Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Diabetic testing supplies?
I am a single mother whose son was diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes. Does anyone know if there is any help available for someone who is "above" the poverty line? I have a hard time, even with insurance. Any suggestions? I am a single mother in Ohio, whose son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes type, there is little help to someone a little above the poverty line? I'm sure, but I'm still fighting. any help is appreciated. Each state is different.everything depends on the state in which we live can not give information without knowing it. Let me know if you find anything.My 8 year old daughter was just diagnosed in September with a guy and I did tons of research, contact the hospital, spoke with diabetes association.And nobody can help. They only help people who are not low income or social security insurance.I tried, but do not meet these requirements, but is not disabled in time.As Although they call diabetes disabilityLet me know what you can charge out.You meters.Go online and free google meters.The company they will send free, so you buy their exhibitions strips.If diabetes, watch your you do not go Area them . the free samples of their exhibitions diabetes items.Google to them in the area are near each of them to.I me.Good luck and be strong, my heart is with you. His will is a rocky road.If you need someone to talk to me e-mail. Many people are delivered to your place and need a break from diabetes testing. I have inadequate insurance, and had to change the way I buy my testing supplies. I will now shop online at: http://stripsforless.com one hand, glucose test strips features on eBay. I recently bought: 50 true track tapes for $ 10, but the average price I pay about 30 cents per strip, which is in my resources and much better than the 86 cents per tape, I have to pay. To avoid possible problems, but to read the Buying Guide: http://stripsforlesscom/buying_glucose_strips_on_ebay.html Hope this helps. Good luck. Contact your local family and professional life OHIO Services (all counties have them), depending on your income, I am sure that the child could qualify for Medicare .
Monday, March 7, 2011
Besides Liberty Medical, what other places provide the free diabetic testing supplies.?
If you've used them that you appreciate their service? The company I work with many different insurance companies. If I use my insurance and buy my products over the counter (pharmacist) or have gone through my "recipes by e-mail service provided by my insurance there, I would still have to pay co-pay. The company I use makes it so I do not pay a penny and never see a bill. I do not need to act again. These beautiful little boxes just on my doorstep full of test strips, lancets every two months. I'm not sure that your experience will be the same, but I recommend that you check it. Edge Park Surgical 1-800-321-0591 I give them a 10 out of 10, we use A-plus medical care, and they are great. never a copay or deductible for insulin and much more. www.aplusmedicalsupply.com See advertising section on back of the diabetes journals. I have seen ads in some of them, but I can not remember the names of the companies.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Does anyone know where I can find less expensive diabetic test strips?
I have been searching for a while, and I can not find any non-expensive test strips. I have to do without for a while. Do not worry, I'm not a full-blown diabetes, I was mainly there for my own sake, so I'm not diabetic. (I have hypoglycemia, however.) My system is a true track smart system, if it helps you. Please and thanks! use of the Omni-pod that Nick Jonas Nick If you live in the Netherlands, your doctor will give them the strips are expensive, no matter what you look like "it changed my life." Your best bet is to get a script doctor, and go through insurance. The copay is generally very small. Internet doing a search there are many ways to find them cheaper. Until now the cheapest True Track Strips, (but I doubt the accuracy), and in my area, sells Wal Mart Pharmacy them the cheapest, but I choose to pay more dollars than a week in line for my recipe! I think Kroger pharmacies are also very affordable. Have you checked online? Hello. TrueTrack is made by Home Diagnostics! The company also makes the Prestige IQ blood glucose strips blood! The price range is $ 17 - $ 26 per box of 58 strips! This site has sales of these strips (about $ 16/box) http://wwwambercity.com/10402.html Hope this helps!.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Would Medicaid pay for testing supplies and provide insurance for an unemployed diabetic?
I reasearching for my brother in Georgia. He is currently unemployed and have difficulties finding or keeping a steady job because of his type 1 diabetes and other psychological problems and physical. It should also be able to help him out of the county where the type of insurance to Georgia to seek low-income people. Most states have something (usually some form of Medicaid) but should apply. Unfortunately, we have difficulty keeping a job. I've never been able to get a job at all. I have epilepsy as well. In California, Medicaid will not pay for test strips. But you can get free meters to several places online. We get our lancets Wal-Mart, because it is cheaper there. Ruth, I want him to go to social services in the region, and Medicaid. Probably it was given. It should be an administrator should be helping. I do not know the status of policies, but his doctor Ga
Friday, March 4, 2011
What does it mean when you get a diabetic test and it says fair?
So I had a physical a little "and I'm trying to do my job all the paper looks like when I went to test for diabetes and rightly so. What does this mean? Also shows my sugar level is 60 , which is a good or bad? You should consult your doctor. They are the experts who can answer this question for you. I hope you find the answers you want! Tom http://www.westerndiabetic.com a sugar the blood of 60 is very low. When to seek assistance from an endocrinologist. I have no idea what you mean by "right." It's a deadline and not a medical term. The blood glucose of 60 mg / dL or 3.3 mmol / L is below average but not abnormal. I would interpret blood glucose as normal and ignore the comment I'd like to test your blood sugar (glucose) is "right". If I can be of further assistance please let me know. I wish you the best of health and in all things God bless you.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Daughter just diagnosed diabetic aged 10yrs What do you think of me testing her blood from ear or toes?
