"Dan Abel" > wrote in message
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> In article
> >,
> Lynn from Fargo > wrote:
>
>> On Aug 30, 6:53 am, Typefree Diabetes >
>> wrote:
>> > Items for the basket
>
>> > recipient would truly appreciate. For instance, with glucose test
>> > monitors getting more and more compact in size, they could be a
>> > potentially perfect choice for inclusion in the gift basket.
>
>> How damned stupid. Glucose test meters are giveaways at health
>> fairs. It's the strips that are breaking the bank. They're about a
>> buck apiece. Lets see . . . at six pokes a day that's $44 a
>> week . . .
>
> Well, I'll be darned! Funny coincidence! They sell test strips! And
> the first pack featured is only US$86 for 50!

Seriously? Now that's something I wouldn't want. A basket of strips.
Gee... Maybe they could put a needle clipper in there as well.