Re: Introduction and a Question

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Hi ,

Welcome to the list; it will be good to have you with us.

I used count-a-dose for many years, but then put it aside and switched to pens.

As a type 1 diabetic I take several shots each day, and to me the pens are worth

the cost.

Once you actually get the count-a-dose in your hand you will find that it is not

difficult at all to use. If you have never used syringes before then you may

find that they are more cumbersome to use and that the needles may not be quite

as thin as the pen needles. When I was using count-a-dose I had to be careful

that my insurance company or my mail order pharmacy didn't slip me any generic

syringes. The count-a-dose only worked with genuine B D syringes.

Mark

Introduction and a Question

Hi,

My name is Sandy. I was born blind, and I have been a type II diabetic for

about 7 years. I have been using Novolin insulin pens, but as I am sure many of

you know, they are not being made anymore. I had quite a stock pile of them. I

am finally running out, and I must now learn to use the count-a-dose. I have

only read the description and instructions. I am getting a lesson and to

actually see it on Thursday. It sounds complicated. Is anyone using it? Does

anyone have advice or opinions? The brand name pens just are so expensive. Any

thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. I'm apprehensive about making this

change.

Sandy