The questions and answers are great on diabetes community to give me your opinion. I can not see why not, but try talking to your doctor, nurse tells how they can best x Now test your fingers on the most common place to meet blood sugar. Part of the reason is that there is a less painful area as the skin of the fingers in a rough and not as sensitive as the skin on your toes. Ears.I does not speak to this idea, try your daughter there for you. Put yourself in their position as often as possible is the best way for them and you get more with the challenges that know both types of diabetes are included. Oh and I always recommend a second opinion. (Oh, and the needle in your finger, is uncomfortable for a short period and that's it.) Good luck and good health wishes to you two! Fast facts I know for sure 100% that it strikes out for children after testing at the track, and it is not something I would repeat again. Familiar to the ear, but personally, I finger the moment, especially as newly diagnosed, and it takes time to adjust diabetes. I did for my grandmother so toes, she was diabetic and his fingers were thick and hardened by years of study on their fingers. I do not have ears done.so I'm not sure we will see. fails to use to test blood sugar. Diabetics can develop circulation problems, and it is usually the feet and legs, the first hit. It will only create problems and the risk of infection with this. They are probably not enough blood from his ear. Besides the fact that it would be painful and leave marks and scars on the faces of people see every day. There is a reason to say your fingers.you use the best outcome is to get blood, it is less painful (unless you use the side of the finger, not the base). there are some meters that come with the poker set fingers, so you can try your arm (which can sometimes be less painful), but not always give accurate results. Reading is a specific body part No. Do glucose tests in the ear or toe. Only your fingers. No thumb or index finger away. I was diagnosed with diabetes almost two months, and believe me it is hard to beat, but I'm sure he'll be fine. Good luck! You must use your fingers, you will be more accurate reading. There is also a much less painful, because we use our fingers as much. But you should not use the index finger. Use your finger more than you think, and be very painful. Middle and ring fingers work best, and do not forget to put the face and embrace the finger not the milk. The accuracy of blood glucose is influenced by where they draw blood. there are some meters that come with the poker set fingers, so you can try your arm (which can sometimes be less painful), but not always give accurate results. Reading is a specific body part No. Do glucose tests in the ear or toe. Only your fingers. No thumb or index finger away. I was diagnosed with diabetes almost two months, and believe me it is hard to beat, but I'm sure he'll be fine. Good luck! You must use your fingers, you will be more accurate reading. There is also a much less painful, because we use our fingers as much. But you should not use the index finger. Use your finger more than you think, and be very painful. Middle and ring fingers work best, and do not forget to put the face and embrace the finger not the milk. The accuracy of blood glucose is influenced by where they draw blood. there are some meters that come with the poker set fingers, so you can try your arm (which can sometimes be less painful), but not always give accurate results. Reading is a specific body part No. Do glucose tests in the ear or toe. Only your fingers. No thumb or index finger away. I was diagnosed with diabetes almost two months, and believe me it is hard to beat, but I'm sure he'll be fine. Good luck! You must use your fingers, you will be more accurate reading. There is also a much less painful, because we use our fingers as much. But you should not use the index finger. Use your finger more than you think, and be very painful. Middle and ring fingers work best, and do not forget to put the face and embrace the finger not the milk. The accuracy of blood glucose is influenced by where they draw blood. there are some meters that come with the poker set fingers, so you can try your arm (which can sometimes be less painful), but not always give accurate results. Reading is a specific body part No. Do glucose tests in the ear or toe. Only your fingers. No thumb or index finger away. I was diagnosed with diabetes almost two months, and believe me it is hard to beat, but I'm sure he'll be fine. Good luck! You must use your fingers, you will be more accurate reading. There is also a much less painful, because we use our fingers as much. But you should not use the index finger. Use your finger more than you think, and be very painful. Middle and ring fingers work best, and do not forget to put the face and embrace the finger not the milk. The accuracy of blood glucose is influenced by where they draw blood.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
'm a diabetic patient and i would have some unusual results when i'm testing my blood sugar. sometimes it will?
I am a diabetic and would like to have some unusual results when I test my blood sugar. Sometimes it will be 150, 180 and 200 mg / dl two hours after the meal, but sometimes it would be 70, 80, 120 and 127 md / dl after dinner. Please can someone tell these symptoms are related to him? I am also a type II diabetic. Keep a food diary, maybe what you eat is answer.My guess, the numbers are higher after eating carbohydrates alone, the lower numbers after eating balanced meals seems you have type 2 diabetes. I understand that you are not a diet plan and not eating the same thing every day. Many things can affect the levels of BG. If you have diabetes, you will see this reflected in abnormal values. Things that may affect BG levels: medication (for diabetes and other conditions)-stress-disease-exercise-diet (high carbohydrate, low-carbohydrate, high-fat, changes in the foods you eat). -Other medical conditions you have, other factors if you are diagnosed with diabetes if your doctor can have all this explained or referred to a health professional (nurse, dietitian, etc.) that can. If your doctor has not even put you in control of basic knowledge about their disease and to love them, I suggest you have a doctor who really cares and is willing to help. Looks like you have given your doctor a diagnosis and nothing else. They would not tell a cancer patient they have cancer, and then they go dry. Finding a better team of health care and a referral to another doctor. * * It has a lot of type 2-diabetes is associated with the information there, but no diabetes training base to replace a doctor. Good luck! I agree with Reginach.It sounds like you do not have enough information about glucose and speed of different foods and different mixtures of food. If you have Type 2, you have a high sugar content to avoid, if you type 1 you should carefully count the sugar, if you reside in a rice-eating countries, for example, gives rice to a lot of blood sugar, but very slowly , whereas if you live in a bread-eating country, bread (especially white) gives you 50% sugar in just 5 minutes, especially when alone. Perhaps the differences between measurements is only due to the differences between the meal you just had? Try to eat and insulin protocols for advice!.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
I need help with diabetic testing supplies?
Array I assume you mean they get because of the cost? Try going to a county hospital. There are programs that run on your income. You can register for free or reduced-price supplies qualify. Also ask your doctor what you can, is the least time to test. Not all have to do it every day 4x, especially if you are stable. Although St. Vincent de Paul Society and other organizations to help you. Good luck. Do you think that cost? If you have insurance, you should know that by law can diabetic supplies are just the smallest co-pay is charged. $ 25 - - For example, if a 3-tier copay systems under your insurance, such as $ 10, $ 40, you pay only $ 10 for your supplies. Can you further details so we know exactly what you are talking about? If you do not have insurance, call your county health dept. Need more about supplies diabetic testing know visit http://www.healthsinfo.com
Monday, February 28, 2011
How do you get your diabetic teen (age 19) to comply with testing and taking insulin?
