1. Get the Diabetes Forum App for your phone - available on iOS and Android.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2022 »
    Dismiss Notice
  3. Diabetes Forum should not be used in an emergency and does not replace your healthcare professional relationship. Posts can be seen by the public.
    Dismiss Notice
Free Forum App Feedback Reminder
Dismiss Notice
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Join the community »

Quickie question and answer...

Discussion in 'Type 2 Diabetes' started by nomoredonuts, Feb 2, 2020.

Page 1 of 2
  1. nomoredonuts

    nomoredonuts Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,848
    Likes Received:
    3,397
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Question really for SD Codefree users (or any related systems).
    Some time back I thought the spring in the stabber/lancet assembly was weakening. I couldn't get a new one from Home Health so I replaced the whole kit.
    Now I find the spring won't release and I'm facing replacing the kit, monitor and all, for a second time.
    Feel free to chip in with anything helpful, but I'd like to know how much use do people get out of theirs, or is there another way to buy just the lancet holder?
     
    #1 nomoredonuts, Feb 2, 2020 at 8:29 PM
  2. Rachox

    Rachox Type 2 (in remission!) · Master

    Messages:
    13,853
    Likes Received:
    18,211
    Trophy Points:
    298
    • Like Like x 1
    • Informative Informative x 1
    #2 Rachox, Feb 2, 2020 at 8:50 PM
  3. Tipetoo

    Tipetoo Type 2 · Expert

    Messages:
    9,005
    Likes Received:
    14,073
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Get a Accu-Chek Fastclix lancing device, it works with every brand of meter even unsupported ones.
     
    • Agree Agree x 4
    • Like Like x 1
    • Informative Informative x 1
    #3 Tipetoo, Feb 2, 2020 at 9:10 PM
  4. alanj

    alanj Type 2 · Active Member

    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    28
    If you live in widnes - Runcorn area, I have about 12 new, you can have one.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Winner Winner x 1
    #4 alanj, Feb 2, 2020 at 9:19 PM
  5. nomoredonuts

    nomoredonuts Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,848
    Likes Received:
    3,397
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Oh dear @Rachox !
    I'm hanging my head! Home_ Health is the only site I've ever used for my gear, and I'm clearly not clicking where I'm supposed to. I could only find the complete kit. I've clicked your kind link and ordered a spare.
    And I can stop using my kitchen knife to draw blood now...
     
    • Funny Funny x 2
    • Like Like x 1
    • Hug Hug x 1
    #5 nomoredonuts, Feb 3, 2020 at 5:39 PM
  6. nomoredonuts

    nomoredonuts Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,848
    Likes Received:
    3,397
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Thanks @Tipetoo

    Is life getting back to normal with you now. I've not been in touch during the fires but obviously been following your situation. Hope you're OK.
     
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
    #6 nomoredonuts, Feb 3, 2020 at 5:42 PM
  7. nomoredonuts

    nomoredonuts Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,848
    Likes Received:
    3,397
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Thanks for the offer @alanj

    But to get from the Dorset coast to the frozen wastes north of the Ice Wall would require passports, innoculations, tattoos...

    so I'll have to pass.
    Thanks anyway.

    ;)
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
    #7 nomoredonuts, Feb 3, 2020 at 5:45 PM
  8. Tipetoo

    Tipetoo Type 2 · Expert

    Messages:
    9,005
    Likes Received:
    14,073
    Trophy Points:
    198
    All good here thanks. :D
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Winner Winner x 1
    #8 Tipetoo, Feb 3, 2020 at 7:09 PM
  9. alanj

    alanj Type 2 · Active Member

    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Get a prescription from your gp for a box of Gluco rx 30g lancets, free lancing device in box
     
    #9 alanj, Feb 3, 2020 at 7:24 PM
  10. Bluetit1802

    Bluetit1802 Type 2 (in remission!) · Legend

    Messages:
    25,220
    Likes Received:
    30,676
    Trophy Points:
    298
    I use my Accu Chek Fastclix. You can use any lancing device. It doesn't have to be the one that comes with your meter. The Fastclix is the best device going, as far as I'm concerned.
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Winner Winner x 1
    #10 Bluetit1802, Feb 3, 2020 at 9:30 PM
  11. Tipetoo

    Tipetoo Type 2 · Expert

    Messages:
    9,005
    Likes Received:
    14,073
    Trophy Points:
    198
    I still have a Multiclix as well as the Fastclix, which I am using at present, I do not have many lancet drums left then I will pension it off.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    #11 Tipetoo, Feb 3, 2020 at 9:43 PM
  12. DCUKMod

    DCUKMod I reversed my Type 2 · Master
    Staff Member Administrator

    Messages:
    14,301
    Likes Received:
    8,228
    Trophy Points:
    298
    I have been using the Codefree since 2013, but have never used the lancing device. It always felt very "harsh" to me. I found a different one I liked better and stuck with it.

    I was recently introduced to a different meter, by HomeHealth, the Gluco Navii, which is more modern and may be more accurate. I'm still fairly new to that meter, but they are doing a deal, whereby if you order the meter, plus 100 GlucoNavii strips, they will deduct the cost of the meter, thereby making it free. That obviously includes the lancing device, which looks like the twin of the Codefree.

