Just received my new Lasette Plus

[nonnymouse]

from Cell Robotics Cell Robotics (http://www,cellrobotics.com). I've only tried it once, but I really like it. It made getting
a sample from my finger to test my blood painless.

The Lasette Plus shoots a small laser beam into your fingertip (it says to shoot halfway between the middle of the pad and the
side of the fingernail). It is easy and quick to use, and I didn't
feel anything but a puff of air.

You need a doctor's prescription to order one, and some health
insurances will pay for it. Very good for someone who has an
aversion to sticking themselves with a needle, or who tests frequently and doesn't want to keep sticking themselves.

[ScottWagner]

Wow, sounds great! Keep us posted on how you are geting along with it!

[am1977]

If I am understanding this correctly, this is just a kind of glcose meter? It' s not something used to deliver insulin, right? I guess since you posted under monitoring, that I just answered my question :p

[Teresa]

sounds great!! any chance u can post the link again cos it aint working...

[nonnymouse]

Hi! Sorry about the link not working. It's www.cellrobotics.com

The Lasette is not a glucose meter, but just like the instrument
you use to puncture a small hole in your finger to get the blood to use on the test strip. You still need the test strips and your meter to use with it.

[Shalyndria]

Hey Susan, great to see you again! :)

This sounds like a great instrument! Good find! Do your fingers heal faster when you use this, and how large of a puncture does it make?
Somehow I just couldn't see that sucker fitting in my teeny tiny purse... :rolleyes:

Shy

[Littlebit63_99]

I think I have to get one of those!!!!!!

[HeatherP]

$495? You gotta be kidding me. Sticking my fingers isn't that big a deal. I think I'll wait 'til the price comes down.

HeatherP

[nonnymouse]

Do you have insurance, Heather? Many of them will pay for it.

It has 8 settings, along with 1/2 settings, so there are 16 settings for how large of a puncture you want. They suggest the higher numbers for skin that is thick or calloused, and lower for thin or uncalloused skin. I've just been using it for a day, but so far the skin does seem to heal more quickly.

[Teresa]

Heather that was my reaction when i saw the cost - no way would i get that on the NHS! LOL

[am1977]

Yeah, I'll probably stick to my regular Lancet device that came with my monitor, but thanks for sharing this, Nonny. Testing isn't that big of a deal for me, I guess I'm used to it, it's actually the injections I hate :mad:

[lgvincent]

Knowing me, I'd accidently aim it at a mirror and saw my head off (not that that would be a bad thing).

[BeadieJay]

I just looked at the site, and it says "Squeeze your finger to get the blood drop" I've had a question about this for ages, some say squeeze, some say don't....just thought I'd mention it!!

I hope something like this gets over to the UK - I'd love to have a virtually painless way of testing.

[rzrbks]

Just received my new Lasette Plus

So:

1. If it is Lasette, does this mean that it is

A. a Female Device, or
B. a device just for females


And I'm NOT even gonna ask about the + part



{{sometimes, I just amaze myself:cool: }}

[nonnymouse]

rzbks: Lazette means "little laser" :)

[zookeeper671]

Must be male, then. :whistling

[rzrbks]

zookeeper671

Must be male, then. :whistling


Angie was a Zookeeper Diabetic
Who refused to become Peripatetic
Her friends felt dismayed,
Her Dr. betrayed.
But her BoyFriend just said, "That's the way of it."

[rzrbks]

To those few who don't know,



Main Entry: 1peri·pa·tet·ic
Pronunciation: "per-&-p&-'te-tik
Function: noun
1 capitalized : a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism


It's the only thing I could rhyme with Diabetic on short notice.

[zookeeper671]

lol, rzr :D

[rzrbks]

zookeeper671 lol, rzr ;)

Whew, was afraid it might be taken the wrong way.:D

[zookeeper671]

Not at all! lol (But it needed a tomato.) :D

[rzrbks]

zookeeper671

Not at all! lol (But it needed a tomato.) :D

Ooohh, yes please. 1 cup has only 5 Carbs. rzrbks, loves tomatoes. They Fill up belly and don't have to jab much.