Teen has other health problems due to a life of many drugs and many hospitalizations. Diabetes was 2 years ago and off diagonosed respect. He was 19 her mother is responsible. go back and say nothing. There will be consequences if you plan to live forever with him. A better question is how to get a teenager to an adult observe what she wants. Unfortunately, he had to learn the hard way. Sometimes it takes a crisis at home needs a young person to drive. where a friend, a diabetic who had an amputation and left to talk with your child and scare piss know him. someone put it (sex generic for a simple answer: "he") down and told him what he has to reach the appropriate treatment is and what results, if not care for themselves? otherwise it would be a good time to educate them objectively. if you do not fully understand, so maybe just being rebellious about whether it will be very bad for him to have a chronic illness that is never going to be very difficult to live. treat yourself, which remains the condition. does not matter, you still have (a little "less). no matter what you do, return to it when you see a mirror. if he survives the uprising without permanent complications may be more willing to follow instructions. your child has to understand what is happening. Once that is clear, you should let it take control. You may be surprised. If I called his doctor to know and express their concerns, maybe you can beat the head of the importance of get your doctor to talk to him and explain your condition with all the suffering and pain of the past, "t is not seen nothing yet. E 'on the ball better. Maybe they press. This is one of the complications untalked diabetes.M Perhaps approved shrinkage studies have suggested that effective treatment of depression may improve diabetes control. In a study by Lustman and colleagues showed that increased blood sugar, such as depression disappeared. The best improvement, better control of diabetes. (Lustman et al. 1997a) Many newly diagnosed diabetics through the typical stages of grief. This is denial, anger, depression and acceptance. Disclaimer: This may be one of the most dangerous stages of the grieving process. It can not happen only once. Many bikes back to this stage several times. The honeymoon phase, associated with type I diabetes early, may reinforce denial. Denial is a common attitude among young diabetics. Anger: It really seems unfair. Diabetes type II, trying to lose weight, you may envy the heavier people who seem to be in good health. You can date someone who innocently offers a desert. Unfortunately, anger can drastically affect your blood sugar in the blood. Perhaps approved shrinkage studies have suggested that effective treatment of depression may improve diabetes control. In a study by Lustman and colleagues showed that increased blood sugar, such as depression disappeared. The best improvement, better control of diabetes. (Lustman et al. 1997a) Many newly diagnosed diabetics through the typical stages of grief. This is denial, anger, depression and acceptance. Disclaimer: This may be one of the most dangerous stages of the grieving process. It can not happen only once. Many bikes back to this stage several times. The honeymoon phase, associated with type I diabetes early, may reinforce denial. Denial is a common attitude among young diabetics. Anger: It really seems unfair. Diabetes type II, trying to lose weight, you may envy the heavier people who seem to be in good health. You can date someone who innocently offers a desert. Unfortunately, anger can drastically affect your blood sugar in the blood. Perhaps approved shrinkage studies have suggested that effective treatment of depression may improve diabetes control. In a study by Lustman and colleagues showed that increased blood sugar, such as depression disappeared. The best improvement, better control of diabetes. (Lustman et al. 1997a) Many newly diagnosed diabetics through the typical stages of grief. This is denial, anger, depression and acceptance. Disclaimer: This may be one of the most dangerous stages of the grieving process. It can not happen only once. Many bikes back to this stage several times. The honeymoon phase, associated with type I diabetes early, may reinforce denial. Denial is a common attitude among young diabetics. Anger: It really seems unfair. Diabetes type II, trying to lose weight, you may envy the heavier people who seem to be in good health. You can date someone who innocently offers a desert. Unfortunately, anger can drastically affect your blood sugar in the blood. Perhaps approved shrinkage studies have suggested that effective treatment of depression may improve diabetes control. In a study by Lustman and colleagues showed that increased blood sugar, such as depression disappeared. The best improvement, better control of diabetes. (Lustman et al. 1997a) Many newly diagnosed diabetics through the typical stages of grief. This is denial, anger, depression and acceptance. Disclaimer: This may be one of the most dangerous stages of the grieving process. It can not happen only once. Many bikes back to this stage several times. The honeymoon phase, associated with type I diabetes early, may reinforce denial. Denial is a common attitude among young diabetics. Anger: It really seems unfair. Diabetes type II, trying to lose weight, you may envy the heavier people who seem to be in good health. You can date someone who innocently offers a desert. Unfortunately, anger can drastically affect your blood sugar in the blood.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Jonas endorsed diabetic testing supplies?
My grandmother has diabetes and it always freaks me see your finger off the tail. I was in the beginning of his feet is not necessary that they bite their fingers. I saw Nick Jonas on a commercial basis for one, and I wondered how this works exactly and what brand it is. You should know that the little information as possible, because without me, I'm a little confused to write. Currently no reliable monitor, no blood - had had a watch once, but I think he went because he was unreliable. And I have a tattoo that changes color read, but I do not think there will be anywhere. Just be happy it's not that you have to do it and get over it. It is not so bad you can not even smell. Maybe you can give yourself, you will be surprised. Nick Jonas is using the unit of Bayer Contour. You still have the finger prick. There is little sugar monitoring that you do not have to stick your finger, but they are over $ 1000 a month just to maintainAspectRatio he brobably promote the Bayer Contour meter www.nickssimplewins.com If you access the site, there should be a photo of the house with him for to keep the meter, and a page on the website that tells what the Contour meter is.But need to pinpoint a few meters. There are some steps you can use your arm to get a blood test, but still get stuck somewhere. If it bothers you so much, not just to see. There is a survey meter from Bayer. You still have your finger. There is enough sugar to make sure you do not have your finger prick, but they are more than $ 1,000 per month just to maintain .
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Are all brands of lancets for diabetic lancing devices for glucose testing the same?
