blood tests

[jared]

Just curious...

How many times on an average do you test your sugar a day?
Also how many test strips does your endo prescribe to you a month?

I test 8-10 times a day and my doctor prescribes 300 a month... is this normal?

[lgvincent]

I test 5 to 8 times a day. I have a prescription for 150 strips a month. I would test more if I could get a prescription and I could afford to pay my part of it.

[HeatherP]

I get 200/month, and I test on average 8 times a day.

[ksa01]

I get 250/month and test 8-10 times per day.

[archimeech]

I test anywhere from 6-10 times a day. That and the mis-readings I get from this stupid Ultra-smart, and I'm glad my doctor prescribes 300/month for me.

[Cinnabon]

8-10 for me, My PCP prescribes 200 but they only cover the accucheck which I dislike VERY much, I need a referral for the Freestyle(my fav) and I pay for ]those, BIG $ :mad:

[jeggeman31]

I test 6-10 times a day and get 650 strips and 700 lancets for a 3 month time span

[nantomsuethom]

Thomas tests about 15 times a day. His endo prescribes 2,000 for 3 months.

[Amanda_Jo22]

I also test about 8-10 times/day. My prescription is for 900/3 months or 300 monthly.

[Clint]

I test 6+ times a day and I pay full price for my strips as my ins doesnt cover them.

[Eri's mom]

Eri tests 4 - 11 times per day...330 strips/month.(Accu-chek compact)

[DeusXM]

Varies - some days I don't bother with a single test, others I could be testing every hour. Usually about 8 tests a day though - my teststrips are free and I can have as many as I want a month.

[jared]

hey DeusXM whats up with the chanel 4 thing...is that NBC network?

[DeusXM]

No, it's an independent British TV channel.

[liz32]

I test about 6-8 times a day but with insurance I only pay 20 cents a strip so I test as much as I feel I need to.

[lgvincent]

I checked my blood sugar a few minutes ago even though I can't really afford it and it's a good thing I did. An hour and a half ago, it was 156 when I checked it because of a mild headache. It was 27 when I checked it last, even thought the symptoms are the same.

[soremom]

lg, I hope you are doing better. I just hate those low readings when you don't feel that bad. Usually after I test and see a low like that, then BAM I feel all the symptoms :eek:

I test 10+ times a day. I get 700 for 3 months. It was supposed to be 900 but the insurance sent 700. So far seems to be working well (I had extra to begin with).

Kim

[CarlyesHope]

Carlye tests only 4 occationally 5 times a day. We get 200 a month. Should we be testing more?

a witty note that can be inserted in LG's spot:
I love deadlines. I especially love the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.
- Douglas Adams, Author, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Or more suitable for LG;

If the minimum wasn't acceptable it wouldn't be called the minimum.
--George Muncaster (Air Force Wisdom)

[lgvincent]

Or more suitable for LG;

If the minimum wasn't acceptable it wouldn't be called the minimum.
--George Muncaster (Air Force Wisdom)

That is a good one for me. Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed (very often).

[Sparkle]

In a way I'm relieved that everyone else seems to be testing 5 - 10 times per day! My friend and I (T1's) thought we were going mad doing it! :whistling

I think it depends on what you're day holds etc but I test that amount too to try and get good control and avoid hypo's.

Like Deus, my strips are free and I get 200 a month or every 3 weeks whenever I put a prescription in. (I say free but obviously I pay NI !!).

[nantomsuethom]

Thomas tests more often in the afternoon and evening when he is most active (swimming, biking, skateboard.....). In the morning and up til after lunch he will test about 4 or 5 times.
He is still really sensitive to physical activity.

[Cookie]

You know, the last time I was at my clinic appointment, I was 'told off' for testing so much!!

I would say I test 7/8 times a day... I don't think that's obsessive.

And anyway, if it works for me, who are they to tell me how often to test?!

:mad:

[duck]

You know, the last time I was at my clinic appointment, I was 'told off' for testing so much!!

I would say I test 7/8 times a day... I don't think that's obsessive.

And anyway, if it works for me, who are they to tell me how often to test?!

:mad:

There is this ancient thinking that diabetics need to eat at 8AM, 12Noon and 6PM and have a snack before "bed". Also, we need to test before we eat. That's only four times a day. Also, take two shots a day.

This thinking has killed many diabetics. Testing is so critical to our well-being. I've said here I would probably kill if I had to kill to keep my pump, that I would not give it up for anything...but if someone came to me and said "hey duck, we have a new thing that can check your sugars all day long and it is not invasive and it is safe and accurate--but you have to give up your pump..." I would consider it. Knowledge is key.