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05-18-2007, 11:57 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,610
| | | OneTouch Ultraeasy?
Has anyone used the OneTouch UltraEasy?
I've just sent off for one for a free upgrade for my Ultra.
What's the lancing device like with this meter?
Thanks 
__________________ Stu 
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2%  | 15/12/2006 - 6.0% | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5%  | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - LifeScan OneTouch Ultra smart  Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
05-18-2007, 12:09 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,369
| | | First of all...why the heck can't the American name be the same as every other country? That is the same as the UltraMini in the US.
I am still awaiting my free one but the biggest downfall I see is it can't connect to a computer.
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●Blue Ash, Ohio Police Dispatcher
●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
●Animas pumper since December of 2002
~IR 1000 (Dec. 2002-Jan. 2005)
~IR 1200 (Jan. 2005 - ?)
●LifeScan OneTouch UltraSmart Diabetes is an Art, NOT a Science. You must master the control by skills and not by knowledge alone. |
05-18-2007, 12:32 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chepstow, Wales, UK. Currently on location in India.
Posts: 155
| | | The lancing device is ****, it is just like throwing a javelin at your finger tip
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Diagnosed June 10 2005. Type 1
A1C Feb 6.3 2008
A1C Nov 6.1
A1C Aug 6.1
A1C May 6.0
A1C Mar 6.0 2007
A1C Dec 6.3
A1C Sep 6.0
A1C Jun 6.1 2006
Changed from Lantus to Levemir split dose 4 units night/13units morning
NovaRapid 3x/day,0.5unit, 2-3.5units, 3-4.5units
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05-18-2007, 03:24 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,574
| | I personally like and use the lancing device that came with my mini (even tho I dont us the mini! LOL)
Here's a couple pics for ya Stuey!  
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
•••
[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08 
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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05-18-2007, 05:36 PM
|  | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 41
| | | I got my free one (along with another ultra 2) in today and my statement on it would be what's the point? I know it's supposed to be the smaller size but when it's in it's carrying case placed beside the ultra 2 they are about the same thickness, it's not as wide but it's longer so to me you are gaining very little if anything size wise comparing both in their pouch. I'm not saying it won't appeal to everyone, especially if they don't plan on uploading to a computer, but I personally don't see much point to it in my case. |
05-19-2007, 04:40 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,610
| | | see im looking to perhaps have it just in my pocket with a lancing device and some strips. Im gettin a little bit sick of carrying two cases around with me, one for my inuslin pens and one for my ultrasmart.
I dont test as much as i used to now,and dont upload to the computer any more... have a laptop now and haven't really missed the uploading so i guess i dont really need it.
I currently use the accucheck lancet which i really like.
__________________ Stu
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2% | 15/12/2006 - 6.0% | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5% | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - LifeScan OneTouch Ultra smart Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
05-19-2007, 11:36 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK
Posts: 854
| | | If you go look at the life scan web site details of all meters are on there.
Looking at the details for the Ultra easy makes me think it is more of a down grade.
Only holds 50 test results!
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Sue
Pumping using bovine insulin. (Pump kindly donated by Solox)
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05-19-2007, 11:43 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,369
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by SueM  If you go look at the life scan web site details of all meters are on there.
Looking at the details for the Ultra easy makes me think it is more of a down grade.
Only holds 50 test results! | But the idea is you can easily stick it in your pocket. However....
Why nobody has created a meter with a lancet and strip holder in it is what I want to know. Something like the "disc" idea for strips but then add on the side a lancet.
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●Blue Ash, Ohio Police Dispatcher
●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
●Animas pumper since December of 2002
~IR 1000 (Dec. 2002-Jan. 2005)
~IR 1200 (Jan. 2005 - ?)
●LifeScan OneTouch UltraSmart Diabetes is an Art, NOT a Science. You must master the control by skills and not by knowledge alone. |
05-19-2007, 12:29 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,816
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg But the idea is you can easily stick it in your pocket. However....
Why nobody has created a meter with a lancet and strip holder in it is what I want to know. Something like the "disc" idea for strips but then add on the side a lancet. | Isn't that what the Accu-chek un-Compact Plus is suppose to be? My first meter was a Dex and it was a similar set up, and I hated that thing. |
05-19-2007, 12:34 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,421
| | | I use the Flash and love it because of its small size. I agree with Stu that is sort of silly for them to come up with smaller and smaller devices, only to put them in the same large case. I would also LOVE a case in something besides black. If you ever have seen inside a woman's purse you would understand how it gets lost in the "black hole". Why can't they make the cases in red or yellow or bright green? |
05-19-2007, 06:11 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,369
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Originally Posted by Funnygrl Isn't that what the Accu-chek un-Compact Plus is suppose to be? My first meter was a Dex and it was a similar set up, and I hated that thing. | Yeah, but like I said, small. And there's no reason the actual meter can't have the lancet device built in. So turn it upside down and there's a lancet built into the top. I'm picturing around the size of the UltraSmart all in one and maybe hold 10 strips. Have a slight loading chamber to push strips forward similar to that of a gun. Maybe I just envision too much, lol.
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●Blue Ash, Ohio Police Dispatcher
●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
●Animas pumper since December of 2002
~IR 1000 (Dec. 2002-Jan. 2005)
~IR 1200 (Jan. 2005 - ?)
●LifeScan OneTouch UltraSmart Diabetes is an Art, NOT a Science. You must master the control by skills and not by knowledge alone. |
05-19-2007, 09:28 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,574
| | That's the problem with these products, they arent' designed by DIABETICS!!! 
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
•••
[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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05-19-2007, 09:53 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 41
| | | You got that right. |
05-20-2007, 04:21 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,610
| | | the iTest 3 is about the size of an insulin pen, and is a meter, lancet, can't remember if it holds strips as well... but it's definatly a step in the right direction.
As for the down grade... there's no harm in downgrading if you're not losing functionality that you USE. i dont use any of the extra functionality that my ultrasmart has anymore... i litterally test and read, that's all im interested in. That and being able to just put it in my pocket instead of carrying about that lumpy case.
__________________ Stu
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2% | 15/12/2006 - 6.0% | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5% | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - LifeScan OneTouch Ultra smart Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
05-20-2007, 04:26 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth UK
Posts: 1,610
| | yeh... here... iTest
I would love to try that iTest 3!!
__________________ Stu
Type 1 Since - 24/7/2006 HbA1c
13/10/2006 - 7.2% | 15/12/2006 - 6.0% | 29/06/2007 - 7.1% | 02/11/2007 - 7.8% | 29/02/2008 - 6.5% | 07/08/2008 - 6.8
Insulin - Levemir and NovoRapid | Meter - LifeScan OneTouch Ultra smart Pasta is a gift that just keeps giving... |
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