I live in the small town pharmacy and we do not carry all brands of lancets (Medis Ensenada) that came with my meter. Can I use Relion brand lancets or any other? They are not all equal, and they will not all fit in the various units. Ask your pharmacist if they work. The lancets are made to specific "good" fit. Take pen to the pharmacy and see if he can help. For example, I use a "house" of lancets with an Accu-Check "beautiful". The lancets are a bit longer, I must say "Power" knob to adjust and very accurate, but it works well othersie. Much cheaper. too! The small piece of plastic that holds the needle varies (some are round, some square, some are thin), so suits a different type of Lancet. If it fits into the pen to go ahead and use them. See also a very fine needles fit into the pen, the finer the less they hurt. Ask your pharmacist if you have a pen at a reasonable lancets (or most comfortable ones) have to buy. Not all lancets fit all lancing devices, but there are some brands that universal access Ask the pharmacist. If they do not, it will be a new lancing very cheap. Get one that has the type of lancet used pharmacy. Hi Kal E, the only purpose of lancing is a fair amount of blood test strips are valid as irrelevant in view of the use of the device you want. The only concern you might have, such as painful it is, but all lancet devices (to my knowledge) with different settings to give you the finger more comfortable can be adjusted with the required volume of blood. Who did you buy your tapes or Medisense or another broker will send you a free unit and the amount of lancets for.The why is simple, they do not want to lose your business when it comes to buying the test strip, which is where they earn their money.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Why are diabetic testing strips so expensive?
Array, because they know they should have, so they are always providing them with this nifty free meter, so you can buy the expensive sets ass band. I get every yard they give away so I can always buy the cheapest band good question! my mom will get 2 packs of them have to wait for 2 months of insurance, but she needs more, and was ill because they can not afford more.she until they get = more insurance / As insurers to pay for the cases.it In most of them is that everything in the pharmaceutical field. They jack up prices, as insurers have no choice but to pay that. If we had to pay for us there would be no competition. Most brands are about $ 50 per 100, but I think Wal-Mart reli-On brand a little cheaper, and I think Walgreens has a generic version which is about one third less. Since it is their bread and butter. Suppliers through greater flexibility and support, and freestyle will seem very welcoming to the consumer (including ketone meters w /.) But is it really a one-time expense for them. I do not care. The test strips are reliable and steady flow of income. This is where they get richer. This question of local and federal senator and Congress. Then, the presidential candidates. Yes, I know! Where I live, is $ 90 for a package (containing a total of 200 bands) and use a lot! Since I'm in school and stuff once you buy a package, then run on a deck-old at home for a school and need a new one. But we're not very.rich.The hospital has one thing in which to pay for it and now is white only $ 2 onlt cousin of the beast * * Edit and pharmacies are expensive because you need to know that when $ 90 that you should buy .
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Are all brands of TEST STRIPS for diabetic lancing devices for glucose testing the same?
I have a Kroger blood glucose monitoring system? "I can use other brands strips fit to play? I'm not sure what the company Kroger glucometer. You can use the meter test strips sold by Kroger and the manufacturer itself does meters. Other companies only works meters on the patios. Do not buy test strips from Ebay or other places such as discounts online. They may be contaminated or old or poor. Lancets and holders of work for the test. I get the lancets 31 gauge needle and syringe or pen that higher the number, the thinner the wire or needle and makes a smaller hole in the skin. I'm not diabetic, and none of the meters had test strips in it, you must use test strips to check the device you use, but you can use tap you want.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Are there some do-it-yourself diabetic testing supplies?
I know you always go to the clinic to get blood tested, but there are a number of products that let you test your blood sugar on its own? Research on the Raw Food Diet! it has cured people with type 1 & 2! youtube "Sergei's diabetes," the story of a man. Yes. Check Ebay. You can use a meter, lancets, test strips, and "solution" (which is supposed to check the calibration of test strips) without problems. I use a OneTouch Ultra Mini. Check out eBay for OneTouch Ultra Yes, you can go to your local drugstore and buy those goods. You have a meter, lancets, lancing device, test strips and control solution. The bands will be the most expensive.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Where can I get free Diabetic testing Supplies.?
I have no health insurance. I live in Colorado. Go to Target pharmacy. Easy Meter Pro is only $ 8.99 and tapes are $ 21.99 for fifty years, less than half for the One Touch. I hope to bring a touch of business. Most doctors are prepared to promote glucose testing machine and explain its different manufacturers.call situation.they may be able to keep his cousin free.my also predicted insulin years.they your free calls. Some manufacturers or directly. Many sources offer free to the needy. Moreover, their income is that u can get Medicaid? Good luck. med insurance.and E 'horrible to be with you deserve to be as healthy as the lucky insurance.good
Monday, February 21, 2011
Will Medicare help pay the cost of diabetic testing supplies?
Age? If Supplimental and insurance is required? it really depends on the insurer. I would check your policy, call perhaps, but my bet would be yes to drugs, and not to treat patients. MEDFORHOME appeal, they help Have you ever heard that commercial? I think it's just the way he puts it, they pay for everything, and they ship directly to your door, I just saw the economy is the company name of freedom MEDICINE is the number 1-800 -256-7071 GOOD LUCK! It should be. Go directly to the source and look around. They will cover it, and the rules for Medicare to prohibit a pharmacy to charge you in advance for deliveries. You must use tax directly from Medicare. Therefore, advertising on television is not all great commercials - there is no cost to you in advance, no matter where you stock up! usually depends on age and other factors
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Who can help me with diabetic dogs glucose testing?
I bought a system for glucose monitoring for my dog, but not all blood lancing test. inside of the ear, but do not develop their works have tried to help her proposal nothing. Everyone would cushion. Thanks This is not to offend her, but you try to read the instructions. Lancets can be difficult to use if it is not configured correctly. Mine has four modes and two "nose" how much the plant can achieve penetration and on what body part they used to be defined. u do it on your ear, but u can play Bloodhound all lone wolves unless u vet says she has diabetes and if not treated u ITT
Saturday, February 19, 2011
what is the best way to cheat on diabetic testing?
