thanks so much saved in research file, Lee
"Robert Miles" > wrote in message
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> On 9/6/2011 12:41 PM, Storrmmee wrote:
>> i am considering getting another meter, as those of you who read some of
>> my
>> posts here i went through a testing phase to see what foods affected me
>> and
>> to try and keep my levels in order, this was partly a learnin g
>> experience
>> for me because of having a diabetic brother and partly as general
>> education
>> for me of how my body reacts to specific foods... it is now that time of
>> year and since the other meter burnt up i am going to try and get a
>> talking
>> meter, but i thought before i started looking, when last i looked there
>> were
>> several on the market, i was wondering if anyone had a particular brand
>> of
>> strip or meter they liked, i thought with experienced long term users i
>> might be able to eliminate a few choices, I am also interested in what
>> meters and strips you wouldn't buy again,
>>
>> Lee
>
> I use a talking meter, because that was the easiest kind
> to get, not because I really need to.
>
> CLEVER CHOICE Auto-Code Voice Blood Glucose Meter
>
> The model number is too small to read.
>
> However, there's a phone number of the back for
> ordering more - 888-777-0737.
>
> Works reasonably well, but apparently only with their
> brand of strips:
>
> Clever Choice Voice Blood Glucose Test Strips
>
> You should be able to order the strips through the same
> phone number.
>
> One batch of bad strips so far - the blood wouldn't go
> into about half of them. Several better batches.
>
>
> I've also used the Advocate TD-4223 talking meter.
> The meter is OK except for a tendency to give strange
> readings if the batteries run low. However, as far
> as I can tell, the matching brand of strips are now
> just too poor in quality to use.
>
> Advocate Glucose Test Strips
>
>
> I suppose you already know that most of the companies
> making the meters make them so they'll work properly
> only with their own brand of strips.
>
> Robert Miles
>