Hello

[Garf]

Hi all,

I was diagnose with type 2 diabetes only a month ago. It really felt if my world had came to a standstill. I still struggle the fact that I have diabetes. Luckily with the support of friends and forums like this, it make it easier to accept. I did have read everything I could have lay may hands / eyes on. Unfortunately, in South Africa, diabetes don't get the moral support and advise, as people elsewhere in the world.

I have to buy me a glucometer, but, I don't have the slightest idea which one. My doctor did mention the Medisense optium, but I could not find it at any pharmacy in Cape Town. Can any of you guys suggest one that it cost effective. I believe the meter isn't the problem, but the strips that you use is quite expensive.

Garf:smile:

[KickStart101]

Welcome To Tony's :hello:Forums Garf. Good to see you. A Police
Woman eh? I give you a ton of credit for taking on your career. I
am also straight foreward/blunt and Yes People do have a problem
with that sometimes but then sometimes...so do I. ;)

Yes, indeed. It's the cost of strips that will kill you if you have little or
no coverage. Ypou should hae some coverage being a Police Officer. I
could send you a free meter kit from here if you want. But I think someone
here said the reli-on(I think)meter and strips are the cheapest from Wal-marts,
if there is one there? I think someone said it costs about $10.00 for
the meter. The strips are cheaper though.

I think there are a couple here from South Africa and I'm guessing one is
Bird's Eye. Pardon if I'm wrong.

Well, with Type 2 you are still able to secure your job right? You do have a
challenge ahead of you with Diabetes but wth exercise and diet, weight
loss(if needed)that can work for many yrs. Some need oral meds. to help out.
Keep a goood attitude 'cuz you have a long interesting Life ahead of you. ;)
Take Care...Good Luck...Hope to see you often. :)

[Cyborg]

Hello and welcome. :trytofly:

[Garf]

Hi Kickstart101,

I really appreciate your help, but I think I will have a difficult time to find the compatablie stips in SA.

About a year ago, I became a "profiler" so to said in the Intelligence unit. I love it to be desk and office bound. The work is very exciting, and it is more that worthwhile when one of my "suspects" get themselves in jail. I cannot describe the joy.

Like I said, I have read everything I could get. Luckily, I found a dietrician, that help a lot. I start to follow the low GI eating plan, which isn't really new to me, but I do enjoy every meal so far, planned according to one of the recipe books, I bought.

I think although I may be quiet sometimes, I will defintely read all the post. That is what I usually do. I am a very curious person. Always want to learn and find out more.

Garf

[kgm0612]

Hi & Welcome to the forum, Garf. Great people and tons of information to be found here. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. We're all eager to help out!

Karen

[Garf]

Thank you, I appreciate it a lot. At last people who understand the changes you have to make in life.

Garf