Testing

[MacFee]

How often should I test ?

Is fasting glucose and last thing at night enough ?

Or should I do before and after every meal too ?

I haven't been seen by diabetic nurse yet and have bought my own meter but the strips are so expensive xx

 

[ButtterflyLady]

How often should I test ?

Is fasting glucose and last thing at night enough ?

Or should I do before and after every meal too ?

I haven't been seen by diabetic nurse yet and have bought my own meter but the strips are so expensive xx

You should only test when you need the information (the result) to influence your choices. So before and 2 hours after meal testing is useful for learning which foods to eat or avoid. I wouldn't do other tests every day if you're trying to conserve strips. Every second day or once a week is probably fine, IMO. Can I ask which brand of meter you have?

 

[MacFee]

It's an aviva one X

 

[ButtterflyLady]

It's an aviva one X

I'm guessing that the strips for that meter are more expensive than the SD Codefree.

Have a look at the prices here:
http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm

There is a discount code if you buy 5 or 10 boxes, which brings the price down to about £5 for 50 strips.
5 packs 264086
10 packs 975833

 

[Daibell]

Hi. I wouldn't worry about the fasting test as it's results tell you little. Even the nightime test isn't of much value. Yes, test 2 hours after a meal and also just before if you can afford the strips.

 

[MacFee]

Thank you will go and have a wee look xx