type 1 uses is a Dexcom , both do the same thing. What kind of tests do you mean by this please, "[I]Is your Dr running tests on those symptoms?"?[/I] What I meant from that statement is not everything is down to diabetes. As diabetics we tend to think everything is related to our diabetes, but obviously it is not. Diabetes can be a distraction illness, meaning it could be something else. I will give you a personal example, my finger tips and toes were going numb and tingly. I thought it was related to my elevated blood sugars , but it transpires it was due to a medication I was taking which caused the numbness, it was a known vasoconstrictor. My advice to you on diet is to look at the food discussion forums here. Members here have had success with diets. There are some great dietary suggestions, food recipes and discussions . And you can discuss the types of foods. They have been tried and tested by diabetics who have had great success with their food choices. To be honest the internet is full of dietary nonsense and misinformation. [/QUOTE]
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