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richard meltzer replied to PaulG's discussion 'Old style Freestyle test strips' in the group OmniPod Users"To all frustrated pod/strip users:I know this may be old news to many, but to me, it is as frustrating(almost) as the pods not covered by Medicare.I was aware of the issue with the "butterfly strips and FDA approval, but not too concerned…"
PaulG replied to Helmut's discussion 'A1C surprise' in the group OmniPod Users"Interesting numbers. But looking at those it seems the problem is the new strips and not the PDM. Quite a difference."
Kate replied to PaulG's discussion 'Old style Freestyle test strips' in the group OmniPod Users"And confusion abounds! I really hope all this is cleared up with the next generation pdm! I agree that it is Abbott's issue with poorly identifying which product works in the pdm. It also is unfortunate that no one can give a straight,…"
MaryMary replied to PaulG's discussion 'Old style Freestyle test strips' in the group OmniPod Users"My son feels that they are the same also and was going to do some side by side testing, but I don't think he ever did. There was a dad on CWD that was using them though and once he was told not to, he did some testing and found them to be very…"
Natasha Bowlds replied to PaulG's discussion 'Old style Freestyle test strips' in the group OmniPod Users"The Abbott people I talked to told me that the lite strips and the regular strips are exactly the same, and they only market two types so they get more shelf space. Even to the point that they roll off the same "assembly line" into…"
Kate replied to PaulG's discussion 'Old style Freestyle test strips' in the group OmniPod Users"Hey Jimmer - Here's my understanding: only the standard, square, not qwik-zip strips are approved in the pdm by the FDA. The new standard, qwik-zip, not lite, butterfly strips are comparable to the old ones and therefore work in the pdm but are…"
JIMMER replied to PaulG's discussion 'Old style Freestyle test strips' in the group OmniPod Users"Why are lite test strips bad? They work fine if i use the code. tested with 3 different meters"
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- At 7:46pm on January 8, 2009,
Kristin said… - Welcome to TuDiabetes Paul! Glad that you are here!
Check out the Forum where you can search old discussions or start a new one! And our groups where you can find members that you have something in common with!
When you get a chance, add a photo of yourself or something related to you-- it helps us recognize you in discussions!
- At 7:30am on January 8, 2009,
Andrea said… - Hi PaulG & welcome to TuDiabetes. So glad you joined us!
We are asking the FDA to better serve diabetes patient needs. Help us by signing and helping circulate this petition: http://healthefda.com
Thanks, Andrea B.
- At 11:28pm on January 7, 2009,
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- At 10:12pm on January 7, 2009,
Kaci Scharbor said… - Hello Paul and **WELCOME**
- At 5:28pm on January 7, 2009,
Bernard said… - Nice A1C Paul
Welcome to TuDiabetes. It's good to see another Massachusetts member. Do you know about the pumpers meeting this Saturday? It's in Woburn. Check out the New England Diabetes group for more details.
- At 1:32pm on January 7, 2009,
Sohair Abdel-Rahman said…
- Hello & welcome Paul
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