"Jim Kent" <j.g.kent@markusplace.com> wrote in message
news:8niojv82el3i7l3sfh2h8eik8ffp6dnaa3@4ax.com...
One thing I didn't like about the FreeStyle, was having to take everything
out of the case.

Use the FreeStyle lancets or a generic, both fit. But for alternate site
testing, you need to use the lancet device that came with it and the clear
cap.

yes, you need to use the same brand strips for it.

You don't need to change the lancet every test if you are the only one
using. Some people don't feel safe not changing the lancet every time, but
most of us don't.

I feel that it is fairly accurate, but you need to read up on alternate site
testing, which is not as accurate as finger testing. If you need any tips
on finger testing, just ask. It can be painless.

On Thu, 14 Aug 2003 21:40:31 -0600, "DLynch" <me@privacy.net> wrote:
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sorry about parking this under your response,
but i've got a flakey news server and only get
half of the incoming responses.
otoh, the outgoing works well.

absolutely! i've got 3 of them

it's presently the best meter on the market

and www.hocks.com is excellent
and i've yet to find a better price
for FreeStyle strips (i pay out of pocket)

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Dana <AuntieXXDana@aol.com> wrote
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actually, the ReliOn was ok 2 years ago, but no longer,
as hocks.com has both the FreeStyle strips and the
Accu-Check Active strips at roughly the same price as
the ReliOn strips and both the FreeStyle (my choice)
and Active are *much* easier to use

bill t1 since '57