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12-05-2004, 04:46 AM
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| | | Walmart's New Meter Hi all
Looks like Walmart has a new meter out, and this one's disposable!!  It's called the "NewTek" and comes with 100 pre-loaded and calibrated strips (although I think they think we're fools who'll see this as a draw - don't know about you guys but when I buy a box of the 100's I only have to code once), and when the strips run out you chuck it and buy a new one.
It retails at about $55!!! Darn good for 100 strips and a new meter each time, if I do say so myself!
Have a gander at this meter on the Hypoguard website.
Shy | 
12-05-2004, 05:58 AM
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| | | That's not a bad idea for people who like to have a "backup" for cars, etc.
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12-05-2004, 07:03 AM
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| | I'm not too keen on it, cause I don't like to throw-away, unless something cannot be fixed, salvaged, or sold for parts...lol
At Wal-Mart, you can also buy the Reli-On or the Ultima for a one-time fee of $8.88, and 100 strips cost $42 (50 count are $21 or so). Reli-On and Hypoguard do have great products & prices, though!  Great info., Shy
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12-05-2004, 06:46 PM
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| | I have to agree with Dew on the throw-away part. . I have the original Reli-on and I absolutely love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12-05-2004, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gettingby I have to agree with Dew on the throw-away part. . I have the original Reli-on and I absolutely love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Thanks, Cin...Yeah, I don't like to throw stuff away, especially when I can't afford to. By purchasing the Reli-On or the Ultima, it's a one time fee of $8.88 (for the meter) and strips are only $21.95 (for 50 count) or $42.95 (for 100 count). 
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning!
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
_______
Dewey's Thought for the day...
"Jesus himself could be president & someone would find a reason to gripe!" ______
Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
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