
Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
May I suggest you see an endocrinologist and they should have a free meter for you. Best thing I ever did and if you can see a dietitian.
I had a visit with a diabetes nurse on Tuesday and she told me to test twice daily. Once when you get up and once 2 hours after a meal.