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Hi could anyone advise me my diabetes is poor I am extremely high
I don't like pricking my finger what's the best patch to use that checks your blood glucose readings advice would be so appreciated
 
I assume you are referring to CGMs.
There is no “best” CGM as it seems different CGMs suit different people.
Although for many, price is the deciding factor which is one of the reasons why the Libre is the most popular. As one of the cheapest CGMs, it costs around £100 per month.
However, there are a few things to consider
- a CGM does not replace all finger pricks.
- CGMs are designed to be most accurate at “normal” BG levels and are likely to be unsuitable if your levels are “extremely high”.
If you are interested and you have a compatible phone, it maybe worth checking out their free 2 week trial available from their website,

What is it that you dislike about finger pricking?
If you find it painful, it is likely that the pain can be reduced with some tweaks to your pricking technique without the pain to your bank balance.
 
John Madden said:
Hi could anyone advise me my diabetes is poor I am extremely high
I don't like pricking my finger what's the best patch to use that checks your blood glucose readings advice would be so appreciated
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As @helli says, you’ll find CGMs inaccurate if your blood sugar is very high. Fingerpricking is a necessary evil. With the right pricker at the right depth, you should find it ok. You can also minimise the fingerpricking by targeting your tests.

Are you on Gliclazide? Can you explain a little about how you were diagnosed? Are you overweight? How long have you had diabetes?
 
Inka said:
As @helli says, you’ll find CGMs inaccurate if your blood sugar is very high. Fingerpricking is a necessary evil. With the right pricker at the right depth, you should find it ok. You can also minimise the fingerpricking by targeting your tests.

Are you on Gliclazide? Can you explain a little about how you were diagnosed? Are you overweight? How long have you had diabetes?
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Hi I was diagnosed with type two diabetes a few years ago I am on gliciazide metformin and once week insulin my last check up I was told it isn't anything I am doing my pancreas and liver isn't working properly .I'm between type 1 and type 2 diabetes it looks as if I am going on daily insulin as BM are dangerously high I'm a bit stressed with this news .she also says it looks like I'm insulin intolerant a lot to take in finger pricking is extremely painful
 
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Hi I was diagnosed with type two diabetes a few years ago I am on gliciazide metformin and once week insulin my last check up I was told it isn't anything I am doing my pancreas and liver isn't working properly .I'm between type 1 and type 2 diabetes it looks as if I am going on daily insulin as BM are dangerously high I'm a bit stressed with this news .she also says it looks like I'm insulin intolerant a lot to take in finger pricking is extremely painful
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Hello, what is the name of the “once week insulin” you are using?
 
I was also puzzled about what the 'once a week insulin' is. Are you sure it is actually insulin?
Finger pricking should not be painful if you get your technique right, it hurts far less than a paper cut and would certainly help you manage your condition better and avoid far more painful consequences.
 
Leadinglights said:
I was also puzzled about what the 'once a week insulin' is. Are you sure it is actually insulin?
Finger pricking should not be painful if you get your technique right, it hurts far less than a paper cut and would certainly help you manage your condition better and avoid far more painful consequences.
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There is one called “Icodec” developed. But not approved yet. Hence my puzzlement.
www.utsouthwestern.edu

Weekly insulin found safe, effective for Type 2 diabetes

An experimental form of insulin administered just once a week was safe for patients with Type 2 diabetes and helped them maintain healthy blood sugar levels better than insulin injected daily, according to the results of a phase 3 clinical trial led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher.
www.utsouthwestern.edu
 
John Madden said:
Hi Trulicity pen once every week 1.5mg it hasn't done any good
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I think this explains the confusion. Trulicity is not an insulin. It helps your body release its own insulin.

Sorry, on behalf of my fellow forum members, for our pedantry, The reason we ask is to help us understand your situation and offer relevant advice. We are not just nosey or wanting to catch you out.

Once again, sorry for all the questions but I do not understand this comment you made earlier:
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I'm between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
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Whilst we sometimes see reference to type 1.5, most doctors try to avoid this because it makes little sense. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition - our body makes no insulin because it decided to kill off all the insulin producing cells. Whereas, type 2 is about insulin resistance (or as you described it "insulin intolerance") - your body produces insulin but is unable to use it. It makes no sense to be "between" these.
There is sometimes confusion that type 2 "turns to" Type 1 when someone with type 2 starts insulin but the reason for the insulin is different - because your body is unable to use the insulin it produces, it needs more.

Regarding daily insulin injections, many of us do this and live very full and active lives. Typically, with Type 1, we inject insulin 4 or 5 times a day.

Do you do anything to manage your diabetes in addition to the medication? Many of our type 2 members find changes to their diet help. And some find exercise can reduce their BG.
 
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