Hi,

Well it looks like something was wrong with my NEW freestyle meter. I brought it with me to the Diabetes Center and they have some lab equipment (sorry can't remember the name of the machine) there that is used to calibrate BG meters. The freestyle was giving readings over 20% lower than the lab equipment. In addition, my CDE said that this was the third freestyle meter this week that has had issues. I returned the meter to Walgreen's yesterday ;-(

Thanks,

Adam

Hi,

By the way, I forgot to mention that I did receive the freestyle replacement monitor that was promised to me by TheraSense and guess what --- that one was also off by around 20% ;-( I am trying to get a hold of the TheraSense rep here in Atlanta so I can turn the monitor back over to them. I guess that I will stick with my ultra ;-)

Thanks,

Adam

I called my prescription drug carrier again and this time the phone clone actually took the trouble to consult the pharmacist. It seems that my Freestyle strips are covered after all by the plan. $20.00 copay for a 90 day supply if the doctor specifies that particular kind. They've got a deal.

I'm about to go for another A1c. Will do the comparison check and let you know.

Freestyle's been great for me. Wonder why yours is such a bummer.

BTW, I checked out the Glucerna Precision Soft-Tact system, which looks terrific. However, the strips don't seem to be covered and the meter's over $200.00. Maybe when my ship comes in....