Latest reviews about FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System

stealth says "Freestyle machine. It's a great fit all around." about FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System

stealth — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:35:52 GMT

As a diabetic it is hard to keep this weight off. I have been working out,but the weight is sticking on.I have now switched to P90X. You know that new workout system. Today was my first day and it about killed me. Will keep tou uodated. Until next time, so long....

jtownnurse says "Virtually Painless Blood Glucose Testing" about FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System

jtownnurse — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:08:28 GMT

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 instructions with photos and makes it all very easy.

The monitor itself is quite small and easy to understand. There are only 2 buttons...

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KimberlyBrock says "Almost pain free testing" about FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System

KimberlyBrock — Sat, 26 May 2007 20:27:39 GMT

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 poke your fingertip and that's where the "almost"...

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