Spirit Healthcare Free Monitor
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Wow,
now that's good service!
I hope gratope see's this as i'm sure he's desperately trying to get a meter!
Wow,
now that's good service!
I hope gratope see's this as i'm sure he's desperately trying to get a meter!
Re: Free Montitor
A lot depends on the cost of the test strips. There are plenty of free meters to be had. If the strips are cheaper than Abbots or e-bay then people will be pleased. How much are they?
Funky Mum said:http://www.spirit-healthcare.co.uk/caresenspatient.aspx
I put in my details yesterday and it has just arrived now :shock:
A lot depends on the cost of the test strips. There are plenty of free meters to be had. If the strips are cheaper than Abbots or e-bay then people will be pleased. How much are they?
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thanks for this Funky Mum - have filled in my details so will wait and see - the strips are a good price at £12 something - as a lot of us have to buy our own strips it sounds like a good deal.
I do love my aviva though
thanks for this Funky Mum
- have filled in my details so will wait and see - the strips are a good price at £12 something - as a lot of us have to buy our own strips it sounds like a good deal.I do love my aviva though
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catherine the test strips are £12.75 for 50 that seems very reasonable to me.
thanks funky mum for the link im definatly going tot get one of these meters for spares and the best bit is the price of test strips cheaper than ebay for the strips for my current meter.
catherine the test strips are £12.75 for 50 that seems very reasonable to me.
thanks funky mum for the link im definatly going tot get one of these meters for spares and the best bit is the price of test strips cheaper than ebay for the strips for my current meter.
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That explains why my DSN is giving out these meters and wanted me to have one instead of prescribing me bayer contour strips! I'm still getting my contour strips for now but may well have to change.
That explains why my DSN is giving out these meters and wanted me to have one instead of prescribing me bayer contour strips! I'm still getting my contour strips for now but may well have to change.
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I think there is a post somewhere that some member was told by her DSN that this is what he/she would be have prescribed from now on as they are cheaper.
I think there is a post somewhere that some member was told by her DSN that this is what he/she would be have prescribed from now on as they are cheaper.
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I believe that was one of ClaireG's posts, she was advised to swap as the strips are cheaper.
She's up there ^^^^
catherinecherub said:
I believe that was one of ClaireG's posts, she was advised to swap as the strips are cheaper.
She's up there ^^^^
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Oh and Funky mum, i'm sure many will be interested so when you have used it a few times, might be a good idea to do a little review for those who are interested
How much blood it uses, how easy is it to use, read etc
Oh and Funky mum, i'm sure many will be interested so when you have used it a few times, might be a good idea to do a little review for those who are interested
How much blood it uses, how easy is it to use, read etc
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Good idea!
ebony321 said:Oh and Funky mum, i'm sure many will be interested so when you have used it a few times, might be a good idea to do a little review for those who are interested
How much blood it uses, how easy is it to use, read etc
Good idea!
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Funky Mun/ebony321, I have seen it, thankyou both so much. So far I have applied for the breeze off the advert on this site, asked Llyods the chemist ( yes, but 3mths wait ! ) Mehdave has sent me a spare one he had, ( there really are good people around ) catherinecherub offered me one ages ago but then I was far to shy to ask for it.
I go for my REALLY long awaited 3rd educational visit to my Diabetic practice nurse, who I know has loads of monitors they " sometimes " give out. So I will badger for one of them. I will have one soon !! Thanks again everyone. :lol:
Funky Mun/ebony321, I have seen it, thankyou both so much. So far I have applied for the breeze off the advert on this site, asked Llyods the chemist ( yes, but 3mths wait ! ) Mehdave has sent me a spare one he had, ( there really are good people around ) catherinecherub offered me one ages ago but then I was far to shy to ask for it.I go for my REALLY long awaited 3rd educational visit to my Diabetic practice nurse, who I know has loads of monitors they " sometimes " give out. So I will badger for one of them. I will have one soon !! Thanks again everyone. :lol:
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I've said this a fair few times now - but if you write a nice letter to the manufacturers, or even an e-mail, they'll most likely send you a meter free of charge.
