Kate > wrote:
: >
: Others have recommended that I get a BC machine too. Can I get
: everything over the counter? I live 1 mile from Walmart.
: Can you give me the model number of the meter? I would rather this does
: not go through my insurance company. I just tried switching companies
: and they nabbed me, point wise, on sinusitus, which I never had. I was
: misdiagnosed, but because one doc said I had it, the allergist said I
: did not. So, I had plenty of points deducted on my score card. Those of
: you who decide to switch companies sooner or later will understand when
: I bring up a point system. Therefore,
: I can't even imagine what would happen if I mentioned the word DB.

: What type of strips are the best?

: Thanks.

Whatever you do you don't want a label of diabetic, new law or not, as it
does make for great problems geting new insurance.

the Walmart Relion meter is a non-perscrition item adn I believe there is
just one meter, so no model number problems. ?Strips are god only for oa
given brand of meer, so you will have to buy the Walmart,(I guess Relion)
strips, but they are the cheapest around, hence the recommenation for tht
brand when you are not getting it with a perscriion through MD adn
insurance. The Relion are about half the price of most other strips so a
big savings. The meter, itself, is, I believe, about $10 or so, so also
no a big deal. There may be other brands of meters in the store featuring
coupons that make them free, but then you have to use the more expensive
strips so resist those deals:-)

Look at it as your body, your science experiment adn you might actually
enjoy finding out how food works for you.

Good Luck and keep on reporting here and asking any queestions you want.
Yu may get several answers, but we are far from monolithic around here.
Yu have to find what works for YOU!

Wendy