Glucose Meter

The Extra Blood Glucose Kit From Abbott

2009-02-19T01:41:00.000-08:00

Compact and portable Blood Glucose Kit From Abbott. Very easy to use and requires minimal blood sample.
Will definitely be purchasing again
Very compact Blood Glucose Kit From Abbott, but not selfcontained, you still have to carry a lancet device and lancets with you. I wish for a computer interface (maybe infrared or bluetooth) to upload your log, but still a very useful product

Play Sudoku Puzzle

2009-02-15T21:42:00.000-08:00

Include Sudoku on your Web

Play Sudoku

2009-02-15T21:35:00.000-08:00

The New Technologies of Blood Glucose Monitoring

2009-02-09T17:11:00.001-08:00

Diabetes care should be designed for each individual patient. Most glucose meters are designed to test the blood sugar level by pricking a fingertip with a lancing device. Some glucose meters however, allow testing blood from alternative sites, such as the upper arm, forearm, base of the thumb, and thigh.

Sampling blood from alternative sites may be desirable, but it may have some limitations. Blood in the fingertips show changes in glucose levels more quickly than blood in other parts of the body. This means that alternative site test results may be different from fingertip test results not because of the meter's ability to test accurately, but because the actual glucose concentration can be different. FDA believes that further research is needed to better understand these differences in test values and their possible impact on the health of people with diabetes.

Glucose concentrations change rapidly after a meal, insulin or exercise. Glucose levels at the alternative site appear to change more slowly than in the fingertips. Because of this concern, FDA has now requested that manufacturers either show their device is not affected by differences between alternative site and fingertip blood samples during times of rapidly changing glucose, or alert users about possible different values at these times.

Recommended labeling precautions include these statements:

Alternative site results may be different than the fingertip when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g. after a meal, taking insulin or during or after exercise).
Do not test at an alternative site, but use samples taken from the fingertip, if
- you think your blood sugar is low,
- you are not aware of symptoms when you become hypoglycemic, or
- the site results do not agree with the way you feel.

Urine and Blood Ketones

2009-02-09T17:09:00.000-08:00

Urine and Blood Ketones

When the body does not have enough insulin, fats are used for fuel instead of glucose. A by-product of burning fats is the production of ketones. Ketones are passed in the urine and can be detected with a urine test.

If you do not have diabetes, you usually have only small amounts of ketones in your blood and urine. If you have diabetes, however, you may have high amounts of ketones and acid, a condition known as ketoacidosis. This condition can cause nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain and can be life threatening.

You may use urine dipsticks to rapidly and easily measure the ketones in your urine. You dip a dipstick in your urine and follow the instruction on the package to see if you have a high amount of ketones.

If you have type 1 diabetes, are pregnant with preexisting diabetes, or who have diabetes caused by pregnancy (gestational diabetes), you should check your urine for ketones. If you have diabetes and are ill, under stress, or have any symptoms of high ketones, you should also test your urine for ketones.

Results of ketone testing should be interpreted with care. High ketone levels are found when patients are pregnant (in the first morning urine sample), starving, or recovering from a hypoglycemic episode.

There are now tests for measuring ketones in blood that your doctor may use or you can use at home. Some measure a specific ketone (beta-hydroxybuyric acid) that patients with diabetic ketoacidosis may have.

It is still not known which type of ketone test -blood or urine-- offers more aid to people with diabetes.

For more information about ketone tests, use the following links:

Medlineplus Healthline Health Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Ketones-Urine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003585.htm

Glycosylated เซรุ่มโปรตีน

2009-02-09T17:02:00.000-08:00

Glycosylated เซรุ่มโปรตีน

เซรุ่มโปรตีนเช่นเฮโมโกลบิน, รวมกับกลูโคสเพื่อฟอร์ม ผลิตภัณฑ์ glycosylated การทดสอบ ผลิตภัณฑ์glycosylated เหล่านี้สามารถให้ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับการควบคุมกลูโคสน้อยกว่า ทดสอบ glycosylated เฮโมโกลบิน.

