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ninathenana Sat 13-Nov-21 13:28:31

If you are using insulin and are a driver, do you test every time you drive ? If you then spend 2 hrs at your local shopping centre do you then test again before you drive home ?

fairfraise Sat 13-Nov-21 14:00:27

I'm not a driver but I certainly would test before I set out, halfway through shopping and certainly before setting again, and have snack if necessary.

fairfraise Sat 13-Nov-21 14:05:15

It's not just for your own safety but also for all others on the road. I know what it's like to suddenly 'flake out' so I test frequently when out, and even before cutting the grass sometimes!

ninathenana Sat 13-Nov-21 14:10:55

fairfraise if you don't drive you won't be sitting in the car testing so can I ask where do you do your testing when you are out ?

fairfraise Sat 13-Nov-21 14:33:56

I just find a bench or at a bus stop etc, or even just standing in the street. It is so discreet these days. I use an Accuckek meter.