http://www.viewpoints.com/Diabetes-Care Thu, 22 May 2008 06:58:34 GMT Reviews about Diabetes Care http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-3da76 Simplest, quickest, easiest, blood glucose monitor to use there is.  This very reasonably priced tool makes monitoring quick and easy wherever you are.  It packs well with the included case that comes with the monitor, has a space for your test strips, and comes with a mini stilet.  — Just as with the more expensive One Touch models, this mini model gives results in 5 seconds, and has a glucose reading recall, should you need to recall you figures for assessment.  The major selling point of this model, it's size, makes it the premier monitor for traveling, or having in your glove box for just in case.  — The price makes it a terrific backup to have, or if your on a budget, your primary.  A blood glucose monitor that sells for under $ 20.00 in this day and age, and with this kind of quality, is a rare find indeed.  After a year of utilizing this monitor, I have nothing but praise for the product.  —... Thu, 22 May 2008 06:58:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-3da76 steve9631 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/FreeStyle-Blood-Glucose-Monitoring-System-review-b7a67 I have Type 2 Diabetes. I have to test my blood sugar up to 3 times per day. This can be very painful, to the point that I, like many, haven't tested on a regular basis. — For many years, diabetics were forced to test only on the fingertips and needed a substantial amount of blood for the monitor to read it accurately. — With the Freestyle, this has all changed. — This system allows you to test on various parts of your body and only requires a small amount of blood. This is incredible. — The kit includes: — Freestyle monitor — Freestyle lancing device — Owners book and getting started guide — Lancets, 10 count — Freestyle test strips, 10 count — Control solution for testing your monitor — Carrying case — Daily log book — Lithium battery — The first thing that you should do is read the owners book and guide. This will explain everything that you need to know. It provides step by step... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:08:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/FreeStyle-Blood-Glucose-Monitoring-System-review-b7a67 jtownnurse 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-7f151 This new meter in the One Touch lineup is the smallest I've ever seen. It only requires a tiny blood sample and gives you results in 5 seconds - no coding required. It fits in the smallest purse or a pocket - great for having with you at all times. Available in several nice colors, with new ones coming soon as well - so if you feel like matching it to your outfit, you could even do that ;-) Quick, practiacally painless and stylish - now if only the strips were cheaper... Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:07:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-7f151 mish65 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Diabetic-Tussin-Cold-Medicine-review-77c3 Diabetic Tussen is a cold cough medicine for people with diabetus. It works and is very efficient in helping to control coughs and cold symptoms. But the taste is awful and it makes it very hard to swallow. They need to make things that are good for you good tasting so that they are easier to take. — ... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:25:14 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Diabetic-Tussin-Cold-Medicine-review-77c3 barkingbeaner 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-bb990  This moniter is very easy to set-up and use. It seems to be very accurate. It is conveinant to take with you. The test strips are a little expensive to buy but all in all it is a good product. The mete it self isn't expensive. I like my meter very... Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:16:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-bb990 NanaStacey65 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-09e04 This is a good addition to the One Touch family of meters.  This meter uses the standard test strips, it is easy to test, requires very little blood for the sample, and it is compact and fits everywhere.  This meter is available in 4 colors.  The only drawback is that there is no port to connect the cable to the meter for loading information into a... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:42:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-09e04 LisaB1 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-89d7  I have used various types of glucometers and this one has been the greatest one yet.  It is easy enough to use and small enough to carry in your pocket or purse.  I would recommend this to anybody.  It come with its own case with room to carry strips and lancets. ... Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:26:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-89d7 renee42101 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-b7211 I got this for my mother- and I must say, i've never seen her happier to use a prouct such as this! It's easy to use, and it doesn't involve too much pain. The greatest thing is- you don't always have to use the tips of your fingers. You can use your forearm or around the finger. With only a little blood needed, you can see your results in no... Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:00:44 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-b7211 LadyLunaXO 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-ff521 THIS IS SUCH A GREAT PRODUCT FOR ANYONE WHO HAS TO CHECK THERE BLOOD SUGAR. IT IS A SMALL VERSION OF THE BIGGER ONE BUT WORKS JUST THE SAME AND COMES IN 4 DIFFERENT COLORS SILVER, PINK, BLACK, AND GREEN. VERY EASY TO USE. COMES WITH A CARRYING BAG AND A BOOK TO RECORD YOUR RESULTS, EVEN HOLD YOU RESULTS IN THE METER. — — I RECOMMEND FOR ANYONE THAT DOES NOT LIKE CARRYING AROUND A BIG BULKY METER TRY THIS ONE IT TAKES UP LESS ROOM. —... Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:54:07 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/One-Touch-Ultra-Mini-Blood-Glucose-Monitor-review-ff521 efrainsgurl4eva 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/medtronic-minimed-metronic-insulin-pump-review-477f Actually my daughteris type 1 diabetic and has been on this pump and we know many many other kids on this pump as well. It is very dependable, and the company behind it is awsome to help with trouble shooting or any questions as well. — would highly recommend!!!! —... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:06:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/medtronic-minimed-metronic-insulin-pump-review-477f RESTOREDNHIM 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bayer-Ascensia-Autodisc-Test-Strips-review-4bf2 In March of 2001 I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes.  I knew something was amiss with my body because I was urinating (almost) every two hours, my throat was always soar (dehydration); I always felt tired and run down, and my eye sight was getting worse.  Finally I had had enough of feeling lousy so I went (gasp!) to see my Primary Care Doctor, who diagnosed me with diabetes.  At the time I had a 465dl blood glucose reading, and I was immediately put on an IV drip to lower it.  — I got my blood glucose levels down and under control, but now I would have to monitor said levels for the rest of my life.  So I rushed and bought a traditional glucose meter and strips and found to my chagrin that this would be a very expensive habit to maintain.  — To save money I cut back on the number of times I measured my glucose levels; not good.  One day I was browsing one of the diabetes BB's and ran across the Bayer Ascensia Breeze Glucose meter,... Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:38:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bayer-Ascensia-Autodisc-Test-Strips-review-4bf2 TheBard 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Anastasia-Laboratories-Purifying-Cleansing-Lotion-review-486b If you have diabetes, your skin needs special care to make sure it stays healthy. According to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated one third of diabetics will have a skin disorder caused, or affected, by diabetes during their lifetime. While most skin problems can be avoided by keeping your blood sugar levels well controlled, that doesn't address the problem many have with daily washing - many regular soaps and cleansers are just too harsh, leading to dry, cracked skin. Enter Anastasia Labs. — Anastasia Laboratories — Started in 1985, Anastasia Labs began with the "desire to combine nature and science to produce the first bio-indentical brand of formulations to heal the effects that diabetes has on the skin." Anastasai Marie Chehak, herself a diabetic, led the breakthrough research. Anastasia Laboratories has since built a reputation for being the leader in diabetic skincare treatments. All ingredients are hand picked, used in... Sat, 02 Jun 2007 18:28:28 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Anastasia-Laboratories-Purifying-Cleansing-Lotion-review-486b KimberlyBrock 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/FreeStyle-Blood-Glucose-Monitoring-System-review-fc1c As a Physician's Assistant, I have spent countless hours teaching patients of all ages to manage their diabetes. Part of that education is making sure they understand how important it is to check their blood sugar levels and that they know how to do it correctly.  As a result, I have had hands on experience with practically every home monitor on the market.  Consequently, when I was diagnosed with diabetes, I knew immediately which device I wanted - the FreeStyle monitor. — Most people don't test their blood sugar nearly often enough, and with the reason given most often - "It hurts!" - its easy to understand why.  No one likes to feel like a pincushion and when you have to do it to yourself...enough said.  This is where Freestyle steps in. The monitor requires an extremely small amount of blood and allows you to use alternative sites such as your hand, forearm, upper arm, calf or thigh.  There are times when you will still need to... Sat, 26 May 2007 20:27:39 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/FreeStyle-Blood-Glucose-Monitoring-System-review-fc1c KimberlyBrock 5