ทดสอบทั่วไปหนึ่งคือการทดสอบ fructosamine ซึ่งให้ข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับสถานะของกลูโคสระยะเวลา มากกว่าหนึ่งถึงสองสัปดาห์ หมายความว่าเลือดกลูโคสค่าที่สูงกว่าสองสัปดาห์ที่ผ่านมา. การทดสอบนี้เป็นสิ่งที่ดีสำหรับการดูการเปลี่ยนแปลง ระยะสั้นของในสถานะ กลูโคสในระหว่างตั้งครรภ์หรือหลังจากการเปลี่ยนแปลงที่สำคัญในการรักษา ไม่มีทั่วไปแนวทางเมื่อต้องการใช้การทดสอบนี้. ควรคุยกับแพทย์เกี่ยวกับการทดสอบนี้ว่าจะเป็นเหมาะสำหรับคุณหรือไม่

หากคุณมีโรคอื่นๆที่สามารถเปลี่ยนเซรุ่มโปรตีนของคุณหรือถ้าคุณมีจำนวนมาก วิตามินเซลเซียส (ascorbic กรด) ในอาหารเหล่านี้ให้ทดสอบอาจผิดค่า.

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Limelight

2008-12-21T19:21:00.000-08:00

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Limelight

Publisher : OneTouch - LifeScan
Company : OneTouch - LifeScan

Features

For use with OneTouch Ultra Test Strips
Fast results in just 5 seconds
Easy to read large screen
50-test memory to view recent results
Complete testing system includes everything you need

Product Description

Drug Facts. . . . Take the Dull Out of Testing OneTouch UltraMini is available in Pink Glow, Silver Moon, Limelight, and Jet Black. With the OneTouch? UltraMini™ Meter, blood glucose testing will never be dull again. Free Diabetes Education with Every Meter Your OneTouch? UltraMini™ Meter comes complete with Simple Start™ Diabetes+Food — an educational booklet that can help you manage your diabetes around food. It Comes with Everything You Need OneTouch? Lancing Device OneTouch? Ultra? Control Solution 10 OneTouch? UltraSoft? Lancets OneTouch? AST™ Clear Cap for testing on forearm or palm Mini carrying case, batteries, and logbook Owner’s Booklet, Quick Reference Guide, and Quick Start Guide Covered by Insurance The OneTouch? UltraMini™ uses OneTouch? Ultra? Test Strips, covered at the lowest co-pay by more health plans than any other test strip...

Customer reviews

Misleading product description - beware by .. D. SMITH ()
The product description states "Complete testing system includes everything you need", but this does not include the needed test strips costing 2-4 times more.

OneTouch-SureStep Test Strips, 50 Test Strips

2008-11-21T19:12:00.000-08:00

OneTouch-SureStep Test Strips, 50 Test Strips

Publisher : OneTouch
Company : SureStep

Features

For blood glucose testing with OneTouch?SureStep? Meter only.

Product Description

Each SureStep? Test Strip Contains: Glucose Oxidase, 6.3 IU; Peroxidase, 5.6 IU; A Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid Salt 42 ug, 3-Methyl-2-Benzothiazolinone Hydrazone Solubilized 27 ug.

Customer reviews

test strips by .. James C. Price ()
These test strips were excellent quality, and at the best price I could find. I am now a repeat customer. JCP

Sportline Solo 900 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

2008-10-26T19:07:00.000-07:00

Sportline Solo 900 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Publisher : Sportline
Company : Sportline

Features

Patented one touch technology
Ekg accurate heart rate reading
No chest band required
Chronograph
Time 12/24 setting

Amazon.com Product Description

Easily measure your intensity level while jogging or working out with the Sportline Solo 900 heart rate watch. Boasting patented S-Pulse One-Touch technology, the watch responds to a single touch of the finger to deliver accurate EKG heart readings in just a few seconds. Merely hit the center button and you're set. Even better, he Solo 900 doesn't require an uncomfortable chest belt, nor does it require you to stand still to measure your pulse. Easy to use, accurate, and responsive, the Solo 900 is a must for the modern workout enthusiast. Other details include a built-in chronograph, 12- and 24-hour time settings, a large digital backlit display, an hourly chime, and an alarm. Water-resistant to 30 meters, the unisex watch is backed by a one-year warranty.

Product Description

The Sportline Solo 900 changes everything. With patented One-Touch Technology, one finger and a few seconds is all you need for EKG accurate heart rate readings. Break free from uncomfortable chest belts and complicated heart rate sensors that only work when you're standing still. Maximize your workout and weight loss program with the heart rate watch that's accurate, easy-to-use and responds whenever you need it to.

