We highly recommend the accu check machine. We got if free from the hospital, don't know if this is becase Adam is a child?
Also could you use a sharper thicker needle to draw the blood?
Best Wishes
JEANETTE
Hello there, I'm Jeanette Mum to Adam aged 10 who was diagnosed type 1, 9 months ago. I'm no expert but I want to tell you that when Adam was first diagnosed he used the freestyle strips with Optium Exceed BS machine and I agree they were a nightmare to use. I DO KNOW THOUGH THAT YOU NEEDEN'T...