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10-21-2008, 07:04 PM
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| | | You can call the meter companies and ask why their meter is better than the others and they will send you a freebie...
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Pumping since Jan 4 2007
A1C: 7.0 on 7/28/08  |
10-21-2008, 08:29 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,023
| | | I called Accu Chek and asked about trying out the AccuChek Compact Plus, they are sending me one. I then called back and got my niece one sent out and also my cousin. |
10-27-2008, 07:18 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,143
| | I haven't had much luck getting free meters lately. The last couple I have ordered from Diabetic Supplies Online - Diabetes Testing Supplies - American Diabetes Wholesale. $18 for a freestyle lite seems reasonable to me.
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Dexcom Seven Plus since 6/09
Animas 2020 since 8/07
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10-27-2008, 08:46 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,023
| | | Between me , my neice and my cousin , we have got in the last few weeks, me 2 purple and 1 green contour, 1 nova max link and free softwear to load in to the computer, 1 accuchek compact plus with a total of 68 strips. I green One Touch mini and two of the breeze 2 meteres, (I just donated some of my excess of meters to Ipump, along with lancets and control solutions. My niece has recvd 1 puprle mini, one purple contour and the accu check compact plus.
I think my cousin has just recvd the contact plus.
His insurance is giving him hasals covering strips, so my niece and I gave him all the compact meters and the strips.
He only test twice a day so that will help him out alot, hopefully he can get the insurance coverage straightened out. |
10-27-2008, 08:49 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,023
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Originally Posted by someone  |
Someone,
I have a Freestyle Lite or Freedom lite, I used it with the 10 sample strips. Since I have no other strips for it, it has went in my collection box. If you would like it, I can send it to you.
Just send me a PM. |
10-29-2008, 08:36 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 1,143
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Originally Posted by palefacegirl03 Someone,
I have a Freestyle Lite or Freedom lite, I used it with the 10 sample strips. Since I have no other strips for it, it has went in my collection box. If you would like it, I can send it to you.
Just send me a PM. | I already ordered a couple. I just wanted to throw that link out there since they sell the meters for much less than stores ($18 compared to $70).
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10-31-2008, 09:54 PM
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I am a: Pre-Diabetic | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO
Posts: 1,222
| | | I got my Accuchek Aviva in the mail on Tuesday, which was really good because I left my Freestyle in my service fraternity meeting. I love the multiclix, I can't even feel it! The meter is easy enough to use and the strip takes the blood easier than my Freestyle Lite, but you only have five seconds to add more blood. I had to use three strips just to do one test. This is definitely going to be a back up meter only. I don't think I'll even buy strips for it.
I'm glad they sent it to me for free instead of me having to buy it to decide it's not for me.
Now, if my Ultra Mini in purple will get here, I'll be a happy camper. I plan to always keep it in my purse and use it as a back up meter if I forget my Freestyle, which happens more than it should.
For those who ordered the Ultra Mini on line, how long did it take? Both my Freestyle Lite and Accuchek Aviva came in two business days. It's been a few weeks since ordering the Ultra Touch Mini.
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Pre-D Sept. 2008 BS Range (45-280)
Diet and Exercise One Touch Ultra Smart named Alice (Thanks PaleFaceGirl!)
A1C: 5.7 |
11-01-2008, 07:11 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 79
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Originally Posted by someone I already ordered a couple. I just wanted to throw that link out there since they sell the meters for much less than stores ($18 compared to $70). | Just FYI: my local CVS (in Timonium, MD) currently has a deal for FreeStyle Lite (and several other) monitors -- they're free after mail-in rebate. This doesn't seem to be a nationwide campaign, because their website doesn't mention it. But it's a good way to get a free meter if they're running this promo in your area. (Of course, the strips still aren't free...)
Disclaimer: I have no affiliation to CVS, other than getting some meds there. I'm just passing info along. |
11-02-2008, 09:22 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego
Posts: 16
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Originally Posted by LoDeSp Just FYI: my local CVS (in Timonium, MD) currently has a deal for FreeStyle Lite (and several other) monitors -- they're free after mail-in rebate. This doesn't seem to be a nationwide campaign, because their website doesn't mention it. But it's a good way to get a free meter if they're running this promo in your area. (Of course, the strips still aren't free...)
Disclaimer: I have no affiliation to CVS, other than getting some meds there. I'm just passing info along. | This deal is in CVS' current weekly Ad circular in California. Actually, CVS are currently offerring similar deals on the NovaMax, Accu Chek Aviva, and Bayer Contour as well. All of these meters are on sale for between $9.99 and $29.99, with either Extra Bucks back or a Manufacturer's Rebate for the entire purchase price (other than sales tax).
My problem with the Freestyle Lite is that the Freestyle Lite Test Strips, along with OneTouch Ultra, are the most expensive of any brands outside of insurance coverage,  |
11-05-2008, 07:23 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 19
| | You can still get a free meter from the https://onetouch.orderpoints.com/ website. Basically if you put in that your insurance is 'Mutual of Omaha' and then select one of the meters in the box asking which meter you use currently, then you can pretty much have your pick of any of the meters that they offer. Select the meter you want on the 2nd page and then put in your information on the 3rd page and mine was sent 2 days after I filled out the website. They do not actually contact the insurance company to verify anything. |
11-05-2008, 10:45 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 19
| | | I thought I saw a link before for a free OneTouch Data Cable to plug into the UltraSmart meter, but I can not find the link. Does anybody have a link to a free data cable? The software is free but the cable is not.
Thanks. |
11-09-2008, 10:34 AM
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Posts: 12
| | Do people in the US have to pay for Diabetic insulin?  |
11-25-2008, 04:57 PM
| | Member | | Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 122
| | Here is offer for Free Software, Cable, Strips and Meter.... Nova Max™ . MyCareTeam
Nova Max® Blood Glucose Monitor patients, now you can track your blood glucose results and share them with your Diabetes Team! To take advantage of this special MyCareTeam™ offer:
Open any internet browser and go to MyCareTeam .
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Click on Continue.
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the instructions are the website to get the meter: Nova Maxª . Voucher for your Free Nova Max
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Note: This offer is limited to one voucher per patient.
good luck... |
12-07-2008, 09:34 AM
| | Member | | Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 122
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Originally Posted by Euched You can still get a free meter from the https://onetouch.orderpoints.com/ website. Basically if you put in that your insurance is 'Mutual of Omaha' and then select one of the meters in the box asking which meter you use currently, then you can pretty much have your pick of any of the meters that they offer. Select the meter you want on the 2nd page and then put in your information on the 3rd page and mine was sent 2 days after I filled out the website. They do not actually contact the insurance company to verify anything. | the link is broken to onetouch offer... here is NEW link... that seems to work for a FREE METER.. https://www.onetouch.orderpoints.com/
Order Your New Complimentary OneTouch® Blood Glucose Monitoring System in 3 Simple Steps
Your health care insurance company understands the importance of blood glucose testing. That's why they want you to choose the best meter available. Your health insurance company is pleased to offer you the opportunity to upgrade your blood glucose monitoring system to a OneTouch® System, at absolutely no cost to you. |
12-12-2008, 02:22 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: California
Posts: 395
| | | I was diagnosed a year ago and have been using the One Touch Ultra2...it works really well and the software was worth the $20 or so as it helps me keep track of things..and I can email my readings to my doctor. I got a free "Freestyle" and I felt like I was getting low so I tested it against the OneTouch. It read higher than the one touch, and I can kinda tell when I am getting low so I think the One Touch is more accurate...but I will keep the Freestyle as a backup..and it is smaller, so it will fit better when I use my small purse.
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