Customer reviews

Good buy! by .. Philip Tuazon ()
The Solo 900 is easy to use with a simple press of a button to get your heart rate. I would have liked the unit to come with guidelines for my age and weight for my heart rate during workouts. However, for anyone looking for a heart rate monitor for their workouts that's economical and not complicated in use it's a good buy.

Perfect For Me.... by .. New To Spin (Washington, DC)
Since I am just breaking into the whole gym scene, this watch was perfect for me. Not many bells and whistles but easy to operate. I've even been able to use it during a spin class without falling off the bike!

A little disruptive by .. Deane ()
This is my first heartrate monitor and I really didn't want the kind that wraps around the chest, so I bought this one. It's kind of cumbersome to have to press the button for a reading and it requires a solid push & hold to get the reading. I guess I'll go for a chest-strap next time.

Very Functional-Excellent Value by .. Kdoggrox (Florida Keys)
This heartrate monitor cost under $30 and I love it. It's simple, few bells and whistles, but for my needs right now, it's perfect. I did not want to wear a chest strap because I find any additional encumbrance while working out to be an irritant. With the watch on your wrist, to measure your heartrate you simply depress a large button on the front for a few seconds. It's easy to do even if you're running or working out. The large display gives the reading--according to the literature accurate to within 1 heartbeat per minute--in seconds. Don't buy this if you want to download to your computer or look at a graph of heartrate over time. I suspect that at some point I might want to do that, and I will need to upgrade. But to manually monitor your heartrate during a work out to see if you're in the zone, this watch is perfect. Simple, inexpensive, well-made and functional. (Also includes an alarm, stopwatch, and a large, easily read digital face with a light.)

Durable by .. M. Russell (Indiana)
I found this heart monitor watch on clearance at a local department store and bought it due to its low price. I was looking for a heart monitor that would stand up to water as my main form of exercise is water aerobics. For the price I figured I wouldn't mind if it did not stand up to the humidity, moisture, and possible accidental drop in water.

It has more than lived up to what I wanted. I even measured its heart monitor rate against my doctor's rate for my heart and it came within two beats. It has endured the pool environment successfully and impressively. I don't have to slow down much to pick the watch up, put it over my wrist and press the button. And yes, I did accidently drop it in the pool without realizing immediately. Less than a minute I did realize and was able to get it from the pool floor with it still working. The display faded out for a few minutes but then it was right back, working without any problems or side effects from the drop in the pool.

Although I paid bare minimum for it I would easily pay this price or more. I am now looking for one that does have a few more bells and whistles. This one is bare minimum on features but has sold me on its brand name.

BUY NOW !! Sportline Solo 900 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

SanDisk Sansa Clip 4 GB MP3 Player (Silver)

2008-10-23T21:12:00.000-07:00

SanDisk Sansa Clip 4 GB MP3 Player (Silver)

Release Date : 2008-03-15
Publisher : SanDisk
Company : SanDisk

Features

Tiny, ultra-portable 4 GB MP3 player
Plays MP3, WMA, secure WMA, and Audible audio file formats
FM tuner with 40 preset channels
Up to 15 hours of play time with internal rechargeable battery
Voice recording with built-in microphone

Product Description

The colorful Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip comes with a fashionable clip for wearing anywhere. Other features include: microphone, long-lasting rechargeable battery and a bright screen for exceptionally easy navigation of tunes. of tunes.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip features a fashionable clip for wearing anywhere, FM radio, voice recording, and a bright four-line screen for quick and easy navigation of tunes and features.

The tiny wearable MP3 Player with big sound.

The perfect music player for the gym-goer, runner, walker, or traveler.

Includes belt clip.

Audio Player

The Sansa Clip plays MP3, WMA, secure WMA, and Audible file formats. Enjoy up to 15 hours of play time with the internal rechargeable battery, and take up to 2,000 songs (WMA format) wherever the mood strikes you. Connect via USB to your computer for charging and synchronizing.

FM Radio

With the digital FM tuner--which features 40 user presets--you can listen to the radio or tune in to the TVs while you sweat it out at the gym.

