[acb-diabetics] article about accessible meters.

[Veronica Elsea]

I'm really glad to see that the AFB is making a big deal out of the 
point that we don't have access to more mainstream meters. Not to 
fault or appear ungrateful to those smaller companies who are making 
the effort, but when I use my FreeStyle meter, I just take it into 
the endo's office and she downloads it right there. That's really 
convenient for me and gives the office staff the chance to work with 
familiar software and print-outs. Of course, there is the insurance 
issue as well. And this business of replacing the meter every three 
months, that's flat out ridiculous! Talk about waste! Bad! Bad!
But I'm holding my breath a bit here because once again, this old 
Braille 'n speak's battery won't charge. If this thing can't be 
portable, yours truly will not be a very happy camper. So I 
definitely paid attention to this review. But my little FreeStyle 
only requires .3 microliters of blood, much less than any of the 
meters discussed here. I'm holding out. Ahem, while holding my 
breath, I guess. Hey, this is nothing compared to the kicking and 
screaming you're going to hear from me in a year when I have to 
change pumps. Trust me on that one!
Okay, I'll grow up and sign off now. <grin.>

Veronica

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