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BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Diabetic Welfare Queen Oct 26, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Which type meter works best? I'm at a loss. I have a Bayer Glucometer Elite XL, a Bayer Contour and a True Track. The Elite registers 40 to 50 points lower than the other two. The Contour is the…Continue
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Elkedzo replied to sophiaofthrace's discussion 'Does Victoza lose effectiveness?' in the group VICTOZA"I started Victoza October 24th. It really suppressed my appetite for about a month and a half. Then my appetite came back larger than ever. Sure confused me. I had given up pork and beef and substituted tomatoes and other veggies. Now I need beef…"
Elkedzo replied to EmilyS's discussion 'How long for any BS changes?' in the group VICTOZA"Yay! Day 8 on Victoza. I began it with my BG at 385 heading towards 400, and still I was in denial. I finally got frightened enough and on October 24th, began in ernest every morning at 10:00AM with .6. Today, day 8, my BG was 101!!!!!!
Oh, I wish I…"
The Diabetic Welfare Queen replied to Elkedzo's discussion 'BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS'"Well, congrats on losing weight! :) Wonderful work. You may take all three meters to the lab, if you want to test them all. Sometimes, the one we think might be the good one is not necessarily the one. Doesn't hurt to try em all. :) (With the…"
Realsis77 replied to Elkedzo's discussion 'BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS'"I stay with the meter insurance covers. Also test the accuracy of your meters by peforming the dye test. Most meters come with test dye and a chart to compare the numbers too usually on the back of the bottle or test strip package. This is important…"
Elkedzo replied to Elkedzo's discussion 'BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS'"Thanks an awful lot. I guess I'll keep one and put the other two away, and bring the one I choose in with me when they check me again. Good idea! I'm also about 20-25 pounds overweight now, I've lost 29 lbs and hopefully this very low…"
The Diabetic Welfare Queen replied to Elkedzo's discussion 'BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS'"The best meter out there is the one that will work best for YOU, and will give you results closest and most reliably to your true numbers. This is not something that is particular to one brand, but it is something that seems to vary depending on the…"
Dude replied to Elkedzo's discussion 'BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS'"I just got the Bayer Contour USB and I really like it! It's small and the software for it is built into the meter, so you just bring it in to the Doctor and they plug it in and can see all your readings.
But I agree, if you want to use one…"
Mark Edwards replied to Elkedzo's discussion 'BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS'"I am not familiar with any of those. Dr. Bernstein recommends the Aviva right now as his choice."
Zoe replied to Elkedzo's discussion 'BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS'"I would eliminate the one that registers 40 to 50 points lower than the other two and settle with one of the other two, whichever feels more accurate. If they are reasonably close I would just stay with the one that is the easiest to use and which…"
Elkedzo posted a discussionBLOOD GLUCOSE METERS
Which type meter works best? I'm at a loss. I have a Bayer Glucometer Elite XL, a Bayer Contour and a True Track. The Elite registers 40 to 50 points lower than the other two. The Contour is the highest, and the True Track is somewhere in between. I'm flummoxed.Please help!See More
Elkedzo commented on twiddlemthumbs's group 'VICTOZA'"Thanks for the welcome. I started Victoza .6 a couple of weeks ago, and by the 3rd day I was shaking and it felt harder to breath. I am terrified of new medicines as well so have trouble knowing if it is fear or what. Today at 9:40AM I took .6 since…"
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- At 6:27pm on August 15, 2011,
lotsofshots said… 
- At 9:53am on August 15, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Elkedzo.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 5:06am on August 15, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Elkedzo. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 11:41am on October 17, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Elkedzo!
- At 5:15am on October 16, 2010,
Doris D said… - WELCONE TO OUR BIG LOVING & CARING FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Also please put up a pic(of you or something related to you) so we can tell you from other's on our Forum.
- At 1:41pm on October 15, 2010,
catlover said… - Hi Elkedzo- Welcome to TuD. We hope you like it here.
- At 1:21pm on October 15, 2010, Linda G said…
Welcome home Elkedzo!
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups". Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided. Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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- At 3:05am on October 15, 2010,
Donna H said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups on the site. It is a great way to get to know the community.
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