Voice Recorder

Use the built-in microphone to record memos, meetings, lectures, or anything else you might want to keep for later listening.

What's in the Box

Sansa Clip MP3 player, clip accessory, USB 2.0 transfer cable, earphones, promotional inserts, quick start guide.

Customer reviews

Awesome performance, great value by .. M. Fallas (Costa Rica)
Sandisk Sansa Clip is defenetly a great idea for an extremely portable, affordable and high quality audio player. Doesn't only combine small size and weight with high capacity, but it also has a great sound quality, decent battery life, and an extraordinary codec support.

Launched probably as a low-end digital audio player, people soon started to realize that the built in sound chip was more than impressive, and the quality of the audio beats a lot of more expensive players in the market.

With a 4GB of capacity and an 8GB version coming soon, it has plenty of room to fit a mini music collection in there and not having to worry about changing your music in quite a while.

Also, with the latest firmware update, you will be able to play OGG and FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) high quality audio from this tiny little device.

A piece of advice... as soon as you get yours, proceed with the firmware upgrade to get the best out of your player. Also to avoid losing your personal customizations. FW Upgrade always resets the device to factory settings. If you already own it, backup your settings and music, and perform upgrade.

PROS:

-Sturdy

-Extremely Portable, small and lightweight.

-OLED power saving screen.

-MP3, WMA + Audible 4 support.

-OGG Vorbis support (After 1.01.29a Firware upgrade)

-FLAC support (After 1.01.30a Firware upgrade)

-Over average battery life

CONS

-No expandability slot (c'mon Sandisk)

-Not the best radio reception

-Included headphones are cheap (get decent ones, Sennheiser are great and mostly unexpensive)

-Fingerprint and scratch magnet (get a case ASAP)

-OLED screen stays on while charging (Oleds tend to die after ~5000 hrs of use)

The only reason why I'm not giving 5 stars is because I'd love a MicroSD slot to add some extra room to fit half my music collection in there if possible. I'd say this is 4.5 stars.

If you like to exercise, jog, play, or do whatever it is that you like, you don't want to carry a heavy delicate device with you that you must be aware of not dropping to protect valuable LCD screens, you don't need photos or movies, and you like to have great sound quality in your music or audiobooks, this player is for you. It's also great as a spare or second media player for active people.

Love this Clip by .. L. Snyder (New Columbia, PA USA)
I have used this player quite a bit since I got it. No problems so far. I think the controls are very easy to use. I am happy with this clip!

Sansa clip 4GB by .. R. Graczyk (Boston, MA USA)
The operation of the Sansa Clip is much better than expected. For a player that small, it provides all that I would want from it. The only disapointment are the earphones. Invest in a decent pair of earbuds, and you will be impressed.

Small, easy to use, great buy! by .. Edward W. Fournier (Bellingham, WA USA)
If you don't need album covers or photos this is a terrific player. The sound (equlization possible)is very good. The small size and effective clip are plusses.

I like it by .. Salah A. Abukheraiba (Qatar)
Some times I have some difficulties in plugging it with the pc, but generally it is good.

Am so happy with it.

BUY NOW!! SanDisk Sansa Clip 4 GB MP3 Player (Silver)

One Touch Ultra Mail Order Test Strips, 50 CT

2008-10-23T19:01:00.000-07:00

One Touch Ultra Mail Order Test Strips, 50 CT

Release Date : 2008-06-09
Publisher : One Touch
Company : One Touch Ultra

Features

Requires only a tiny sample. Automatically draws blood into test strip.
Number 1 Test Strip in the U.S.**Based on sold volume

Product Description

OneTouch Ultra strips use a Fastdraw Design to automatically draw blood into the strip. The results are produced in only 5 seconds. For blood glucose testing with OneTouch Ultra, OneTouch Ultra 2, OneTouch Ultra Smart and OneTouch UltraMini brand meters and InDuo Systems. Package contains 2 Vials of 25 test strips, 50 in all.

Expiration Date is 12+ months. Guaranteed!

