diabetes issues

[fabricdragon]

not flocked, so please keep any comments "public polite

Comments

[freyas_fire]

Some links to keep on hand in case you need them....

http://free-glucose-meter.com/diabetes-store-glucose-meters.html
http://www.diabeticsuppliesinc.com/diabeticsupplies/13-thelatestbloodsugartester.html
http://www.americandiabeteswholesale.com/

Ask your pharmacist if they have any coupons for free meters and strips. Doesn't hurt to have more than one back up....

[the_celestia]

Go to your pharmacy and ask about free meters. I work part time in a pharmacy and I know we are allotted a certain number of meters to give out free (generally only done for existing clients who regularly purchase their meds through us). It is worth asking.

We're often brought malfunctioning meters, usually a new battery(ies) and a calibration test (the liquid you are talking about) is all that is necessary, but we still strongly suggest that patients go get a reading at their Dr.'s office and then do one right there with their personal meter. I've never heard of a Dr.s office that wouldn't do a walk-in blood sugar test(!) and I come from a long line of diabetics...

[fabricdragon]

i dont think wayne explained the issue to them.
but the doctors here are terrible, so maybe he did.

the local CVS has said they dont have any test liquid or ability to test meters....... i plan on calling a few other pharmacies

[tarsa]

Also call the company of the meter and explain the problem. They will rush out a bottle of fluid to you.

[nancylebov]

Have you checked online about the model or models of meters you've got? Other people may have had the same problem.

[ravenskye8]

Change the batteries on both meters.

My friend's meter will start giving inaccurate readings when the batteries are low before the meter ever shows the "battery low" icon.

I have no idea why any meter should be allowed to have that kind of "feature", but I'm told it's common in meters that are more than a few years old.

[fabricdragon]

i will suggest it to him.. but one meter is less than a couple months old... so maybe its accurate???

[sihaya09]

My husband has to change his batteries once every other month or so!

[noxcat]

He really should be using one meter. sonce most will give you a 14 and 30 dau average he can track himself.

My meter's test solution expired every 90 days. I try to use it at least once every 90 days. :)

ANd I can get a free meter from my endocrinologist. Or from the online pharmacy I order my supplies from.