Array There is no way to "cheat". Either take an immediate blood or a blood test in a nasty and test your HbA1c, which is an average of four months. Who are you trying to fool? If you want to cheat, so the doctor did not know you cheat, yes, this is ridiculous, because if you cheat, you are only harming yourself. If you are concerned about your sugar is too low, you can take a tablet of glucose before the test. I think you're trying, physical labor, or for life or health insurance fraud. (Marty Anwsering d) If the A1c test, there is no way to cheat. The test will determine your hemoglobin level of glucose was affected in recent months. It is not possible to cheat. If you get an HbA1c, it is quite impossible. If you just keep a normal finger, but I think that you can not eat in front of a couple of hours. Unless you know you have diabetes, but probably will not help because your body will do the correct amount of insulin to meet their food, and if you have diabetes but do not know what your blood sugar in the blood is high because the insulin can not bring it back .
Friday, February 18, 2011
Is there a diabetic testing product that does not require you to prick yourself?
Array must check the level of blood sugar, you have a blood test, so no, there is no other way. Well, I do not know if it still, but it is an insulin pump to automatically test the sugar in the blood and keep them under control. In recent years, no lie Infratec produced some of the greatest enthusiasm. The company has developed a device that measures sugar in the blood of the eardrum using body radiation from natural hot. Several researchers active in light scattering / Raman spectroscopy / photo acoustic approach. These include GlucoLight, GLUCON medical, medical and Lightouch ORSENSE. Other methods include those of Fluent Biomedical, with spectroscopic techniques for analyzing and Signal Technology MedOptix optical reflectance mid-infrared light from the skin surface and Pendragon Medical impedance at high frequencies. Samsung Fine Chemicals has said that he uses a beam of electromagnetic energy radiates. Sontra doctor uses a "flow of glucose biosensor" Finally - Hitachi has announced that he was working on a device that uses sensors to detect physiological parameters, such as thermal energy, oxygen supply and blood flow. What will be the first gauge of success is not invasive? Nobody knows, but Dr. David Klonoff, editor of Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics and medical director of Mills-Peninsula Diabetes Research Institute in San Mateo, California, cites what he considers the most promising companies in this order: Sensys Medical NIR Diagnostics, InLight Solutions, gluconic OrSense, Pendragon, and MedOptix Infratec. So to answer your question - No. Not yet, but it is working, so there is much hope for the future. Hope this is of interest Matador 89 If you are diabetic, you should get used to "bite", as you said. If you have a good reason to believe that you may be diabetic, go to the doctor, but if you go to a pharmacy and buy the ketone and glucose sticks to pee where you can get an idea of time or you do not If ketones more difficult than that unless you were starving. If glucose and ketones are normal, you can still have diabetes, and has yet to go to the doc. So basically, going to the doc, no matter what, but if you want a heads up on the chance that you have it, buy the pins and see for yourself. No, not yet, for many years, peeing on a strip of glucose was the greatest thing since peanut butter and there is a test machine that does the trick. Years down the road, who knows. So in the meantime, you can get used to stick his finger. Some testers blood does not need as much blood as the other models do and are great. The smallest amount of blood is needed, the smaller the hole in the finger. If you have a good reason to believe that you may be diabetic, go to the doctor, but if you go to a pharmacy and buy the ketone and glucose sticks to pee where you can get an idea of time or you do not If ketones more difficult than that unless you were starving. If glucose and ketones are normal, you can still have diabetes, and has yet to go to the doc. So basically, going to the doc, no matter what, but if you want a heads up on the chance that you have it, buy the pins and see for yourself. No, not yet, for many years, peeing on a strip of glucose was the greatest thing since peanut butter and there is a test machine that does the trick. Years down the road, who knows. So in the meantime, you can get used to stick his finger. Some testers blood does not need as much blood as the other models do and are great. The smallest amount of blood is needed, the smaller the hole in the finger.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
should a diabetic, cutter who is triggered by testing there blood glucose avoid doing so?
If type two diabetes who are trying to quit to avoid cutting tests in which blood sugar check whether the active instinct where to cut? If so, how can we follow the race, how, if this person can not give up without cutting into the hospital? It's a bit of a problem, I'm diabetic, and lives in South Africa, Docter prescride me a special type of bomb that has a different function, a needle device shot in the buttocks or abdomen, and the needle is removed the device is connected to the pump and then measures the glucose level of 24 / 7, no blood, no problem. The device must be changed once a week. I hope your Docter can do the same, and I hope this helped. This is an unfortunate situation. I was a hardcore drug addict with diabetes and using insulin regularly. A pin was a horrible trigger impossible for me. After rehabilitation and even drugs that controlled shooting is always a factor. I also used to self-mutilate a lot. My blood it was difficult, but nessecary Theripudic intervention is necessary, a psychologist is essential. Please do not wait or delay the best of luck, wishes to waive the court is going to be a psychologist or psychiatrist who can advise you about other ways to handle stress and can prescribe medications, if deemed necessary. And every time you cut, leaving a permanent scar that will end up having to hide and explain to the rest of his life. You must get treatment for it. You can not fail to try the 100% of their blood sugar. The dose of insulin is directly related to blood sugar so you need to know what your blood sugar regularly during the day. You should go to therapy to try to control the behavior self-harm/cutting. As a former cutter myself, I had anti-depressant therapy and to finish the cut. Have not been reduced by more than a year. Maybe in time you will one else could test your blood sugar for you as a friend to do it or a family member and look away so that you can not see the blood of times the sight of blood is what you actually solves the rock. I will not talk to you here, because I do not know is how hard cuts (if you're a knife), but you must keep your blood sugar as your doctor has tested you. If you could get out of control diabetes, you may end up with heart problems, kidney problems, stop taking dialysis, may end up with skin lesions, blindness, diabetic neuropathy, I think a lot of problems that eventually can lead to death. You must continue to test blood sugar regularly. You just need to work on non-cutting can be a therapist or talk to a psychiatrist, counselor or doctor. No. In order to survive, regular monitoring is necessary. The Cutting must be stopped. Maybe in time you will one else could test your blood sugar for you as a friend to do it or a family member and look away so that you can not see the blood of times the sight of blood is what you actually solves the rock. I will not talk to you here, because I do not know is how hard cuts (if you're a knife), but you must keep your blood sugar as your doctor has tested you. If you could get out of control diabetes, you may end up with heart problems, kidney problems, stop taking dialysis, may end up with skin lesions, blindness, diabetic neuropathy, I think a lot of problems that eventually can lead to death. You must continue to test blood sugar regularly. You just need to work on non-cutting can be a therapist or talk to a psychiatrist, counselor or doctor. No. In order to survive, regular monitoring is necessary. The Cutting must be stopped. Maybe in time you will one else could test your blood sugar for you as