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...

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Glucose monitors /Diet

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What type of monitor has worked for you? Do you find monitoring useful? My doctor (a family practice physician) didn't think monitoring was useful at this stage but he also said nothing about diet until I asked him. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
deleted_user
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I started out with the One Touch Ultra. The test strips were expensive though. Due to no insurance I went to the WalMart brand(Reli On). You can buy a new meter for under ten dollars and a fifty count box of strips are about 22 dollars. About half of what the others are. I find them to be quite accurate.
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I use Ascensia contour just because my doctor suggested it. I get the strips off e-bay cheaper. I think it is helpful because it helps me learn which things I eat and do affects my blood sugar
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I use a Ultra One Touch, yes it is very important to check your BS. I check mine 3 to 4 times a day.

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.
cowboy357
cowboy357
FIND A DIFFERENT DOCTOR, go to an endocrinologist. yes monitoring helps especialy when u have a low or a high , lows are the worst for me , you can go into a coma not watching it
deleted_user
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Monitor you bs very closely. It is very important. I like my Lifestyle Lite meter because I don't have to code it which is convenient. Ask your doctor or the ADA if there is a diabtic counceling center in your area where you can take classes. If you are not satified with your doctor say so. You may need to find a new and better model.
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I use the One Touch Ultra and Test strips, its easy to use, and it stores the BS count for you. It was free and I had to get and prescription from my Dr. to get it from Liberty.
foxysdad
foxysdad
I use the Breeze 2. My doctor "gave" me the kit the the monitor and Ascensia Microlet in a neat little carrying case. It seemed like she gave it to me. It was, probably, covered by my insurance. Seems to work for me.
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I use a OneTouch UltraMini and I really like it. It's very easy to use.

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.
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