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In reply to the discussion: Yup, not surprised [View all]
 

nadinbrzezinski

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14. True, true
Tue Jun 9, 2015, 04:38 PM
Jun 2015

they still sell the strips. I remember that was state of the art as well, at one point

I remember when I first brought a glucometer, one of those free ones that my sis got at a convention in the States for dietitians, to the ER. I got them a lot of strips, we got them donated. It was like a different universe for the doctors. Getting replacement strips became an all consuming adventure, but one worth engaging in.

It is amazing, how far technology and medicine has advanced.



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Yup, not surprised [View all] nadinbrzezinski May 2015 OP
I went on insulin Spirochete May 2015 #1
We are starting with the standard syringe and vial nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #4
I've only been using Spirochete May 2015 #5
I know, I know dad had pens nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #6
I had really good control for years TexasProgresive May 2015 #2
xactly nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #3
I've been on insulin since 2002. TexasTowelie May 2015 #7
Yeah, it is also a quality of life issue nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #8
Well doing this before and after each food nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #9
I know levels are better now. nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #10
I'm entering my 51st year on insulin IDemo Jun 2015 #11
I don't mind them nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #12
Peeing in a glass instead of a finger stick for BG checks IDemo Jun 2015 #13
True, true nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #14
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