a friend to do it or a family member and look away so that you can not see the blood of times the sight of blood is what you actually solves the rock. I will not talk to you here, because I do not know is how hard cuts (if you're a knife), but you must keep your blood sugar as your doctor has tested you. If you could get out of control diabetes, you may end up with heart problems, kidney problems, stop taking dialysis, may end up with skin lesions, blindness, diabetic neuropathy, I think a lot of problems that eventually can lead to death. You must continue to test blood sugar regularly. You just need to work on non-cutting can be a therapist or talk to a psychiatrist, counselor or doctor. No. In order to survive, regular monitoring is necessary. The Cutting must be stopped. Maybe in time you will one else could test your blood sugar for you as a friend to do it or a family member and look away so that you can not see the blood of times the sight of blood is what you actually solves the rock. I will not talk to you here, because I do not know is how hard cuts (if you're a knife), but you must keep your blood sugar as your doctor has tested you. If you could get out of control diabetes, you may end up with heart problems, kidney problems, stop taking dialysis, may end up with skin lesions, blindness, diabetic neuropathy, I think a lot of problems that eventually can lead to death. You must continue to test blood sugar regularly. You just need to work on non-cutting can be a therapist or talk to a psychiatrist, counselor or doctor. No. In order to survive, regular monitoring is necessary. The Cutting must be stopped.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Will anything happen if you forget to change the needle in a diabetic blood testing?
My mom was checking your sugar level in one of these things home blood test, and she said she forgot to change the needle. My mother and father are the only two that use it, so I'm not worried about the disease, but nothing else can happen? I know it is not hepititis possibble to say whether this will happen, but it could. The biggest risk is the bacteria enters the blood of the mother. Hepatitis can be transmitted through blood contact (most people do not know who has hepatitis and often without symptoms).
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Is there a program out there to help cover costs of diabetic testing strips?
I have no insurance. I have a job so they do not qualify for medicaid.Im too young for Medicare. Try to Medicaid. If you are disabled you are eligible for measurement, it is worth checking into. If you already have Medicare ads diabetic free supplys AFRE really free. My parents used to provide a Dad'sdiabetic. Also talk to local pharmaceutical Yur months. They always know what drugs comp anise sacrifices. Check with your pharmacist, also talk to your doctor or go to a clinic. Much of the pharmaceutical companies provide free drugs and medical supplies and clinics for those in need. I'm in a similar situation, except I'm disabled because of diabetes. I do not qualify for Medicaid, and do not qualify for Medicare Auguat. I look everywhere. Nothing yet, but I'm still looking. If you find something, please let me know and I will do the same.
Monday, February 14, 2011
what should a diabetic do when her sugar is 488 when testing?
I AMA type 2 diabetes, when I tested my blood sugar is 488? WHAT SHOULD I DO? Check ketones carbs.fruit drink plenty water.not can verify that the device does not need batteries, but is a true reading should call your doctor immediately. 488 what? (Units, that is) the number is large and although I am tempted to believe that a glucose meter (if used) is incorrect. But my advice is to go to the nearest hospital, along with a glucose meter. This means you need some insulin, and fast. If you do not have an endocrinologist I would suggest one of them. Good luck and keep an eye on him. That means you need to take some quick acting insulin immediately and definitely see if you test positive for ketones ketoacidosis.and, one arrives at the emergency room. If it is an accurate reading, you should call your doctor or go to the emergency room. This is a very high level of glucose can damage many organ systems. You should not be such a high reading if you are properly managed with medication and diet success and caring. Drink plenty of water. Wal kabout 20 minutes around the house or anything else. Look for a pattern. Sometimes people with diabetes will experience a high blood sugar, including their medication should be adjusted .
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Where can my mother get free diabetic testing supplies?
She is 50 and has just learned she has diabetes. He had no insurance where they work and not on Medicare and Medicaid. I did a little research on this line and everything I've seen the need to have insurance or be on Medicare. She did not, and test strips, which cost $ 50 packet. With drugs, you have already paid, you can create difficulties. Thanks for the advice you may have. you can go to your county hospital and consult a doctor, then start sending your prescriptions by mail for free. If it works, there may be a "free clinic" in your area that help.If not know where to start, try to contact the Ministry of Health and ask your local service workers who have no health insurance. In addition, you can try https: / / www.diabetes.org/ This site has lots of useful information for you and your mother. This is very difficult, I have done the same thing and I've noticed that many doctors who offer free testing strip can also call companeys they have some of the best ways to get free stuff too many countries, the social support available. for those not on Medicare and get free ins.for only diabetes, there are companies they can get them at very low cost or free.Ask her doctor names.before I had my insurance my doctor connected me with a company that I gave all my heart medicine for free. E-mail me and I could her some names and numbers where they can help, this is a horrible situation that your mother is located, they should call the ADA in area.Talk your doctor if a free glucose test her doctor about the resources required. Her pharmacist may be able to help her. Look at the box for a glucose meter to see if there is a 1800 number for the manufacturer calls it, many times the company will host a free meter and test strips. If you save your feet free to reach a crowd can varybut prices for test strips you deprive comptatible with the machine you are using the company offers physicians free glucometers to be the real profit of the test strip, which is usually very expensive, so you've noticed. Free Test Strips for individual workers is very difficult to obtain. The company has glucometer will have a website and they will be offering free broadband, but only for those who qualify financially, which basically means that if you're busy that you do not qualify. Another option is to go to the website of the American Diabetes Association, as they may be able to provide you connect with a kind of business. The target audience and get an Easy Pro meter costs $ 8.99 meters and tape $ 21.99 for fifty. The Pharm. Corporations use to catch their feet to pay their overpriced goods. It is cheaper outside of Target and Wal-Mart is, they work equally well. If you save your feet free to reach a crowd can varybut prices for test strips you deprive comptatible with the machine you are using the company offers physicians free glucometers to be the real profit of the test strip, which is usually very expensive, so you've noticed. Free Test Strips for individual workers is very difficult to obtain. The company has glucometer will have a website and they will be offering free broadband, but only for those who qualify financially, which basically means that if you're busy that you do not qualify. Another option is to go to the website of the American Diabetes Association, as they may be able to provide you connect with a kind of business. The target audience and get an Easy Pro meter costs $ 8.99 meters and tape $ 21.99 for fifty. The Pharm. Corporations use to catch their feet to pay their overpriced goods. It is cheaper outside of Target and Wal-Mart is, they work equally well.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Does anyone know where I can get free or cheap diabetic testing strips for the Accu-Chek Aviva?