BUY NOW!! One Touch Ultra Mail Order Test Strips, 50 CT

One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips, 50 Count

2008-10-22T18:41:00.000-07:00

One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips, 50 Count

Release Date : 2008-05-16
Publisher : One Touch
Company : OneTouch

Features

Requires only a tiny sample. Automatically draws blood into test strip.
Number 1 Test Strip in the U.S.**Based on sold volume

Customer reviews

IT'S JUST RIGHT... by .. Christina Packard (Sarasota, FL United States)
The One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips work perfectly.

I have the One Touch Ultra meter. The strips slide into the meter so easily every time. The stripe size is approximately 1/4 inch wide and 1 1/4 inch long. They appear to be made out of plastic, so you do have to use one whole test strip for each test. I say that because you cannot cut them in half, nor can you reuse them again. One end has a white and black striped end which you slide into the meter. The other end has an approximate 1/8th by 1/4 inch clear plastic area. This is where you would see the blood being tested.

When I have tested, the lancet just barely has to prick my finger. I find it amazing that just the smallest drop of blood is needed to get a reading. Once the small drop of blood is showing, all I have to do is touch the top of the test strip to the droplet and immediately the blood is drawn along into the plastic clear area. Drawing the blood takes only a second and the One Touch Ultra gives me the results in 5 seconds.

The One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Strips are just that!

BUY NOW!! One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips, 50 Count

Safety 1st ACCU-R.A.T.E. Forehead and Underarm Thermometer

2008-10-21T19:19:00.000-07:00

Safety 1st ACCU-R.A.T.E. Forehead and Underarm Thermometer

Release Date : 2008-01-15
Publisher : Safety 1st
Company : Safety 1st

Features

Quick, one touch measurement
Not influenced by room temperature
Forehead or underarm use
Easy-to-read display
Convenient storage pouch included

Product Description

With one simple touch to your child's temple or underarm, the Safety 1st ACCU-R.A.T.E.Thermometer delivers an accurate reading in just 7 seconds! Advanced R.A.T.E. (Rapid Accurate Temperature Establishment) Technology calculates the exact rate of heat transfer from your child's blood vessels to the surface of the skin! The Safety 1st ACCU-R.A.T.E.TM Forehead/Underarm Thermometer is most accurate, high-tech choice for today's baby!!

BUY NOW!! Safety 1st ACCU-R.A.T.E. Forehead and Underarm Thermometer

OneTouch Inversion Table Includes 4 SPARE Free ankle pads and FREE YOGA Ball 5S

2008-10-21T19:14:00.000-07:00

OneTouch Inversion Table Includes 4 SPARE Free ankle pads and FREE YOGA Ball 5S

Publisher : OneTouch
Company : OneTouch

Features

4 Extra Ergonomic Ankle Pads Included Free Plus YOGA BALL AND PUMP!
25 Height and Incline Adjustments
Easily Folds for Storage When not in use
For Users up to 6' 5" Tall and up to 270lbs
Premium Construction

Product Description

The OneTouch Massage Inversion Table is a Premium Inversion Table designed to take pressure off of the back and spine. Inversion tables have been used for years to reduce stress and tension in back muscles allowing for increased circulation and a reduction in inflammation around nerves that can cause pain and discomfort. This table will invert to 160 degrees with the nylon safety strap or 180 degrees without the strap and will accommodate users up to 65 Tall and up to 270 lbs. We include 4 Extra ankle pads at no extra charge.

Customer reviews

Good solid product by .. fraubro (Fillmore, Ca.)
This is a wonderful item and offers a real easy to assemble inversion talbe. Using it gives you a wide awake brain and helps with edema. The only drawback is the ankle braces. they are designed for thin legs. They give you an extra pair, but of the same size. If you have edema and larger legs, they are painful. I take the ankle braces off and that works, but now I can't get as far inverted as with braces. The spare pair of braces should be for larger legs. If they did that it would be perfect. It's still a good deal!

inversion table by .. James R. Johnson (bayonne nj usa)
for my back problem, it works great. was going to chiropractor twice a week, now I'm down to once a month.

