FINGER PRICK BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING
It is important to have a working blood sugar testing kit if on medication that can significantly lower blood sugar such as injectable medications, insulin and sulphanylurea drugs (like gliclazide).
Blood sugar levels should be checked when unwell, if the level might be low (‘hypo’) and at times relevant to driving.
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/testing
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/life-with-diabetes/driving#test
Blood sugar test record list/grid
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-09/Blood%20Sugar%20Monitoring%20card%20-%20new.pdf
(Useful to fill out and take the last 2 week of readings to your diabetes review - suggest daily morning fasting and in addition one at a different point each day)
CONTINUOUS BLOOD MONITORING
Any diabetic can request a ‘one off’ free trial of a continuous glucose meter sensor see below
https://www.freestyle.abbott/uk-en/getting-started/sampling.html#form
This can help inform you how different foods and activity will change your blood glucose readings and help you to make lifestyle adjustments to gradually improve this.
If you have any problems with the sensor / technology or want a reader please contact the company using the support tab or freephone 0800 1701177 Email adchelpuk@abbott.com
A smart phone needs android 8 or IOS 14.5 for Apple devices.
For start guidance please see the web support guide below.
https://www.freestyle.abbott/uk-en/getting-started/firstuse.html