Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 hi Sharol; *and boyfriend* the prodgy we don't have in canada but usually any meter when new, would have a long life battery, *lasting about a year or so* and as far as the strips go, if you have a bad bunch simply phone your supplier, and ask fosome new replacements. ok? kenbu@... Ken B Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 Hi Ruth; I just saw your e mail to someone who seems to be interested in the Prodgy meter that seems to be a very good meter to read for those that want to be independant re usage. Do you have any info re the Prodogyas I've heard that one can soon buy them in Canada; TXS; Ken B or, kenbu@... for now. Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 Hi Ruth; I just saw your e mail to someone who seems to be interested in the Prodgy meter that seems to be a very good meter to read for those that want to be independant re usage. Do you have any info re the Prodogyas I've heard that one can soon buy them in Canada; TXS; Ken B or, kenbu@... for now. Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Cheryl, We've conversed briefly off list, but I'll jump in here on the list. I am not in Canada, but I've addressed what could be called a weakness with the Prodigy meters before. Many of us used the Voicemate, which used an Accuchek meter, which was pretty accurate. It's been my observation, in the time I've been using a Prodigy meter, that it is quite accurate when your readings are close to normal. Let's call that 100 mg/ml. I'm not sure what the Canadian equivalent is in mols. Suffice it to say, around normal, it's no problem. As the diabetics' bg is lower, the Prodigy reading will reflect an increasingly wider deviation from the accurate normal reading, and conversely, as the bg goes higher, the Prodigy will increase higher than the deviation. I don't know if this makes sense, but the bottom line is, if readings are generally pretty close to normal, the prodigy is fine. If readings are not near normal, then it is necessary to figure out the degree of variation from accuracy. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Cheryl, We've conversed briefly off list, but I'll jump in here on the list. I am not in Canada, but I've addressed what could be called a weakness with the Prodigy meters before. Many of us used the Voicemate, which used an Accuchek meter, which was pretty accurate. It's been my observation, in the time I've been using a Prodigy meter, that it is quite accurate when your readings are close to normal. Let's call that 100 mg/ml. I'm not sure what the Canadian equivalent is in mols. Suffice it to say, around normal, it's no problem. As the diabetics' bg is lower, the Prodigy reading will reflect an increasingly wider deviation from the accurate normal reading, and conversely, as the bg goes higher, the Prodigy will increase higher than the deviation. I don't know if this makes sense, but the bottom line is, if readings are generally pretty close to normal, the prodigy is fine. If readings are not near normal, then it is necessary to figure out the degree of variation from accuracy. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Cheryl, I live in CA and have been using the Prodigy Voice since January. I find it pretty accurate. The thinkg I have difficulty with is getting enough blood on ghte strip n order to get an accurate reading. It does not tellyou if " there is not enough blood " , so if I get an odd reading, I do it again to make sure . It can read too high if you have anything on your fingers and read too low if there is not enough blood. Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Cheryl, I live in CA and have been using the Prodigy Voice since January. I find it pretty accurate. The thinkg I have difficulty with is getting enough blood on ghte strip n order to get an accurate reading. It does not tellyou if " there is not enough blood " , so if I get an odd reading, I do it again to make sure . It can read too high if you have anything on your fingers and read too low if there is not enough blood. Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hello everyone. I want to thank those of you who have responded. Protegy is reading very high, and he is feeling fine! We are trying to figure out how to get an accurate reading. I will call our local diabetic clinic tomorrow (Monday). Thank you all so very much. Cherryl and . Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Did you get control solution witht the meter? You might use that and see if the machine is off. Call the Prodigy company if it continues to be off, especially if the control solution tells you it should be lower. What is high? Re: Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone. I want to thank those of you who have responded. Protegy is reading very high, and he is feeling fine! We are trying to figure out how to get an accurate reading. I will call our local diabetic clinic tomorrow (Monday). Thank you all so very much. Cherryl and . Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 bad strips can cause erratic readings. I had this happen about a month ago. The strip cannister was opened during shipping, and when I tested my blood, I was getting results around 250 or above, even though my sugar tested below 100 on an accucheck voicemate monitor. If he doesn't feel the way the results show, the strips might be bad. Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Usually, low batteries will cause crazy readings. change out the batteries. Darryl Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Cherryl, My name is Ruth Hogue and as well as being a member of this list, I am the Canadian rep for Diagnostic Devices Inc. who make the Prodigy meters. If you have any problems, you can contact me off list at ruthhogue@.... Then if you want me to give you a call, for more help, you can give me your particulars if you desire. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Cherryl Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 8:27 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Dave, I am a little concerned when you make statements like this. As others on this list mentioned, there could be other reasons for the variations. I can tell you I have tested my Voice meter against the lab and it has been accurate. Diagnostic Devices must do accuracy tests etc. which meet FDA standards before they sell the meters, so all I am saying, is that before you make these statements, other things must be taken into consideration. Thanks. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 8:47 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Prodegy and accuracy Hi Cheryl, We've conversed briefly off list, but I'll jump in here on the list. I am not in Canada, but I've addressed what could be called a weakness with the Prodigy meters before. Many of us used the Voicemate, which used an Accuchek meter, which was pretty accurate. It's been my observation, in the time I've been using a Prodigy meter, that it is quite accurate when your readings are close to normal. Let's call that 100 mg/ml. I'm not sure what the Canadian equivalent is in mols. Suffice it to say, around normal, it's no problem. As the diabetics' bg is lower, the Prodigy reading will reflect an increasingly wider deviation from the accurate normal reading, and conversely, as the bg goes higher, the Prodigy will increase higher than the deviation. I don't know if this makes sense, but the bottom line is, if readings are generally pretty close to normal, the prodigy is fine. If readings are not near normal, then it is necessary to figure out the degree of variation from accuracy. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Ruth, I hear you, but I can only report what I have observed with both the original prodigy meter, and now the Voice. I think I've been using them for probably a year and a half, and if what I stated wasn't a consistent issue, I wouldn't have stated as much. I did a number of side by side tests between the Prodigy and the Voicemate early on, and time after time, the readings differed as I mentioned in my last message. The only time they were close was when the bg was around the normal range. For instance, I felt very low the other day. I checked it on the Voice, and it registered 58. This was with my sighted wife's assistance BTW. The way I felt, I know I was probably more like 38, and if I would have checked it on an Accuchek meter, I have no doubt that's the range it would have been in. I've been diabetic too long to not know when I am really low. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Dave, Even at 58 you are experiencing moderate hypoglycemia so why would you question it? You could have been still dropping. I get reactions like that. As for the readings, did you know that even A1C s do the same thing as you notice in the meter. An A1C of7.4 is usually an average sugar of 8 to 9. (144 to 162) The farther you get away from normal the greater the range gets so I wouldn't get too alarmed unless it's really eratic and you have already checked all the other possibilities. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 1:29 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Prodegy and accuracy Hi Ruth, I hear you, but I can only report what I have observed with both the original prodigy meter, and now the Voice. I think I've been using them for probably a year and a half, and if what I stated wasn't a consistent issue, I wouldn't have stated as much. I did a number of side by side tests between the Prodigy and the Voicemate early on, and time after time, the readings differed as I mentioned in my last message. The only time they were close was when the bg was around the normal range. For instance, I felt very low the other day. I checked it on the Voice, and it registered 58. This was with my sighted wife's assistance BTW. The way I felt, I know I was probably more like 38, and if I would have checked it on an Accuchek meter, I have no doubt that's the range it would have been in. I've been diabetic too long to not know when I am really low. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Dave, Even at 58 you are experiencing moderate hypoglycemia so why would you question it? You could have been still dropping. I get reactions like that. As for the readings, did you know that even A1C s do the same thing as you notice in the meter. An A1C of7.4 is usually an average sugar of 8 to 9. (144 to 162) The farther you get away from normal the greater the range gets so I wouldn't get too alarmed unless it's really eratic and you have already checked all the other possibilities. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 1:29 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Prodegy and accuracy Hi Ruth, I hear you, but I can only report what I have observed with both the original prodigy meter, and now the Voice. I think I've been using them for probably a year and a half, and if what I stated wasn't a consistent issue, I wouldn't have stated as much. I did a number of side by side tests between the Prodigy and the Voicemate early on, and time after time, the readings differed as I mentioned in my last message. The only time they were close was when the bg was around the normal range. For instance, I felt very low the other day. I checked it on the Voice, and it registered 58. This was with my sighted wife's assistance BTW. The way I felt, I know I was probably more like 38, and if I would have checked it on an Accuchek meter, I have no doubt that's the range it would have been in. I've been diabetic too long to not know when I am really low. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi Dave, Even at 58 you are experiencing moderate hypoglycemia so why would you question it? You could have been still dropping. I get reactions like that. As for the readings, did you know that even A1C s do the same thing as you notice in the meter. An A1C of7.4 is usually an average sugar of 8 to 9. (144 to 162) The farther you get away from normal the greater the range gets so I wouldn't get too alarmed unless it's really eratic and you have already checked all the other possibilities. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 1:29 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Prodegy and accuracy Hi Ruth, I hear you, but I can only report what I have observed with both the original prodigy meter, and now the Voice. I think I've been using them for probably a year and a half, and if what I stated wasn't a consistent issue, I wouldn't have stated as much. I did a number of side by side tests between the Prodigy and the Voicemate early on, and time after time, the readings differed as I mentioned in my last message. The only time they were close was when the bg was around the normal range. For instance, I felt very low the other day. I checked it on the Voice, and it registered 58. This was with my sighted wife's assistance BTW. The way I felt, I know I was probably more like 38, and if I would have checked it on an Accuchek meter, I have no doubt that's the range it would have been in. I've been diabetic too long to not know when I am really low. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi, Although it's a different meter, I have also had the same findings when comparing an Sensocard Plus against an accu Check Go. The further away from the norm, the less accurate the Sensocard became, higher readings were lower than they should be and lower readings were higher. I too have just learnt that this is an anomaly of this meter and compensate. Cheers, Brett. Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi, Although it's a different meter, I have also had the same findings when comparing an Sensocard Plus against an accu Check Go. The further away from the norm, the less accurate the Sensocard became, higher readings were lower than they should be and lower readings were higher. I too have just learnt that this is an anomaly of this meter and compensate. Cheers, Brett. Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hi, Although it's a different meter, I have also had the same findings when comparing an Sensocard Plus against an accu Check Go. The further away from the norm, the less accurate the Sensocard became, higher readings were lower than they should be and lower readings were higher. I too have just learnt that this is an anomaly of this meter and compensate. Cheers, Brett. Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 HI Ruth, For many years now, I don't experience symptoms until I am right around the 50 mg/dl mark. My low the other day was very symptomatic, including sweating and weakness. The symptoms I begin to feel around 50 are mild symptoms. No, the 58 on the Voice was definitely a lower reading than that. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi Dave, Be that as it may because each person is an individual and reacts differently, but the clinical practice guidelines for the lower range of hypoglycemia is4.0 or 72. When you you start getting beyond that you are getting into a different area of hypoglycemia which is called neuroglycepenia which is very serious and should be treated immediately. It sounds like your threshold where you are feeling symptoms of hypoglycemia is getting a little low and could be leading you towards no warning of impending hypoglycemia which can be very dangerous. You might want to talk to the doctor about this. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 4:41 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Prodegy and accuracy HI Ruth, For many years now, I don't experience symptoms until I am right around the 50 mg/dl mark. My low the other day was very symptomatic, including sweating and weakness. The symptoms I begin to feel around 50 are mild symptoms. No, the 58 on the Voice was definitely a lower reading than that. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi Dave, Be that as it may because each person is an individual and reacts differently, but the clinical practice guidelines for the lower range of hypoglycemia is4.0 or 72. When you you start getting beyond that you are getting into a different area of hypoglycemia which is called neuroglycepenia which is very serious and should be treated immediately. It sounds like your threshold where you are feeling symptoms of hypoglycemia is getting a little low and could be leading you towards no warning of impending hypoglycemia which can be very dangerous. You might want to talk to the doctor about this. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 4:41 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Prodegy and accuracy HI Ruth, For many years now, I don't experience symptoms until I am right around the 50 mg/dl mark. My low the other day was very symptomatic, including sweating and weakness. The symptoms I begin to feel around 50 are mild symptoms. No, the 58 on the Voice was definitely a lower reading than that. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi Dave, Be that as it may because each person is an individual and reacts differently, but the clinical practice guidelines for the lower range of hypoglycemia is4.0 or 72. When you you start getting beyond that you are getting into a different area of hypoglycemia which is called neuroglycepenia which is very serious and should be treated immediately. It sounds like your threshold where you are feeling symptoms of hypoglycemia is getting a little low and could be leading you towards no warning of impending hypoglycemia which can be very dangerous. You might want to talk to the doctor about this. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 4:41 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Prodegy and accuracy HI Ruth, For many years now, I don't experience symptoms until I am right around the 50 mg/dl mark. My low the other day was very symptomatic, including sweating and weakness. The symptoms I begin to feel around 50 are mild symptoms. No, the 58 on the Voice was definitely a lower reading than that. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Hi Ruth, You are right, and I had one very bad experience many years ago that I don't ever care to repeat. I have been getting symptomatic around 50 mg/dl for a very long time now. One thing I tend to do is delay in getting food in my system, because I tend to get engrossed in something. And, when that low comes along, well, it's a pain in the neck! Real good way to manage my diabetes right? In all seriousness, I do act like this sometimes, but I am really quite responsible 99% of the time, especially as I get older and understand the value of taking action. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Prodegy and accuracy Hello everyone! My name is Cherryl and I live in Western Canada. I am not diabetic, however, my boyfriend is and he is from the US. We are wondering, if anyone who lives in Canada is using a Protegy, and if so, have you been having trouble with erratic readings. We are also wondering if anyone has had problems if they can be caused by bad strips or a low battery? We look forward to your response. Thank you so much in advance. Cherryl and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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