BUY NOW!! OneTouch Inversion Table Includes 4 SPARE Free ankle pads and FREE YOGA Ball 5S

OneTouch Portable Massage Table with THICK 3" PADDED DECK

2008-10-21T19:03:00.000-07:00

OneTouch Portable Massage Table with THICK 3" PADDED DECK and Full Tilt Back Rest Includes Face Cradle- White 4E

Publisher : OneTouch Massage
Company : OneTouch Massage

Features

3" THICK FOAM DECK PADDING and Canadian Maple Hardwood Construction
77 Inches Long with Reclining back rest
Seperate adjustable Face Cradle
3.5 inch table- triple soft foam
Carry case included

Product Description

Full Feature Massage Table:
New 3" extra thick deck padding.
INCLUDES a multi position reclining back rest mounted in the surface deck that provides unequaled usage flexibility
Made out of quality strong Canadian Maple!
Exceptional stability and no squeaks thanks to cable tension rods and locking leg struts.
No tools required for Assembly, (Although inspection and tightening of leg struts recommended due to load shifting).
Soft and restful triple foam 3 1/2 inch table 1.5 inches of triple soft foam
Soft and easy to clean vinyl surface
Front end headrest is adjustable: Angle adjustable tapered head rest
2 Face rest portals are conveniently available on both ends of table
Braced and reinforced corners structure
Weight Capacity: 450 lbs
Set-up Dimension: 77" L w/Out Face Cradle ? 27" Wide
Fold-up Dimension: 28" W ? 36.5" L ? 7" Thick
Adjustable Height - 26" To 36"
COMES WITH CARRY CASE
Cream Color
Shipping insurance included in pricing

Customer reviews

VERY GOOD by .. Daniel L. Sandoz ()
CUANDO RECIBI EL PRODUCTO FALLTO UNA PIESA ES EL ACESORIO QUE SIRVE PARA PODER PONER EL APOYA CABESA SI SERIAN TAN AMABLES DE ENVIARLO

Superbly Crafted Table by .. A. Carpenter ()
I use this table to provide relaxation and pain relief to my athelete room mates. They love the experience and quite often fall asleep on the cushiony table. The tilting back makes head and face massage much easier, even if it is difficult to bring it back down to the flat position in one smooth motion. It is also a snap to adjust the height. The addtional ahead rest and arm rests make the massage a more comfortable experience for the person receiving and the person giving the massage. It is a bit unwieldy weighing in at about 60 pounds, but manageable. I would highly recommend this product for beginners or advanced practitioners.

Sportline Solo 910W Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch

2008-10-21T18:49:00.000-07:00

Sportline Solo 910W Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Publisher : Sportline
Company : Sportline

Features

Patented one touch technology
Ekg accurate heart rate reading
No chest band required
Measures calories burned
Countdown timer

Product Description

Sportline has taken Heart Rate Watches a giant step forward. The new Solo 910 with patented One-Touch Technology puts and end to uncomfortable chest belts and complicated heart rate monitors. A single touch delivers EKG accurate heart rate measurements whether you're on pause or speeding down the path. And with a built-in chronograph and sport timer, the Solo 910 puts you in control of your workouts. So feel free to move at your speed and with no strings (or anything else) attached.

Amazon.com Product Description

Easily measure your intensity level while jogging or working out with the Solo 910W women's heart rate watch. A giant step forward in heart rate watches, the Solo 910W boasts Sportline's patented One-Touch technology, which responds to a single touch of the finger to deliver accurate EKG heart readings in just a few seconds. Merely hit the center button and you're set. Even better, the Solo 910W doesn't require an uncomfortable chest belt, nor do you have to stand still to measure your pulse. Want to know your heart rate while powering down the path? No problem. Easy to use, accurate, and responsive, the watch lets you cruise at your own speed with no strings (or anything else) attached. Other details include a built-in chronograph, 12- and 24-hour time settings, a large digital backlit display, an alarm, a countdown timer, a calendar, and an hourly chime. Water-resistant to 30 meters, the Solo 910W is backed by a one-year warranty.

Customer reviews

Numb fingers don't matter by .. S. A. Duerksen (San Jose, CA)
This watch is great!! I have Peripheral Neuropathy, which causes my fingers to be numb, so I cannot take my pulse while exercising. I was told about this kind of watch by the Physical Therapist teaching the chronic pain management class I'm taking. I checked out Amazon, of course, and found a large selection. I liked the look of this one and am quite pleased. It's easy to use, has large enough numbers to read easily, even without my glasses, and it does all kinds of things, like count caleries, count steps, be a stop watch, and ... it even tells time. It looks good too!! Another lady in the class, who has the same problem finding her pulse rate while exercising, has ordered one from Amazon, too.

