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03-23-2008, 04:02 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crestline, CA.
Posts: 175
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Originally Posted by mho357  So which one did you sign up for and why?
My daily meter is an Aviva.
I can't decide whether to get theLite or try the Freedom.
Does anyone know what the differences are?
Mark | I chose the "Lite" one, reason: Don't laugh, but it was the word "lite", it must, I mean MUST refer to something good, right? I'm diabetic, lite is good, no? 
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In the immortal words of Socrates - "I drank what???"
A1c: 12/07 12.3
03/08 8.3
06/08 5.6
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03-27-2008, 05:01 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,083
| | | I just went to Walgreens and they had the Lite on sale for $30 with a $40 mail in rebate... too bad you have to include the receipt or I would have made $20 buying 2 of them. :P
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Animas IR1250 1/06 - 8/07
Guardian RT since 3/07
Animas 2020 since 8/07
A1c 5.4 1/08
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04-10-2008, 03:40 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So Cal
Posts: 31
| | | Sorry for such a long first post, but I hope some of you can get 100 freebies
I didn't see this mentioned so I thought I would post it. I wasn't a member, but saw this on thread on a google search. I was looking for coupons for free strips when I clicked my way to a ebay site. A lady was offering information on 100 free strips from Abbott for the lite. I had already filled out the offer for the free unit and had a reply email stating it was being filled. I then figured out if she could find the site and was selling the info, I could find it also. I've been told I'm a pretty good googler. Anyway, I found the site at https://www.freestyleliteprogram.com/adfree/
You do have to register and as I've seen here, if your from CA you will have to send in the release form. How it works. There is a survey that has maybe a dozen questions and when you finish it they send you 50 strips for the lite. I received mine 2 days after completing the survey from fed ex. You then wait 3 weeks for the second survey. Today, I did the second half of the survey and it was about 15 questions and took all of 5 minutes. The questions are 1-9 best to worst, so it really took less than that. At the end of the survey it stated my next 50 strips would be sent. I haven't even gotten the lite unit yet, but I have 2 freestyles [a regular and a flash] so I figured I could answer the questions. I knew the coding number was no longer an issue with the lite. If you fill out the second survey, don't say no to using it yet. It will tell you to come back after you use it. I just relogged in and answered yes and it let me continue. I hope the site still works for you and I didn't feel this info should be sold on ebay. We get charged enough for strips. Sorry for some of you, luckily I only test twice a day.  |
04-10-2008, 07:19 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cicero, IL
Posts: 154
| | | Thanks for the info on the free strips. I am still using my flash, but have received the free lite. It is a nice unit, but the ten free strips it came went went fast and I won't seem my Dr. until June to get him to change my script.
Again, thank you for the info.
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I didn't even know they were Catholic!
Diagnosed type 2 on 11-11-06. Wgt 251, A1C 6.1
Taking metformin 500X2.
Currently 173 lbs, A1C 5.6, cholesterol 160, LDL 95,HDL
53, triglycerides 37. BP 110/70
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04-10-2008, 07:45 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coral Springs
Posts: 18
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Originally Posted by RandallFlagg I didn't see this mentioned so I thought I would post it. I wasn't a member, but saw this on thread on a google search. I was looking for coupons for free strips when I clicked my way to a ebay site. A lady was offering information on 100 free strips from Abbott for the lite. I had already filled out the offer for the free unit and had a reply email stating it was being filled. I then figured out if she could find the site and was selling the info, I could find it also. I've been told I'm a pretty good googler. Anyway, I found the site at https://www.freestyleliteprogram.com/adfree/
You do have to register and as I've seen here, if your from CA you will have to send in the release form. How it works. There is a survey that has maybe a dozen questions and when you finish it they send you 50 strips for the lite. I received mine 2 days after completing the survey from fed ex. You then wait 3 weeks for the second survey. Today, I did the second half of the survey and it was about 15 questions and took all of 5 minutes. The questions are 1-9 best to worst, so it really took less than that. At the end of the survey it stated my next 50 strips would be sent. I haven't even gotten the lite unit yet, but I have 2 freestyles [a regular and a flash] so I figured I could answer the questions. I knew the coding number was no longer an issue with the lite. If you fill out the second survey, don't say no to using it yet. It will tell you to come back after you use it. I just relogged in and answered yes and it let me continue. I hope the site still works for you and I didn't feel this info should be sold on ebay. We get charged enough for strips. Sorry for some of you, luckily I only test twice a day. | Great info! Thanks! |
04-11-2008, 08:39 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 219
| | | The site worked for me yesterday. I still have my Lite so I can use the strips. I have insurance, but I have to pay out of pocket for prescriptions and then get I reimbursed for 80% after a $200.00 deductible. This will keep me from having to pay for about 1 month since I test 2-3 times per day. More often when I'm feeling hypo or hyper or when I drive a lot. I also entered the web site in my favorites and e-mailed a copy to my daughter-in-law. She has no insurance and can definitely use the strips. She is T1 and on the pump.
I think you can also still order the meter if you google free style lite. I saw it a few days ago. Good luck everyone.
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04-17-2008, 07:59 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 219
| | | Got my 1st strips today. Hope everyone else had enrolled.
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04-17-2008, 08:45 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 663
| | | I got my first 50 strips too. I like the no coding and the light. |
04-17-2008, 08:58 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,004
| | | I got two new Freestyle Lites. Eventually, I will switch over to this meter after I use up the tons of Flash strips I have left. I actually have a few meters that I got free still in the original box (If anyone needs one). I can't use all these meters.
__________________  Nancy Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular. diagnosed type 1 October 1986
currently using Medtronic MiniMed
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04-21-2008, 08:19 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,083
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Originally Posted by notme I got two new Freestyle Lites. Eventually, I will switch over to this meter after I use up the tons of Flash strips I have left. I actually have a few meters that I got free still in the original box (If anyone needs one). I can't use all these meters. | The Freedom Lite works with both types of strips.
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Animas IR1250 1/06 - 8/07
Guardian RT since 3/07
Animas 2020 since 8/07
A1c 5.4 1/08
"Computers are like air conditioners: they aren't effective if you open windows."
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04-21-2008, 08:29 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MIdwest, USA
Posts: 1,067
| | | someone-- When using a Freestyle strip in a Freestyle Lite, does it then recognize the need to ask for the control calibration number?
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04-21-2008, 08:41 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 663
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Originally Posted by someone The Freedom Lite works with both types of strips. |
When I spoke with customer service and they said that the regular strips to not work with the Lite or Freesom Lite,only with the Flash or Freedom and the Lite strips only work with the Lite and Freedom Lite.
From the Abbott website FreeStyle® Test Strip Compatibility Matrix |
04-22-2008, 04:42 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 115
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Originally Posted by RandallFlagg | Thanks for the link. 
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04-24-2008, 09:11 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,083
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Originally Posted by palefacegirl03 When I spoke with customer service and they said that the regular strips to not work with the Lite or Freesom Lite,only with the Flash or Freedom and the Lite strips only work with the Lite and Freedom Lite.
From the Abbott website FreeStyle® Test Strip Compatibility Matrix | Well they sent me a freedom lite with the old strips. I haven't tried the strips though.
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Animas IR1250 1/06 - 8/07
Guardian RT since 3/07
Animas 2020 since 8/07
A1c 5.4 1/08
"Computers are like air conditioners: they aren't effective if you open windows."
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04-24-2008, 09:16 PM
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Posts: 5,445
| | | A freestyle strip in a lite meter won't turn on the meter. Nothing happens. Same vice versa. |
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