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Need some info/help picking a meter

Started this discussion. Last reply by juliannaergrl Jul 12, 2012. 1 Reply

Our insurance offers the Accu-chek Compact Plus for free, and it looks like a pretty cool meter. Does anyone have it and would you recommend it? Thanks!Continue

 

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"that video helped so much. it sold me on the scale :)i'm new to all of this so when i find what i'm looking for i get super excited lol"
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"i would think you would weigh the pre-cooked amount."
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"Which Eatsmart do you have? We'd like to order one but not sure what to choose. :)"
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"Thanks for the tip!"
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"I have 2... I love them. Easy to use, easy to read display. And the really cool part is the lancing device (which is the best I've ever used) hooks right on the side! So nothing to carry extra. I never use the carry case cause it bulky. But I…"
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Need some info/help picking a meter

Our insurance offers the Accu-chek Compact Plus for free, and it looks like a pretty cool meter. Does anyone have it and would you recommend it? Thanks!See More
Jul 12, 2012
Linda G left a comment for Nena
"You're so right Nena, in saying that you and your husband are in this together. Diabetes affects the whole family. There's a group here..."Type 3 Diabetes", for family members of those who have diabetes! Be well.... linda in…"
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At 5:19am on July 13, 2012, SEAGATOR said…

Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!

At 4:10am on July 13, 2012, brokenpole said…

Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.

At 4:53pm on July 12, 2012, Linda G said…

You're so right Nena, in saying that you and your husband are in this together. Diabetes affects the whole family. There's a group here..."Type 3 Diabetes", for family members of those who have diabetes!
Be well....
linda in canada

At 1:48pm on July 12, 2012, Linda G said…

We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Marji...
June 30th...little more than a week ago! How's it all going?
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
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.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Take care....and keep in touch!

At 1:43pm on July 12, 2012, Doris D said…

WELCOME TO OUR LOVING, CARING, AND UNDERSTANDING FAMILY MY FRIEND!!! Great to have you here with us!!!!Please feel free to check out our Forum, Blogs and Groups here!!! If u have any questions please feel free to ask any of us or put it on our forum. To answer any of us back just hit the "comment back "bar under our comments and you will go to our page where you can leave a comment to us and also read abit about us.
Here's a link to help you get to know more about us: http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes

At 1:23pm on July 12, 2012, brokenpole said…

Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.

 
 
 

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