Great Watch! by .. Yvette Beatrice Edrei (Venezuela)
Really good wacth and more than that, I really appreciate the response from the amazon team when I told them the watch got lost in the deliver.

Thanks a lot to the Amazon people!!!!

Sportline Solo 910W Women's Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Durable Flexible Clear Silicone Skin Case + Car + Home Travel Charger For SanDisk Sansa Clip

2008-10-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

Durable Flexible Clear Silicone Skin Case + Car + Home Travel Charger For SanDisk Sansa Clip

Publisher : Bargaincell
Company : Bargaincell

Features

This Combo Pack Includes: One Skin Case, One Home Charger, One Car Charger.
Case: Durable & flexible soft silicone material. Custom made to fit SanDisk Sansa Clip perfectly.
Prevents damage to yourSansa Clip from objects in your pockets or purse.
Charger: Vehicle Lighter Adaptor. (12~24v DC). Short circuit protection. LED charging indication
HOME CHARGER:Input: 100V - 240V (U.S. & World Standard) (50~60Hz/180mA). Output: 7.6V / 800mA

Product Description

Compatible with Sansa Clip 1GB 2GB 4GB

Customer reviews

Great item for Sansa Clip 4GB by .. Bryan Park (Philadelphia, PA USA)
I just got a Sandisk Sansa Clip 4GB, and it kept getting smudged, so I got this. It's great - keeps the player protected, and fits perfectly. There are two chargers - I really only needed the AC one, I don't need the car charger. It turns out that the charger is actually listed for the Blackberry 6510 - I guess they share the same plug input, which means that if I need a replacement USB cord for syncing, I can search for Blackberry 6510 accessories. I've already used the AC adapter, and it's nice being able to charge the Sansa Clip without having to plug it in to the computer.

More INFO!! Durable Flexible Clear Silicone Skin Case + Car + Home Travel Charger For SanDisk Sansa Clip

Ascensia Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-10-14T19:16:00.000-07:00

Ascensia Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Value Pack Includes Blood Glucose Monitor, Quick Referance Guide, User Guide, MICROLET Adjustable Lancing Device with 5 Lancets and a CLINILOG Record Diary PLUS A FREE BONUS Carrying Case - 1440 Kit

Publisher : Bayer
Company : Ascensia Breeze2

Features

10-Test Disc for NoStrip Handling!
No Code Required!
Designed With You In Mind for Easy Handling!
A New - Faster Test! Smaller Sample!
Easy Accuracy, Every Time!

Product Description

Ascensia Breeze2 Features AND MORE!: Large, easy-to-read display. Single-function buttons are easy to use. Uses just a tiny drop of blood and provides accurate results every time. Automatic error detection and messaging helps ensure accuracy. Easy to operate for adults and children, even for people with limited dexterity or vision. Cleared for multiple-site testing including the finger, forearm, palm, abdomen and thigh. Just be sure to ask your healthcare professional which testing sites are right for you. Comfortable and convenient shape that's stable enough for tabletop testing. Comes with simple instructions and clear photographs that illustrate each easy step. Saves information for up to 100 tests. Download your glucose results to your own personal computer using Ascensia WINGLUCOFACTS Diabetes Management Software for easy diabetes data management. Effortless and Accurate Testing Time After Time Regular diabetes testing is very important but it can be difficult to manage. That's why we've created the Ascensia BREEZE2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System. With one easy-to-load Ascensia AUTODISC 10-test disc, you can load once and you're good for 10 tests. And no coding is required. So you get accurate results time after time.

Ascensia Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Car + Home Wall Charger for Sandisk Sansa Clip 1GB, 2GB

2008-10-13T21:18:00.000-07:00

Car + Home Wall Charger for Sandisk Sansa Clip 1GB, 2GB

Publisher : Eforcity
Company : eforcity

Features

This value combo includes: 1 X Rapid Car Charger 1 X Premium Travel Charger
100% New High Quality Generic (Non-OEM) Item.
Compatible with: Creative Zen V / Zen V Plus / Zen Stone / Zen Stone Plus / Sandisk / Sansa Clip

Product Description

Eforcity Branded Accessory. Enjoy 30-Days Money Back Guarantee if purchased through Eforcity.

