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T2 Meter recommendations

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Mrsg11

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Have been advised to test my blood sugar levels, not sure if i can get monitors etc prescribed but going to push my gp and see what happens...

However can anyone recommend most efficient and cost effective meters if I need to fund myself, based in Northern Ireland

Thanks
 
Mrsg11 said:
However can anyone recommend most efficient and cost effective meters if I need to fund myself, based in Northern Ireland
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The major meter manufacturers will give you a meter for free, Accu-Chek, Abbot, Ascensia all have dependable meters. I have recently got a new Ascensia Contour Next meter and it is very good.

It will be the price of the strips that cost the most, I am fortunate to get subsidised strips through NDSS here in Australia.

I do not know what Northern Ireland rules are regarding T2's getting them,
 
I have had many meters over the last 10 years 50+

In recent years the meter I keep going back to are the contour next range.. Typically the contour next one

I have found these more consistent.. If you don't add enough blood you can add more etc..


But the strips cost more than some others so it depends if you like to buy quality... Or you like to buy budget..
 
Hi @Mrsg11

There are a few popular meters used by type 2s on here. The cost of the strips is important as they’ll be what you spend most on, so don’t be seduced by offers of ‘free’ meters!

The meter with the cheapest strips is the Gluco Navii. https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/glucose-navii-blood-glucose-test-strips-50-strip-pack/. https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/gluconavii-blood-sugar-meter-glucose-monitor-starter-kit/

There are also discount codes for when you come to buy more strips - "navii5" and "navii10" will give you 20% off purchases of 5 packs of strips and 25% off 10 packs of strips. Buying a pack of 10 boxes of strips using the discount code works out at £5.68.

The Tee2+ from Spirit Healthcare also has relatively cheap strips, (although they have recently gone up in price): http://spirit-healthcare.co.uk/product/tee2-plus-blood-glucose-meter/ with the strips found here: http://spirit-healthcare.co.uk/product/tee2-testing-strips/ I got a free Tee2+ by phoning up to order the meter and 10 boxes of strips and they threw the meter in for free. Phone number 0800 8815423. I daresay this tactic would work with home health and the Gluco Navii too.

Also from Spirit Healthcare, with more expensive strips than the Tee2+ is their Caresens Dual. This can be used for testing ketones too (strips for that very expensive). https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/collections/caresens-dual

Don’t forget to check the box if to say you have diabetes so you can buy VAT free. (for all meters and strips).
 
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