[Diabetes-talk] Test strips and solution for Prodigy meter

[Jolena Foster]

I don't know about the recalibration and stuff like that. But I get my
strips from Maxi Aids. They come 50 strips for 16 dollars or 200
strips for 67 dollars. Check them out at www.maxiaids.com. I hope this
helps.

Jolena Foster



On 5/10/16, Raul A. Gallegos via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello all. I just joined the list. I myself am not diabetic, but my
> girlfriend is. She uses the talking Prodigy talking meter. I am wondering
> where the best places you have found to get additional test strips and
> calibrating solution. I'm very new to all of this and so I want to learn as
> much as I can. Walgreens sells 50 strips for $60 and that seems like a lot.
> I found 100 strips for $33 from Amazon from a seller with great reputation.
> What sort of things should I watch for when purchasing test strips? I know
> they should not be expired. Also I just learned that if they are stored in
> extreme temperatures that could ruin them as well.
>
> While I am at it, are there only one kind of talking glucose meters for
> blind people to use? I have only seen the Prodigy. Lastly, how often should
> it be recalibrate do?
>
> Thanks, and my apologies if my questions seem elementary.
>
>
>
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