I have 24 and insulin dependent on insurance. I spend $ 600 per month for health care, including doctor visits and medicine. I have no insurance and do not benefit from some type of performance. Can anyone give me any advice? If the strips are expensive, so try switching to a clamp with cheap flights. All monitors do the same job so that you do not need a high price monitor. Also, try to check Ebay for the police. Also I would contact your local health and welfare of your county to see if they have any assistance program there. You can check with an Education Center Diabetes, if you have one in your area know how it feels, here and there. You should call your doctor or the next time you go to the doctor to talk about this. Many companies now offer diabetic care have little or no cost to the patient. Your doctor should have this information. That is what has helped me reduce the cost of diabetes. The doctor must fill out a form for you and send it for review by the company they may end up with shifting meters, but it would be worth if it saves money, or you can get everything for free. Good luck, try e-bay. Like you, I'm without insurance at the moment. I use an Accu-Chek Compact, and I recently bought 18 boxes of test strips for my meter on e-bay for $ 300. It was a bargain.considering A box costs about $ 53rd I have stripes and I'm happy. EMT.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Diabetic testing blood, what is more accurate the finger or arm?
A doctor told me that the blood of your arm is not the same as in finger. Does not sound right to me. same finger, it is more constant blood flow in your finger.I do both, and the finger is generally more accurate. The fingers are simply reading the real. Arm can be a little more out. The main thing is that you test the same way all the time. If you want to use your arms, it's where you have to do it all the time. If your fingers when you do all the time spent. The reason is that measurements can be very different. My arm is like a record 15 points more than my fingers on the same hand in the same minute. You should decide which place to live, and you do your test you want. I choose my fingers, because they are smaller numbers, and I think sometimes gets as low MDI and the lowest point should be, so I will not be too low. You can test five times in a row, the same blood hole, finger or arm, and get five different values, the meter 10-20% of the variance rate, and is not quite as precise as we all thought, is the drug companies ripping us of the fingers is more accurate than in the arm. It has been studied. 1 - fingertip generally reflect the changes in glucose concentrations than samples taken before the arm. 2 - glucose concentration varies throughout the body due to the type and number tisues ultizing it. There are a large number of muscles and fat in the arm than in the finger. 3 - not exactly match the concentrations of gluciose taken from the larger veins, which may also vary depending on where Vien. The same applies oxyen concentrations in the blood, however. Medical testing with your fingers is accepted practice by taking blood from the veins saves it is not necessary or possible. 15% - values for different things (such as glucose) was varied in practice + value gluicose concentration on a home meter / incorporated. Value between finger and arm can vary from 20% (usually less than the fingers). There is no particular problem, with high glucose, but can be critical hypoglycemia. Fingerprint test is more accurate. Forearm try it, give you a general idea of how well you do. Think of it this way: No bathroom is absolutely true, but it gives you a fairly accurate picture of what you do. Fingers gives you a more accurate current reading. It was explained to me that this is because the blood slowly pumped into your arm.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
How can I get cheap or free diabetic testing kits.?
They are for my father and he is not in Medicare or Medicare. What would be the most profitable way to control your blood sugar? Thanks. Wal-Mart meters price too cheap TRAGET strips, Walgreens, CVS e. I also asked the doctor for samples. Also call your State Insurance Board and the Department of Health and Social Services for Medicaid eligibility. You can talk to your teacher in a local health clinic. I did and I got a freestyle test strips and lancets. It shows how to use it. This is not m have been expensive, is costing the band a lot. I think his father trying to Medicare or the government program, since it must control their blood sugar, and I do not know which is cheaper anyway. I know at least a way that is more expensive, but I do not think what you want. Hi Billy, I agree with the above. You can also.1. review some pharmacies and ask if they have any coupons for free meters (we often get them by post to the pharmacy to keep) 2 go to the pharmacy and see the field often have an entry in rebate available. 3rd Google getting diabetes kits as the One Touch Ultra and FreeStyle Lite and see if they can walk free software free kits and coupons (I know, have a FreeStyle FreeStyle Promise program, which offers free kits and coupons). Remember, you often get a good price on a start-up kit, but when the strips are about $ 1 a piece (a box of 50 strips> will be $ 50!) Why can not there be a better idea to get a private label brand, which means that the Target or Walgreens Kit Kit Kit and get the strip is cheaper. All machines are usually quite well the more expensive, easier to use and has some additional benefits (such as treatment in a position to be transferred to your computer). Good luck! If he is a veteran. If so check out the nearest VA hospital and they will see Make a copy of DD214 with you.While you are there and tell you about other benefits. Go to an endocrinologist and they give those awards mcdonads knapkins. Ive got like five. It may be that the insurance will pay for them .
