thanks for all your comments and advice
I've ordered a monitor (off the net - our local chemist, in the village where I live, although offering excellent and personal service, are Very expensive!!) and I've also ordered a couple of books from Amazon (one was recommended elsewhere on this site, sorry, can't remember where or by whom).
I had my bloods tested again today, by the nurse, and it's still going down, slowly, but at least it's going in the right direction. As much as I hate the pain, I know it's sensible to test myself regularly - even though both my doctor and the nurse still seem against it. Their fear is that I will be so consumed by testing that it will take over my life..........um, I don't think so LOL (hate the pain too much for that!!!)
thanks again for all your advice and support
