What type of Monitor do you use? - Page 4

gary.keith · #46 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 08:44 PM

I started with a Freestyle Lite given to me by some lady at the hospital where I was dxed. Found out when I was discharged and needed supplies immediately that none of the supplies were covered by Medicare. CVS charged me $230 for 300 test strips! I didn't have a clue what a reasonable price was at that time. Thanks to DF I do now, and I don't do business with CVS anymore.

I spoke with someone at Liberty Mutual who got me setup with a One Touch Ultra Mini (black, I'm so boring) and all the supplies I need. Medicare covers the meter, test strips and lancets 100%!

Oh, CVS also told me my insurance didn't fully cover my Novolog and Lantus pens and charged me roughly the same price as the strips, $230 per box of pens. Now I'm getting them from Liberty and they're fully covered.

Go figure!

networkguy · #47 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 11:18 PM

I was RX'd in 1966, and my first meter was a one touch in the eighties that requires a quart of blood per test lol. I used it until I found the freestyle about 7 years ago, and stuck with it ever since due to the small amount of blood it uses and fast test results.

Im on a pod now, so use the Freestyle meter in the PDA.

Searchy · #48 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gary.keith

I don't do business with CVS anymore.

I was looking for a sharps container cause I have a child in the house,~19 at cvs. ~2 at Walmart .... go figure is right.

cyberus · #49 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Searchy

I was looking for a sharps container cause I have a child in the house,~19 at cvs. ~2 at Walmart .... go figure is right.

Not to defend CVS since I've never been to one but when it comes to sharps containers 2 boxes that look alike may not actually BE alike, the $2 one may be for just the container, you figure out how to dispose of it, the $19 one may have a UPS box and label so it can be shipped and disposed of properly.

Dougster · #50 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 01:48 PM

Hi,

Actually I have two meters, the OneTouch UltraSmart and a OneTouch Ultra2. I keep the Ultra2 for my "go bag" which comes with me when I leave home, and the UltraSmart sits near my computer. (Did I mention I like gadgets?).

I have noticed that the UltraSmart has a little more "slop" in the opening for the test strips. Sometimes when I out one in, the meter doesn't start right up. Works fine when I reinsert the strip.

I have check both meters against each other, and they average about less that 5% difference. (New sample for each off same digit within moments, as well as off same drop from a deeper prick.)

Be well and happy!

A comfortably numb,
Dougster

Searchy · #51 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 02:34 PM

They were both the BD Home Sharps containers.

I'm really doubting they were different.

Searchy · #52 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 02:49 PM

Hmmm maybe they were.
Oh well .. guess I look dumb

plattb1 · #53 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 02:59 PM

I don't do business with Wal-Mart. Ever. For anything.

They have the worst environmental record of any retailer in the US & close to the worst for how they treat their employees ... and vendors ... etc.

For some people, their own personal bottom line is the most important thing to consider in their purchasing. For me, the only way to show a retailer that you don't approve of their practices is with your purchase power. So, I haven't been in a Wal-Mart in more than five years. Anywhere. For anything.

And, for the record, I LOVE my local CVS Pharmacy! They have bent over backward to be helpful to me. I buy all my prescription meds & D supplies from them, but I price-check periodically. I am not on Medicare yet. Most of the time, I get vitamins from Walgreen's & occasionally find good deals from drugstore.com.

yanki01 · #54 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 05:19 PM

nice to know, but unfourtanely im sure they're not hurting with their profit.

plattb1 · #55 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by yanki01

nice to know, but unfourtanely im sure they're not hurting with their profit.

I'm sure you're right. But, I figure one person can only do what one person can do. I vote with my principles & spend my little bit of money the same way.

Jimbo205 · #56 (**permalink**) 11-19-2009, 04:20 PM

My High Deductible Medical plan has 100% coverage for test strips and insulin. I currently have a year's supply of Freestyle Test Strips (with codes) that I was using with my Deltec CoZmo and CoZmonitor.

Currently using Freestyle Freedom glucometer.

Hoping to continue to use these strips with future Omnipod.

I too have collected various glucometers since 10/31/1993 (Halloween). One Touch, etc.

Just for the performance of strips, I have always liked the One Touch and the way you could see the drop of blood fill up the strip. With Freestyle, you cannot. You just wait to hear a beep.

jenet · #57 (**permalink**) 11-20-2009, 03:50 PM

I used to love (and still miss) my One Touch Ultrasmart. About 3 years ago, I was forced by my insurance plan to choose something else, and the choices were limited if I wanted a reasonable co-pay. I was told the AccuCheck Aviva was the closest match they had to my no-longer-approved Ultrasmart.

I have an AccuCheck Aviva as that is what insurance will pay for. Ultrasmart test strips would be considered a Level 3 "negotiated" (i.e. very near retail) priced item.

yanki01 · #58 (**permalink**) 11-20-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yanki01

One Touch Ultra Smart at home & One Tough Mini at work. get the strips on eBay, crazy cheaper online.

Update my meters.

OneTouch Ultra (dont use)
OneTouch UltraSmart (dont use)
OneTouch Mini (work)
OneTouch "ping" (home)