Re: blood glucose monitors/monitoring

[Guest guest]

I tried the Breeze, but it was consistently 20-30 points higher than the

bgs at the doctor's office, so switched to the Precision Xtra, which is

right on with the dr's, but the strips are so expensive that I'm going

to WalMart and Walgreens next to see how those work.

CarolR

blazr_1992 wrote:

> What kind of blood glucose monitor does everyone use?

> How often/when do you test?

>

> Mine is the Ascencia Breeze monitor; have one for home,

[Guest guest]

I use the One Touch Ultra and I test about 13 times a day -- when I get

up, before, one a nd t wo hours affter all meals, before and after

exercise and at bedtime. I can afford to do this because I have

excellent insurance that covers 90% of strips cost. I may never be able

to afford to retire though.

Vicki, LADA type 1 diagnosed 1997, UL and Humalog insulin and lotsa

testing, no complications.

Re: blood glucose monitors/monitoring

> i use the one touch ultra smart. i test anywhere from 8 to 16 times a

day.

>

> new meds...went to lantus once a day...been sick etc. using humalog

for meals as needed too.

>

> jodi

>

>

> What kind of blood glucose monitor does everyone use?

> How often/when do you test?

>

> Mine is the Ascencia Breeze monitor; have one for home, one for when

I'm away from home (got both free).

> I test before breakfast, 2 hours after breakfast, and before dinner.

>

> While recently ill with the flu, I tested every four hours while

awake.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Type 2 dx Oct. 2003

> diet and exercise

> wt loss: 18 pounds since dx

> goal to lose another 20 by summer

> no meds at this time

[Guest guest]

i use the lifescan ultra...test two to four times a day. some folks would

think i was freaky to do it 'so much' when i have been doing pretty well on

my test results...but i find i eat better when i am reminded of where i

should be, and when the numbers are good i feel better too knowing my a1c

will be good down the liine...and so far it has been within normal most of

the time.

Tam

diagnosed type 2 11/2002

[Guest guest]

What kind of blood glucose monitor does everyone use?

How often/when do you test?

I use the Precision Q.I.D by medisense. It's the only kind I've ever

used...when it wears out, the company sends me a new one. I guess they make

their money on the strips. It seems pretty accurate, and it's small and

easy to use, so I've stuck with it. I test at least 8 times a day... in the

morning, before and after each meal, and before I take my insulin shot in

the evening.

Sandy