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testing blood sugar level

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Malcolm139

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Hi I was wondering if anyone can help I have type 2 diagnosed 2 weeks ago from a nurse at my doctors but have had no contact or information apart form being told I will have a blood test in 3 months time. I was told I could go on medication if I want to but said I would try dieting first, should I have a machine to check my blood sugar levels and should I have been given a pack to explain what I should be doing.
regards Malcolm
 
Hey Malcolm and welcome to the forum. Sadly a lot of GPs do not prescribe test strips/machines for T2D. I'm not sure about explaining what you should be doing on a pack, but DUK has lots of wonderful information on their website feel free to ask questions though.
 
Hi @Malcolm139 Personally I think testing your blood sugar at home is a good idea. As said above, it’s unlikely your GP will prescribe a meter but you can buy one yourself. The two meters often recommended by Type 2s here are the SD Gluco Navii or the Spirit Tee2because they’re good and not too expensive to buy the strips.
 
MrDaibetes said:
Hey Malcolm and welcome to the forum. Sadly a lot of GPs do not prescribe test strips/machines for T2D. I'm not sure about explaining what you should be doing on a pack, but DUK has lots of wonderful information on their website feel free to ask questions though.
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Thank you for advice
 
When first diagnosed I was very clearly told not to test. Apparently it causes panic although I suspect it just means the medical staff get harassed more. As someone who already has one invisible disability that is little understood by medics I am used to self teaching, using reliable websites and proper organisations to find out my information. I did the exact same with the diabetes and one of the first bits of consistent advice was to test, test, test. So I have done this. Even if you just do it occasionally to find out what different foods or situations do to your levels it empowers you and gives you information you need to make decisions with your health care professionals. X
 
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