"I had a OneTouch Ultra until recently and had the same frustrating problems. However, now I use a FreeStyle Lite meter and am SO happy I switched! You can probably get one free from your endo, and it also has a light that will light up the monitor…"
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Wasting test strips...makes me so mad!
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Emmy replied to Justin Stancil's discussion 'Wasting test strips...makes me so mad!'"That's why I use the Freestyle Freedom meter. It requires the smallest blood sample of all the meters. No more wasted strips and wasted money! Plus you have up to either 30 or 60 seconds to fill the test strip. (not sure which)
Its great!
You…"
Jim replied to Justin Stancil's discussion 'Wasting test strips...makes me so mad!'"This made me crazy with the One Touch strips and the DexCom CGMS (the older DexCom models will only work with One Touch). The One Touch strips take a lot of blood, or a lot more than the Freestyle, and if you don't fill the strip almost…"
Hawley replied to Justin Stancil's discussion 'Wasting test strips...makes me so mad!'"Reading this post led me to finding the two sites listed below. I am getting the feeling that I'm in need of a new meter. Got the One Touch because it was free/endo recommended it to go with my pump. Now I'm thinking I might need something…"
Sarah replied to Justin Stancil's discussion 'Wasting test strips...makes me so mad!'"I started off with a One Touch Basic too.. that was the most horrible meter EVER. It took something like 5uL of blood.. the most any current meter takes is 1uL, most are much less (freestyle is .3uL).
Nothing like getting up at 3am, coming up with…"
Sandra burke replied to Justin Stancil's discussion 'Wasting test strips...makes me so mad!'"I think it must be Planned Obsolesants!! LOL"
Robyn replied to Justin Stancil's discussion 'Wasting test strips...makes me so mad!'"Yesterday....3 strips wasted. This am...2 already! I think it is done on purpose, those faulty strips.....more $ to be made. Those %$#*&^ rat %$#(*& 's....LOL"
debb replied to Justin Stancil's discussion 'Wasting test strips...makes me so mad!'"sounds like soda pop. it costs about 20 cents to make a 20 oz. bottle of pop. from the plastic bottle and cap to the soda pop. how much does it cost now? $1 49? it's crazy how much everything is marked up. i understand making a profit but come…"
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- At 12:03pm on May 5, 2009,
Linzie Wohletz said…
- Hey I know where that is, I work just off K-7 and shawnee mission parkway
- At 11:09am on May 5, 2009,
- Where are you playing???
- At 10:23am on May 5, 2009,
- I noticed you where in the area....
Ahmad and I will be having a get together this Friday night at 6pm we would love if you could join us...
Pitchers Lounge10800 Metcalf Ave, (Overland Park Marriott Hotel), Overland Park, KS
This popular, inexpensive restaurant is a sports lover's heaven. Locals find it a great place to get together, have a drink, enjoy a meal and unwind. Located in the Overland Park Marriott, just 20 minutes from downtown, it is worth a short drive for the sporty atmosphere and good food.
Diners can choose from an array of menu items, including pizza, salads, burgers, ribs, steak sandwiches and grilled chicken sandwiches. For those with an appetite, Key Lime Pie, apple cobbler and sundaes top off the meal.
hope to see you there..
Linzie
- At 7:30pm on September 21, 2008,
Playthebanjo said… - I like the cover of I think we're alone now. ROFL
- At 9:32am on August 20, 2008,
MelissaBL said… - Welcome to the community, Justin!
- At 7:47am on August 20, 2008,
Doris D said… - Welcome to our fastly growing family Justin!!!!!!!!!!!
- At 1:24am on August 20, 2008,
Sohair Abdel-Rahman said…
- Wish if you put a video with you playing.I am one of your fan already.And if you add some photos ( sound like a mother,hope you do not mind)
- At 12:26am on August 20, 2008,
Kristin said… - Awesome! Thanks for sharing... and for singing for a good cause as well!!
- At 6:55pm on August 19, 2008,
- That is the time for writing!!! It is quiet and nice to see light crawls,I leave to my hospital 6:30.Hate nights!!!
- At 6:47pm on August 19, 2008,
- Hi,it is 4:50 am Riyadh time! My books are in arabic.I have edited 3 books in english and looking to donate them to charity,to be accessed on the net,money go to this charity working for diabetes.Do you know any?
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