[iDream]

christmas present possibly? thing is amazing

[ant hill]

Originally Posted by Dewey

To me, it's a matter of personal choice. I've been doing finger tests for 23 (yrs) out of 25 years with Diabetes & have only seen lancet devices get better & better over the years.

Yes Dewey, Times has changed for the better as I can remember those days Ware you have a meter as big as cash registers and god no!!, Manual finger jabs!! And they hurt Bad memories of the 70's.

I test on the pads of my fingers & only use four specific fingers to test with. I do not use alternative sites, as they don't seem to work for me.

I do that too Dewey. as I only use the three on each hand so I don't use my thumb or my little pinky. Alternate sites I have not tryied yet??

The lance that you see on the right of the meter is what I use now and it's quite good.

[natalie021]

I only prick the tops of my fingers (like below the fingernail bed). It heals faster, and I don't have to touch anything with that part of my finger. I don't get calloused as much either. Just wanted to throw that out there!

[ant hill]

Originally Posted by soso

Mendosa wrote a rave review of this device about a year or so ago.... I think it was $300+ then...

if price is no object, why not?

For the testing of BG's at $300US is a bit far fetched for me.

Originally Posted by Funnygrl

I've been eyeing this thing for years. I want it, but it's a brick and expensive. I really LOVE my Multiclix, and it's much more practicial.

Yes I agree Funnygirl, As I have my Accu-Check Performa and the lance is of a good design. The size is big though.

Originally Posted by thomasb

so do we actually loose sensitivity in our fingertips as they say on the site?

Meh, My fingers are fine and I have not lost any sensitivity.

Yes, we said convenient AND virtually pain-free

Originally Posted by BriOnH

I see this used a lot to describe lancet devices. Is it just me or does it seem a little oxymoronic?

No Brian, You're are not a oxymoron LOL as I find that the lances are by far much better than the manual jabs 35 years ago. Please lets don't go back to those days again.

It's a pitty that this cannot be made smaller.

[Funnygrl]

Anyone else find it interesting that the thing has sound?

[Olidus]

Originally Posted by Funnygrl

Anyone else find it interesting that the thing has sound?

Do you mean the Beep?
Not really - I am a OneTouch users - and use to use the OneTouch UltraSmart and that would beep when you added blood to the test strip. I have since switched over to the Ultra 2 - this one does not beep.
I like it as it is smaller and has less options.

[Jodie]

I like this but I like my machines small so I probably wouldn't use it but it looks quite good

[thomasb]

Originally Posted by SueM

No Thomas you don't for the simple reason you do not poke your finger tips
Use the side of your fingers.

Whoa, thanks for that pointer. I never thought of that. Ok, sides of fingers it is...