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Is there any diabetic testing meters or Instruments that don't require you to draw blood to see your levels?
my girlfriend is diabetic and only feared the blood sugar control here for the simple fact that she has to abide by fingers.i know what it is, but I was just curious if there was anything that is out there where it is necessary to allow reading.thanks respondent. The LighTouch uses a method called Raman spectroscopy to focus a laser beam, which Chaiken refers to as a type of laser for CD-player who was expelled at a higher level to provide a pure red color, "the fingertip and analyze the different Light colors finger. These colors are indicative of the types and quantities of various chemicals in the tissue being illuminated by the laser. By both measures, as, first with the fingers without the pressure and the second with slight pressure applied to the meat, the researchers were able to compare the measurements and analysis only the colors that are on the side of the yolk finger moves under a mild blood pressure procedure is completely painless and produces results with accuracy and precision comparable to existing devices in hand. "Just as an electrocardiogram machine (EKG) produces an electrocardiogram, Lightouch Ramagram product," said Chaiken. Raman spectroscopy is a spectroscopic technique used in condensed matter physics and chemistry to examine the low frequency vibrational modes, rotational and others in a system. Chandrasekhara E 'asked Venkata Raman, who won the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of weak fluorescence, "later known as the Raman effect in 1928. For his efforts have Chaika has designated the winner of the 2005 Frank Annunzio Award in Science and Technology of Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Chaika predicting that the availability of a non-portable glucose machine to the public a couple of years, depending on approval by the FDA. The first units LighTouch displayed in clinics, offices, doctors and hospitals. The next step would be portable devices that measure glucose, and non-portable devices that measure the other analytes such as cholesterol, urea and total protein, Chaika believes that these machines can be developed in future years. Hopefully this new technology will soon be used. Physicians must ensure that you do not have a meter on your finger it will be strange for us knit.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Where can I get diabetic testing supplies for little or no cost?
I have no insurance and I can not find any sites that you did not have Medicare or a senior to be. HELP! Im running out and my daughter needed supplies! Go to the American Diabetes Wholesale. Strips are half price! Carla http://www.americandiabeteswholesale.com Pharmaceutical companies offer some doctor's offices with a few yards to give to patients. If your daughter sees a general practitioner doctor, maybe she could get one of the clinic. You can also contact a company that Lilly and see if they could help. They are one of the companies that diabetic testing supplies, and they have a good reputation. Go to a clinic and see if they can help. I have glucose meters from my ears. (Drug stores will not stop giving them away). Test strips are another problem for people in Ontario access w / o private insurance Trillium Drug Benefit program subsidizes the cost per ton, a sliding scale, check all your drug costs and revenue (or lack thereof) I understand they mean quite street in the United States for people without health insurance. I could never understand why a rich country like an odd set of priorities. If you have Medicaid or Medicare, you can get free delivery and free. Check in your area to see if a Human Resources Council or something similar. (Your doctor should be able to tell you) or try one of the representative of the drug. Companies like Abbott. Also try to Deal PPA, Montel Williams is on TV.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Who offers blood glucose meters as part of their diabetic testing supplies?
I'm looking for a blood glucose meter, test strips that are not looking. Can you recommend a manufacturer or model that does not need to have a trial trip? They do not exist, use the meters in service at the hospital of test strips. Much of the time at Walgreens or a coupon in the Sunday paper, you can free Breeze2 Bayer meters. You have a disk in them instead of the little band. Now there are many different types of systems for monitoring of blood glucose by companies like Accu-Chek, OneTouch, Freestyle, Ascensia, contour, a key fact. Whatever you may think is the Accu-Chek Compact Plus. Some people think that the Accu-Chek Compact Plus no test strips, but all blood glucose meters and test strips. Find accessories for diabetics-Online.com, they have many workout videos, and virtually all diabetics can not give what you want.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
How much should I expect to pay for diabetic testing supplies?
Need Ascensia Contour test strips and lancets MICROLET. I'm on a tight budget and wanted to get an idea before going to the store. The companies will pay more for insurance for these items? Holy Cow! I had no idea what it would cost so much. I live in the UK and get all my diabetic medication free. But I see that you do not live in the UK? Sorry, I'm not sure when - go to England lol! In the UK, these are free prescriptions. Not sure about the U.S., sorry. Your best bet is to consult directly with the insurance company. And please, no matter how tight the budget, do not miss the test because this is very important to your health. If you live in the United States, ask the doctor to call a prescription to the pharmacy. You should expect to pay their regular co-pay for brand name prescriptions strips (I paid $ 30), and about $ 10 for lancets (which cost $ 10.I do not think the insurance paid nothing). Counter, a box of 100 test strips cost about $ 100. Expensive, huh? Good luck! Yes, the insurance pays the bulk of the cost of bureaucracy! If the device you choose is one that they want or they will not have to pay your penalty, you pay 50% and the cost of tape. The average $ 1 a series without insurance! Diabetes is a very expensive disease. Shop on TV will not reveal that the SS benefits of free supply of them. The convenience to receive supplies every 3 months in the plate is good, but you have to pay what insurance does not cover. Co-pays, etc. lol ya be careful and do not skimp on supplies. Some cheap meters and supplies could lead to inaccurate results, which re-test or medication error. Read some info on this page: http://diabetes.webmd.com/default.htm.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Is there any diabetic testing monitor that does not need the use of strips?
I want to buy a diabetic test screen, but I want to avoid running the series. No, unfortunately they have not come to anything that does not need test strips. leave. I use it w / o saying a few droped gree of mango leaves to take, and wood and dry in the shade. and add the powder and eat three times a day, half wood shavings tea / I Asura you wll you feel in 15 days. Just pray for me. God bless you always Uh, no, you need something to drop in to have blood! They used a Glucowatch as interstitial fluid tested under the skin, but it was so inaccurate and expensive, they took it off the market last year. Sorry, but do not think so. It is a device that goes with a number of insulin pumps that continuously test, but is very expensive, and you will still run out of things that the strip is used. It is not covered by insurance. The best option is that your doctors Rx enough comics that you never run out of them. I am sure that the brands I order if I open the box last vial of test strips! It means I have a 90-day test 4 times a day on my hand, I know not what they do with the earlier marks, but may be one for you. Contact me and I could help you. no.
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