Guest guest Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 There is not a talking version of this available. Re: I'm Back, revisited FreeStyle won't work with Accu-Check as it's a different system. The principle is the same, you prick your finger or your forearm but the pinprick doesn't have to go as deep as with the Accu-Check since the system only requires a very very small amount of blood which absorbs into the side of the test strip. I have been using this now for a couple of weeks and have not developed any purple marks from the pinpricking. In fact, I use a lot less pressure than with the Accu-Chek, I set mine to 2 instead of the usual 3, and it works fine without too much blood coming out of my finger. You don't want a big amount coming out, that would saturate the test strip too much. I got used to it pretty quickly, too. The big caveat is that I don't know how a totally blind person can use the machine, and I don't know if there's a talking version of FreeStyle. Mine's got big numbers on it which helps me. As for taking the sample, you could do that without sight with a little orientation but you really have to know where that little tiny blood sample is and you have to get the test strip right up to it so the blood touches either side, not the middle. It might be tricky but it could probably be done with the right training. Hope this helps. Bill Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hey! Punctures aren't bad with the Accu-Chek and insulin injections aren't that bad, either. I think it's counterproductive to use glucose measurement devices or the possibility of insulin injections as a threat! That way lies noncompliance. Mike Re: I'm Back, revisited > Hey Harry, > > I'd be glad to be the poster kid for oral meds. I'm determined to fight to > keep from having to give myself shots as long as possible. And actually > with > the FreeStyle, the need punctures aren't bad at all, MUCH less painful > than > when I was using the Accu-Crap Advantage. > > Bill Powers > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hey! Punctures aren't bad with the Accu-Chek and insulin injections aren't that bad, either. I think it's counterproductive to use glucose measurement devices or the possibility of insulin injections as a threat! That way lies noncompliance. Mike Re: I'm Back, revisited > Hey Harry, > > I'd be glad to be the poster kid for oral meds. I'm determined to fight to > keep from having to give myself shots as long as possible. And actually > with > the FreeStyle, the need punctures aren't bad at all, MUCH less painful > than > when I was using the Accu-Crap Advantage. > > Bill Powers > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 When it pays, i.e., never. Mike Re: I'm Back, revisited > No, dang it. I wish it did, then it would be better suited for a totally > blind user. When will these companies give more access for blind people > anyway? > > Bill Powers > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I almost prefer that it sting a bit. that way, I know I'll get some blood. But I don't think it hurts much. Mike Re: I'm Back, revisited > Harry, > > Oh yeah, I still hate sticking my finger, but at least with the FreeStyle > it > doesn't hurt as much so my fingers heal up faster. > > Bill Powers > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I almost prefer that it sting a bit. that way, I know I'll get some blood. But I don't think it hurts much. Mike Re: I'm Back, revisited > Harry, > > Oh yeah, I still hate sticking my finger, but at least with the FreeStyle > it > doesn't hurt as much so my fingers heal up faster. > > Bill Powers > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Jen, Good to have you back. Curious to know how the job hunting is going. Best wishes, Cheryl. Re: I'm Back, revisited >> >> >>> Hey Harry, >>> >>> I'd be glad to be the poster kid for oral meds. I'm determined to fight >>> to >>> keep from having to give myself shots as long as possible. And actually >> with >>> the FreeStyle, the need punctures aren't bad at all, MUCH less painful >> than >>> when I was using the Accu-Crap Advantage. >>> >>> Bill Powers >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Mike, Well it does sting some, just not a whole lot. Just enough for you to know you're drawing blood. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Hi Cheryl, I'm actually not job hunting anymore. *smile* I graduated with my BA this past October, and to my surprise got accepted into the teacher education program which I applied to. This really caught me off-guard because I'd heard that most people have to apply more than once before they're accepted, so I was ready to take a semester or two off to work and then reapply (especially since my acceptance was delayed by about two months because they had more applicants than spots available) ... but things change quickly! I'm now into the second week of the program and it's very intense, classes and practicums every day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. plus an hour or more of travel time each way for me, plus homework, but I am loving it and am so excited about getting into an actual elementary school classroom in a few weeks! I hope you and your family are doing well and are having an enjoyable start to the new year! Jen Re: I'm Back, revisited > Jen, > > Good to have you back. > Curious to know how the job hunting is going. > > Best wishes, > > Cheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Dear Bill, Yes, your answer helped. Thanks for taking time to explain it so thoroughly. I'll wait until the free style learns to talk, but meanwhile, I'm glad to know their are other, more comfortable, alternatives available. Always With Love, Lissi Re: I'm Back, revisited FreeStyle won't work with Accu-Check as it's a different system. The principle is the same, you prick your finger or your forearm but the pinprick doesn't have to go as deep as with the Accu-Check since the system only requires a very very small amount of blood which absorbs into the side of the test strip. I have been using this now for a couple of weeks and have not developed any purple marks from the pinpricking. In fact, I use a lot less pressure than with the Accu-Chek, I set mine to 2 instead of the usual 3, and it works fine without too much blood coming out of my finger. You don't want a big amount coming out, that would saturate the test strip too much. I got used to it pretty quickly, too. The big caveat is that I don't know how a totally blind person can use the machine, and I don't know if there's a talking version of FreeStyle. Mine's got big numbers on it which helps me. As for taking the sample, you could do that without sight with a little orientation but you really have to know where that little tiny blood sample is and you have to get the test strip right up to it so the blood touches either side, not the middle. It might be tricky but it could probably be done with the right training. Hope this helps. Bill Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 Dear Jen, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! What fantastic news! I'm absolutely thrilled for you! This is going to be a huge year for you. How long is the programme? My family and I are all doing well. has recently changed his insulin regime so that he is now taking novo rapid with meals and protafane at 9:30 PM. This change has had a positive effect on his hba1c, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. He and our daughter are currently attending a youth camp so my husband and I have had a lovely peaceful couple of days. I hope you remain as excited about your studies as you obviously are now, All the very best, Cheryl. Re: I'm Back, revisited > > >> Jen, >> >> Good to have you back. >> Curious to know how the job hunting is going. >> >> Best wishes, >> >> Cheryl. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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