Type 2 need meter for arthritic fingers.

You're not pestering at all Ask as many questions as you need to

I dont have any experience of arthritis, but if it's holding the strips that you're finding hard, the AccuChek Mobile meter has a cartridge that contains 50 tests so no need to pick up tiny test strips. It also has an integral finger-pricker attached to the side.

I'm sure there are others too, so hopefully some people will be along soon with more suggestions.

Maybe try the freestyle libre?

Hi Ange1a65

The Libre would likely make testing very much easier for you. However, apart from the expense (£50 per sensor per 2 weeks) I suspect you might find it difficult to unscrew the device when it requires applying. If someone was able to apply the sensor for you, generally once every 2 weeks, the scanning could be relatively simple for you, as long as you were able to reach the site of the sensor. The Libre is licensed to be worn on the back of the upper arm, either left or right so if you could reach the sensor, maybe via underarm, then that would be great. If that was difficult, a large proportion of Libre users actually site the sensor on abdomen or upper thigh, which may be easier for you to reach. You must be aware that Abbott don't support these 'alternative' sites though although they do seem to be very successful.

I hope this info helps you. I'm not trying to put you off trying one of these but trying to imagine how you might find it not suitable for you, although I don't know your situation nor your abilities. I use the Libre myself and have found it to be very good, on the whole. Any faulty sensors have been replaced by Abbott.

Good luck with finding a solution