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Type 2 Which Blood Glucose Meter?

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by Amberleigh, Feb 3, 2018.

  1. Amberleigh

    Amberleigh Type 2 · Member

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    I want to order one due to my dreadful Hb1AC results. Wondered which meters others would recommend?
     
    #1 Amberleigh, Feb 3, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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    Rachox Type 2 (in remission!) · Moderator
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    You can sometimes obtain one free but I wouldn't necessarily obtain a free one as the ongoing expense of the test strips is actually more important. I got the SD Code Free starter pack from Amazon:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Codefree-G...F8&qid=1500495764&sr=8-3&keywords=sd+codefree

    I get supplies of strips and lancets direct from Home Health using the following discount codes:

    5 packs 264086

    10 packs 975833

    https://homehealth-uk.com/my-account/

    Don't forget to check the box stating you have diabetes and the VAT is deducted.
     
    #2 Rachox, Feb 3, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    bulkbiker Type 2 · Oracle

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    Rachox Type 2 (in remission!) · Moderator
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    Guzzler Type 2 · Master

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    Don't forget to avoid paying the tax by clicking on the 'Diabetes' box.
     
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    #5 Guzzler, Feb 3, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    Amberleigh Type 2 · Member

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    Thanks all , yes I’m in the UK. I’ll order one now.
     
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    #6 Amberleigh, Feb 3, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    Tipetoo Type 2 · Expert

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    I use both a Accu- Chek Performa and Abbots Freestyle Freedom Lite, both of which I got for free. I am a member of the NDSS here in Australia so get subsidised strips at $1.30 per 100 box.
     
    #7 Tipetoo, Feb 3, 2018 at 8:15 PM
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