Newbie recently diagnosed

[Northerner]

Have another question but where do you all get your monitors for testing?

Hi @Ladyg, welcome 🙂 As @ColinUK mentions, we usually recommend the SD Codefree Meter which has test strips at around £8 for 50 - I have just noticed that they have a newer version of the meter called the SD Gluco Navii, again with test strips at £8 for 50. The new one claims better accuracy, with less blood required on the test strips (it's important to always get the test strips designed for a particular meter, as other test strips are unlikely to be compatible). When you get a meter, you can read Test,Review, Adjust by Alan S for a guide of how to test efficiently and effectively 🙂

 

[Drummer]

The information you need is actually quite simple - but the doctors and nurses seem to have no clue - not even basic school Biology seems to have impinged on their thoughts.
A post card sized bit of plastic with 'what to eat' on one side and 'what to avoid' on the other would solve most problems, without need for medication for a lot of people - the lucky type twos - it would be a good starting point for many, anyway.
If you want to deal direct you can go to Spirit Healthcare, and after setting up an account and returning an email to confirm you are diabetic you can order free of VAT.

 

[Quackers 72]

Hi all.

I am a newbie that has just been diagnosed with diabetes type 2. I received a phone call from my go practice while on my way to a gynaecology appointment. Told me that I have to make an appointment at the diabetic clinic and to pick up a prescription for metformin. Shocked was an understatement that I argued with them to give me a retest, was advised it wasn’t just a random blood test and that the lucozade I had been drinking on the night shifts that week would not have made a difference. Have not been told how high my levels are but I have experienced the thirst, regular urination and I know I’m overweight. So, turning 40 I now have diabetes along with PCOS and battled that for years. My head is still in a spin.

I know that it’s not the worst thing that can happen but feels like it at the moment. Haven’t a clue what to eat etc
Have my first clinic on the 24th February. Could be doing without this in my life.
Sorry for the rant and self pity.
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Hi it does come as a shock doesn't it I was diagnosed in August 2019 and as I was going abroad on holiday the next day spent 5 hours in casualty (doctors sent me) given metformin. Get an appointment with the diabetic nurse. Good luck

 

[Brando77]

Have another question but where do you all get your monitors for testing?

Hallo, if you go to home health website you can get a codefree tester and strips. Strips are £15.98/100 and reordering is simple.
For me being diagnosed after the Aussie flu 2yrs ago was a shock but also a blessing. When I ate I did it just to fill my stomach but now I understand what different foods do.
Don't let it mess your head up. Read and ask questions here like I did from day one....lot of experience around here, good luck 🙂
www.homehealth-uk.com

Sd codefree is £13.25 get extra strips, make sure you click you're diabetic and get the mmol reading one.