Lotus Posted October 24, 2020 Share Hi all Been looking for guidance on best buys in the LCHF thread, but that's been dormant for some time, and technology and prices(!) have moved on. These testers are a lot like ink jet printers. The unit seems cheap enough, until you start buying the test strips (or ink cartridges!). I'd appreciate some recommendations if you've bought recently, and pricing supplier names if possible. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 24, 2020 Share I have a 2016 model. .... technology has improved a LOT since then !!! Current models link to your phone app and managing your data is now super easy. But as you already noted ... the real cost is in the strips and pins. If I had to buy now I would take a unit that links to the phone, and has the cheapest strips. Lotus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted October 24, 2020 Share The Ketone and glucose meters are two different meters, you are aware of this? Ok, so now after I've stated the obvious: some medical aids do cover the glucose strips under the chronic benefits, you just have to do the admin to get it recognised.Then ketone strips - the meter is not that expensive and you don't need to measure that often. The urine strips are actually just as effective Edited October 24, 2020 by RobertWhitehead ChrisF and Lotus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley Posted October 24, 2020 Share The Ketone and glucose meters are two different meters, you are aware of this? Ok, so now afterI've stated the obvious: some medical aids do cover the glucose strips under the chronic benefits, you just have to do the admin to get it recognised.Then ketone strips - the meter is not that expensive and you don't need to measure that often. The urine strips are actually just as effectiveType 1 Diabetic here for 30 years and I fully concur with this. You'd only need to check for ketones when blood glucose readings are really high. I only start checking for ketones if my blood glucose hits 20+ mmol/l (fortunately this doesn't happen often). I think that I've had to check for ketones once in the past 2 years and it was negative so I get the urine ones. In terms of actual BG meters, go with a well known brand such as Accu-Chek/Bayer etc and get the machine that has the cheapest strips. DM me if you need any more info Lotus and ChrisF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted October 25, 2020 Share My daughter uses a Dexcom device for her type one Diabetes. The App warns her and monitors her levels in real time. Fantastic technology. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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