Guest guest Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I have a ONE TOUCH ULTRA blood glucose monitor too. I've only had this one for a few months, and i really like it. In the UK, if you register your details you can receive free batteries and control solutions too. Sue (UK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 You wrote, " What do you recommend as to the best glucometers? I don't seem to have symptoms yet, but my husband's glucose is up, so I'd like to purchase one. " I am glad to see that you are not waiting until you have symptoms. I think I was misunderstood in one of my last posts, when I said, that in pre-Diabetes, there are no symptoms, only the results of lab testing. Does your husband have Diabetes? I have tried dozens of glucometers. When I have lost mine or left it somewhere, I have also picked up the least expensive one at Walmart, CVS, etc. for less than $20. My experience is that they are all within the same limits of quality control, giving the same readings when tested against my more expensive meters. So, unless you have a third party payer, I would just pick up anything to start checking my blood sugar. Of course, when it comes to the issue of money, it never really is the glucometer that keeps the cost high, it is the strips. They can run $1.00 each. This is an important consideration when you do get a Rx from a doctor and will be billing this through insurance or Medicare. It is important to have the doctor write the exact number of times you will be testing your blood on the Rx. This will dictate how many strips that will be covered. For instance, I check my blood 8 times a day. So, since I get my supplies through Liberty on a quarterly basis, I get a shipment of 705 test strips and 705 lancets every three months. Additionally, when you do have approval for glucose testing, you might want to evaluate the different options that are available on glucometers. My favorites vary depending on the options I am looking far. The one I use most is the Ultra Smart One Touch. Made by Lifescan, this glucometer allows you to enter information about your diabetes management plan into the 3000-record electronic logbook (meter memory): 1.Enter exercise amount and level. 2.Enter your diabetes pills, insulin types and dosages, and insulin pump information. 3.Enter food information for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack. 4.Enter carbohydrates, fats, proteins, & Calories. 5.Comment on your overall health Stress; Feel Hypo; Illness; Menses; Vacation; and Other. 6.Health checks allow you to enter the following health information: 7.Ketones, HbA1C, Microalbumin, Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, & Triglycerides. 8.Blood Pressure, Eye Exam, Foot Exam, Weight/Height, & Dr. Visit Visit: http://www.lifescan.com/products/meters/ultrasmart/ The only absolutely insane ability it has is to enter the amount of alcohol consumed???? I am shocked that they would even advocate any what so ever, since it has so many health risks, particularly for diabetics??? One additional note Re: purchasing a glucometer: You can almost always get them on sale or with a complete/partial rebate. If you fill in the questionair cards that come with them and agree to participate in surveys, you can almost receive a new glucometer several times a year, just for agreeing to use it and give feedback! Karyn E. , RN Executive Director, PAI http://www.pancassociation.org Pancreatitis Association International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 , my glucometer is a OneTouch UltraSmart. I love the machine and recommend it to anyone. It allows you to either prick your finger or your forearm. It puts all your tests into a graph format if you choose to see it that way to make it easier to see trends. It also can record meal information such as calories, fat content, etc and also your insulin intake information. It's not just a glucometer to record bloodsugars, but also a tool on how to manage your diabetes or pre-diabetes. It's made by lifescan. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed physician or health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I am also curious, as Ellen is, as to what kind of machines are out there and which is the best. I will need one after the total so if anybody has any suggestions on the type or maker that would be great. I really dont know what to expect after the total. What kind of enzymes if any will I need as well. Guess they will instruct me on all that as needed. Still have long time to prepare. I am supposed to have a great deal of immunizations as well, and I dont understand the need for that either. Guess there are alot of things I dont know. I hope you all are feeling well and having a lovely monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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