[Diabetes-talk] iBGStar

[Mike Freeman]

> On Jan 24, 2014, at 7:40, "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Amen Mike!!! I was using  the prodigy a few years back when I noticed my
> readings were  way off from what my A1C's should have  been, went to the
> SoloV and  things got back to closer range.. then since I bought the solus
> last spring, my A1c's are  way off from my readings. Its hard to equate how
> much insulin I do  or do not need when I really do not have a dependable
> resource, as I take multiple injections, and  While I do not want to hang
> out in the high range.. don't want to bottom out either!
> Tamera    
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mike Freeman
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 2:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] iBGStar
> 
> Incidentally, this isn't just a problem with meters designed for the blind.
> IMO none of the meters are what they ought to be. For instance, I think
> meters -- yes, even those for home use -- should, with an identical blood
> sample taken under identical conditions -- be within one percent of lab
> standard.
> 
> If you believe that'll happen soon, I have a bridge across the East River
> I'd be glad to sell you.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> eileen scrivani
> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 1:48 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] iBGStar
> 
> Yes, I know.  I wrote him a few months back when this topic came up on this
> list and he very nicely had a new Solus sent to me. Unfortunately, I or it 
> still has the same set of issues so not crossing that road twice.   Thanks 
> anyway.
>