5 comments about FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

1. The Freestyle Freedom (as with all Freestyle monitors) allows alternate site testing which translates to little or no pain. Testing on arms or thighs is much less painful than continually pricking your finger to obtain a blood sample. Anyone working in an office knows how painful it can be to type on a computer keyboard after pricking your fingers multiple times. Alternate site testing eliminates this problem.
   
   Freestyle Customer Service (now Abbott Diabetes Care) is absolutely the best. Reps are friendly and helpful and will do everything possible to resolve any problem you may have. Recently my Freestyle Flash became a doggy chew toy (don't ask, lol) so I decided to call Abbott to see if I could get a discount coupon for a new meter. Imagine my surprise when they sent me a brand-new Freedom meter at no charge. It arrived 2nd day air (again no charge) and I was able to quickly resume testing.
   
   Joining Abbott's Friends for Life program gives you a Lifetime Warrenty, Free Lifetime Meter Upgrades, a Welcome kit and more. All of this at no charge. I cannot say enough good things about Abbott's customer care. It is without a doubt exceptional.
   
   The meter itself is easy to use and comes almost ready to use from the factory. You only need to enter the test strip code into the meter and you're ready to begin testing. If you choose, you may set up to 4 daily alarms to remind you to test on time; helpful to those with a busy lifestyle. If you want to track your glucose readings by computer, the software is free at the Abbott website. For a small charge, data cables are available (either USB or Serial port) which allow fast and easy downloading of test results into the software.
   
   I've been a Freestyle customer since shortly after their products came to the market and was concerned when Therasense (the company which produced the Freestyle meter) was purchased by Abbott. I am happy to say that Abbott learned many things from Therasense and neither the products or customer service have been degraded.
   
   This product easily deserves more than 5 stars but it's the best rating I can give here at Amazon. If you are not sure which product to buy, you will not regret any of the Freestyle products.



2. On the plus side, (the only star), the device take less blood than the meter I was used to. On the minus side, even after careful setting, calibrating, coding, etc., even on the same drop of blood -I got carried away after things didn't make sense-, the readings (three of them) were off by over 30 (THIRTY) PERCENT. For blood glucose control that is not acceptable, as matter of fact, it is dangerous. I threw the piece of junk away and rather give a little extra blood every day.



3. This item is very easy to use. I was surprised at being able to get results with so little blood!



4. My son was diagnosed type 1 at age 23 months. The endo sent us home with a meter that required an enormous amount of blood. I saw Freestyle Flash advertised and decided to give it a try. The sample of blood needed for this meter is incredibly tiny! No more screaming (by my child) while we're trying to get huge amounts of blood out of my little guy's tiny fingers. I've seen some people complain (on other sites) the meter takes 7 seconds for a reading. (like that's a long time??) I don't care that it takes 7 seconds to get the results, I do care my son likes it much better than the first meter! The only reason this meter didn't get 5 stars is because of the nature of the product ~ I don't think it can ever truly be totally "painless".



5. Does TheraSense FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System come with some test strips? I had to rate this system otherwise I can't ask the question (I haven't tried this system yet).

3 comments about Home Diagnostics Sidekick Blood Glucose Testing System.

1. I love the Sidekick! The testing strips are included in the holder and monitor is on top. Only thing you need is a lancet and you are ready. I have had no problems with it ready and you can test on arm, hand or fingers. So compact and east to carry wherever I go.



2. Very compact, but not selfcontained, you still have to carry a lancet device and lancets with you. I wish for a computer interface (maybe infrared or bluetooth) to upload your log, but still a very useful product.



3. Compact and portable. Very easy to use and requires minimal blood sample.
   Will definitely be purchasing again

4 comments about Ascensia CONTOUR Monitoring System.

1. I've been diabetic for over 10 years and used a variety of glucometers. This has been the best and easiest to use right out of the box. It requires a pindrop sample and gives an accurate result in only 5 seconds.
   
   The display is quite large for those with eyesight difficulties. It comes with a carrying case to hold the meter, a lancet, and a vial of test strips. You don't even have to take the meter out of the case to use it...just unzip the case and pop in a test strip!
   
   It's easy to track pre-and post-meal readings using the up/down arrow and "M" button to mark each result. It can even be set to remind you to re-test post-meal in 2.5 hours!
   
   The meter can be connected to a PC for downloading data (my doctor does this for me to analyze my readings).
   
   It only comes with a few test strips (this is how all glucometers are packaged), so be sure to get extras. If your insurance doens't cover the strips, LOOK AROUND AT AMAZON for boxes of strips. They can be found for almost 50% of the cost at your local Wal-Mart.



2. Nothing better out there. Value for money. So easy even a kid could use it. Excellent product. Highly recommended. Great gift idea for diabetic family/friends.



3. The Ascensia Contour Monitoring System is everything I had hoped. It is compact and so easy to use. I appreciate the effort put into a design that requires so little blood sample and can be extract from a variety of places. The product was shipped quickly and received in great condition. I have only praise for both the product and the process.



4. i ordered this as a gift for my grandma, who is suffering from diabetes now. She hasn't started to use it so i am not so sure about how it functions. But when she opened the pack , she found out that there were only 6 pieces of testing paper or whatever, she was sort of disappointed. Because that means she can only do 6 tests before i get her more testing paper.
   Well, anyway, i am looking for the testing paper which is selling separatedly now~~and hope there are some~~

No comments about Ascensia Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Value Pack Includes Blood Glucose Monitor, Quick Referance Guide, User Guide, MICROLET Adjustable Lancing Device with 5 Lancets and a CLINILOG Record Diary PLUS A FREE BONUS Carrying Case - 1440 Kit.

No comments about Accu-Chek Compact Plus Meter - Regular Kit (Meter, lancing device, carrying case).

1 comments about AgaMatrix WaveSense KeyNote Meter Kit - Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

1. The Wavesense KeyNote blood glucose meter works as well as any other meter I have used and coupled with the lower cost of test strips can save considerable amounts of money. If you wish to use the available USB cable and Zero-Click software that can be purchased for $45 - $50, then the KeyNote can easily chart your readings in many different formats and assist in managing your blood sugar levels. Highly recommended!

1 comments about OneTouch-SureStep Test Strips, 50 Test Strips.

1. These test strips were excellent quality, and at the best price I could find. I am now a repeat customer. JCP

1 comments about Accu-Chek Active Kit with Monitor - 1 Kit.

1. I feel the product is good, have not used it yet, but I believe it will work out well, slightly on the expensive side but I paid for the brand value

No comments about Freestyle Flash Kit (RETAIL).

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