    The relevant page is here: https://homehealth-uk.com/all-produ...ose-meter-test-strips-choose-mmol-l-or-mg-dl/ .

    If you fancy giving it a go, and for whatever reason you can't get it to work, just give them a call. As you probably know, they are super-keen to please.

    To be clear, I am a very happy customer of long-standing. I have absolutely no commercial relationship with them whatsoever.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    #12 DCUKMod, Feb 4, 2020 at 5:52 AM
  13. nomoredonuts

    nomoredonuts Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,848
    Likes Received:
    3,397
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Sorry @alanj but my GP doesn’t understand why a T2 patient needs to self-test. So the chances of anything other than self-funding is remote!
     
    • Like Like x 1
    #13 nomoredonuts, Feb 4, 2020 at 8:33 PM
  14. nomoredonuts

    nomoredonuts Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,848
    Likes Received:
    3,397
    Trophy Points:
    178
    OK @DCUKMod, I’ll try it.
    I gently destroyed my first monitor in Rome, when it wouldn’t keep dates, made errors and generally ****** me off. That forced me to buy an Italian one for two weeks. I’ve replaced two prick sticks/lancing devices since then, so I’m up for something new.

    And yes, I’ve found them a great company to deal with- more so since I worked out how to get the bulk buy discount!

    Edit for poorly disguised profanity.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
    #14 nomoredonuts, Feb 4, 2020 at 8:40 PM
    Last edited by a moderator: Feb 4, 2020
  15. DCUKMod

    DCUKMod I reversed my Type 2 · Master
    Staff Member Administrator

    Messages:
    14,301
    Likes Received:
    8,228
    Trophy Points:
    298
    There is a bulk discount for these too, but I don't know you ca. Mix the two - free meter and bulk buy, but if you are into that, why not give the money a call. Worst they could say is no?

    Let me find the codes for you.
     
    • Useful Useful x 1
    #15 DCUKMod, Feb 5, 2020 at 2:52 AM
  16. DCUKMod

    DCUKMod I reversed my Type 2 · Master
    Staff Member Administrator

    Messages:
    14,301
    Likes Received:
    8,228
    Trophy Points:
    298
    @nomoredonuts , I can't lay my hands on the discount code right now, but I will get it for you. Watch this space.......
     
    #16 DCUKMod, Feb 5, 2020 at 3:26 AM
  17. DCUKMod

    DCUKMod I reversed my Type 2 · Master
    Staff Member Administrator

    Messages:
    14,301
    Likes Received:
    8,228
    Trophy Points:
    298
    @nomoredonuts - That took a while, but here we are. The codes are:

    20% off 5 packs of strips = navii5

    25% off 10 packs of strips = navii10

    Free meter with purchase of 2 packs of strips (from this link: https://homehealth-uk.com/all-produ...ose-meter-test-strips-choose-mmol-l-or-mg-dl/) = dcuk

    So there is now a small advantage buying 10 or 5 pots of strips.

    Just one other thing (apparently), they have adjusted the prices of the additional strips when you buy the meter via that link, so that the 20% discount for buying 5 packs of strips is included. Therefore, you could buy the meter and add 5 packs of strips and then if you add the dcuk discount code, you would get the meter plus 5 packs of strips for the 20% discounted price (£33.29).

    Good luck with it. I'm sure folks would be keep to hear how you get on with it.

    Edited to correct 10 pot text.
     
    • Informative Informative x 2
    #17 DCUKMod, Feb 5, 2020 at 11:31 AM
    Last edited: Feb 5, 2020
  18. nomoredonuts

    nomoredonuts Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,848
    Likes Received:
    3,397
    Trophy Points:
    178
    A sterling effort @DCUKMod !
    I'm away dog-sitting in the frozen North but back home next week. I'll look into this and give an update.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    #18 nomoredonuts, Feb 5, 2020 at 8:51 PM
  19. nomoredonuts

    nomoredonuts Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,848
    Likes Received:
    3,397
    Trophy Points:
    178
    "Edit for poorly disguised profanity."

    I should have used the real word! I would have felt better and you could have still enjoyed editing it. Now the members will have to guess which ancient Dorset terminology I used!!

    :happy:

    Edit for blame apportioning - It wasn't you, it was @Rachox !
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
    #19 nomoredonuts, Feb 5, 2020 at 8:54 PM
  20. tinker1

    tinker1 Type 2 · Active Member

    Messages:
    32
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Hi this code hasn't worked does anyone have any other codes for home health test strips many thanks
     
    #20 tinker1, Feb 22, 2020 at 7:23 PM
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2
Style
Red
Language
English (UK)

  • Meet the Community

    Find support, connect with others, ask questions and share your experiences with people with diabetes, their carers and family.

    Did you know: 7 out of 10 people improve their understanding of diabetes within 6 months of being a Diabetes Forum member. Get the Diabetes Forum App and stay connected on iOS and Android

    Grab the app!

  • Tweet with us

  • Like us on Facebook