Just tell them that you've discussed it with your GP, and he's willing to change your prescription to match the strips for the meter that you are going after (even if you don't get strips on prescription - knowhatI'msayin'? Nudge nudge, :wink: :wink: ) .
I've done this for my 2 meters - one is a basic meter for quick readings, and one is a meter with bells n' whistles and all types of memory functions. They both use the same strips, so one prescription covers them both.
I've said this a fair few times now - but if you write a nice letter to the manufacturers, or even an e-mail, they'll most likely send you a meter free of charge.
Just tell them that you've discussed it with your GP, and he's willing to change your prescription to match the strips for the meter that you are going after (even if you don't get strips on prescription - knowhatI'msayin'? Nudge nudge, :wink: :wink: ) .
I've done this for my 2 meters - one is a basic meter for quick readings, and one is a meter with bells n' whistles and all types of memory functions. They both use the same strips, so one prescription covers them both.
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Hi Patch, will do. I have also just applied for the caresens one Funky Mum mentioned. I should have a few soon. If so, I will keep them in thier packaging and send them to newbies or those having difficulty getting one. ( Thanks mehdave, you have started something ) Going for a long walk now. BFN. 8)
Hi Patch, will do. I have also just applied for the caresens one Funky Mum mentioned. I should have a few soon. If so, I will keep them in thier packaging and send them to newbies or those having difficulty getting one. ( Thanks mehdave, you have started something ) Going for a long walk now. BFN. 8)
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Hi Mehdave, ITS ARRIVED !! Thankyou. Tried it just twice, got error 5 and error 2 messages. This is because I've never done it before no doubt. Thanks anyway.
Hi Mehdave, ITS ARRIVED !! Thankyou. Tried it just twice, got error 5 and error 2 messages. This is because I've never done it before no doubt. Thanks anyway.
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Hi Gratope there is a knack to using a bg meter but you will soon get the hang of it. A few tips.
Wash hands in warm water before test.
Prick side of finger just away from the nail, not the pad or it might stop you typing a post to the forum
Gently squeeze finger tip to encourage a small blob of blood, just gently though, if not enough blood is there you may need to adjust the depth of your finger pricker.
Aim for a 'drop' not a smear.
Insert test strip in meter and when 'On' offer tip of strip to blood and let the strip absorb the blood up into test area, dont wipe the test strip onto the blood.
Make sure blood covers the whole of the test strip test area and you should get a good reading.
No more errors
Hi Gratope there is a knack to using a bg meter but you will soon get the hang of it. A few tips.
Wash hands in warm water before test.
Prick side of finger just away from the nail, not the pad or it might stop you typing a post to the forum
Gently squeeze finger tip to encourage a small blob of blood, just gently though, if not enough blood is there you may need to adjust the depth of your finger pricker.
Aim for a 'drop' not a smear.
Insert test strip in meter and when 'On' offer tip of strip to blood and let the strip absorb the blood up into test area, dont wipe the test strip onto the blood.
Make sure blood covers the whole of the test strip test area and you should get a good reading.
No more errors
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My monitor arrived today - not had a proper look - the lancet looks a bit pants compared to my multiclix and the strips are very small - fiddly if you have trouble with your hands - but will be giving it a go over the weekend
My monitor arrived today - not had a proper look - the lancet looks a bit pants compared to my multiclix and the strips are very small - fiddly if you have trouble with your hands - but will be giving it a go over the weekend
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Followed link in first post to order, took me to sight ok, clicked on Diabetic would you like to order free meter, took me to contact us form. It will not allow me to select a topic so cannot send
Followed link in first post to order, took me to sight ok, clicked on Diabetic would you like to order free meter, took me to contact us form. It will not allow me to select a topic so cannot send
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Do you mean the drop down box called enquiry type? - I've just tried it and it worked fine - may be give it another go
Do you mean the drop down box called enquiry type? - I've just tried it and it worked fine - may be give it another go
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That's what I got I just said I was newly diagnosed and would love the opportunity to try one of their monitors.
kjt57 said:Followed link in first post to order, took me to sight ok, clicked on Diabetic would you like to order free meter, took me to contact us form. It will not allow me to select a topic so cannot send
That's what I got I just said I was newly diagnosed and would love the opportunity to try one of their monitors.