Customer reviews

Charger is sucky. by .. Mark Twain (IA)
This charger absolutely does not work -- it is worthless. I've attempted multiple configurations and times and it actually drains the charge already on the MP3 unit. Don't even try it. It is hard to believe something so simple is so severely flawed.

Doesn't work with Sansa Clip AT ALL by .. K. Crouch (Flower Mound, Tx. USA)
Didn't work. Shows connected but doesn't charge. BargainCell is misrepresenting the product big time. JUNK.

Doesn't Work by .. Marquitos ()
I got this bundle thinking "I got a great deal" right? WRONG! The chargers don't work with my Sansa Clip 2GB. The light comes on and the charging screen pops up and everything but once you unplug you notice that there is no charge, even if left over night charging on the wall charger. And the car charger I just don't know some times it charges and other times it does not. So if you are thinking of buying it you might want to think again...

It doesn't charge the Clip by .. L. Berry (North Coast of Ohio)
I bought this hoping it would charge my Sansa Clip. It doesn't work at all. I even went as far as to try different outlets and it doesn't charge.

Don't waste your money by .. C. Wall (Suwanee, GA United States)
I bought these chargers for my daughter's 1 GB Sansa Clip. Neither will charge it. Plus, the car charger broke (wire came out of plug-in) after a few attempted uses. Not even worth one star.

SanDisk Sansa Clip 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)

2008-10-13T21:06:00.000-07:00

SanDisk Sansa Clip 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)

Publisher : SanDisk
Company : SanDisk

Features

Robust and portable 2 GB MP3 player
Supports MP3, WMA, and secure WMA music file playback
Speedy USB 2.0 connectivity
Easy-to-read backlit screen
Built-in voice-recording feature

Product Description

The colorful Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip comes with a fashionable clip for wearing anywhere. Other features include: FM radio, microphone, long-lasting rechargeable battery and a bright screen for exceptionally easy navigation of tunes.

Amazon.com Product Description

The colorful Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features. An ideal choice for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip comes with a fashionable clip for simple portability.

The colorful Sansa Clip packs many features into a small package. View larger. View product details.

The player comes with a clip on the back for wearing anywhere. View larger. Designed as a solution for taking your favorite music everywhere you go, the Sansa Clip packs in 2 GB of reliable flash memory. That's enough memory to store up to 1,000 WMA music tracks. With the Clip in hand, you can enjoy MP3, WMA, and secure WMA music files on the move in an extremely portable form factor. The player supports USB 2.0 connectivity for speedy file transfers.

An easy-to-read backlit screen helps keep tabs on must-have playback information, such as track titles and artist names. An easy-to-use user interface makes it a cinch to find and play your favorite stored music.

For added versatility, the Clip comes with a built-in FM radio with 40 programmable station presets and voice-recording features. The FM radio is a great feature for catching up on breaking news or weather highlights. The voice-recording mode can be a handy tool for students and business users.

The Clip's rechargeable battery can support up to 15 hours of continuous music playback. The Clip is compatible with Windows XP, 2000 SP2, and Vista operating systems.

What's in the Box
Sansa Clip MP3 player, USB 2.0 cable, earphones, promotional inserts, and quick start guide.

Customer reviews

Great sound quality by .. L. Wellbaum (Jewett, IL USA)
I have never had any kind of mp3 or ipod so this is my very first experience. I like how easy it is to move songs from my computer to to mp3. my only issue is I have crappy dial up so it take about 45 min per song to down load. Something to think about. over all easy to find song, radio gets great reception.

I LOVE This Cute Lil MP3.... by .. T. Thayer (Conn.)
I bought one for my son's B-Day & was surprised when I saw how small it was,but don't let the size fool you it has awesome sound,you can clip it just about anywhere,it's easy to use,the ear buds have a nice weight & the sound beats the my SPi MP3 I bought & mine is a Nightmare to use,so unless my other son wants that one it's going back & I'm gonna buy another SanDisk.

So far I have yet to find a down side with it...

Wow by .. Price ()
I am very satisfied with this player. It is easy to download music and the music is very clear. The signals from the radio are clear.

It's a perfect little toy by .. T. Kerns (Arlington VA)
I'm not a techy, not into all the electronic gadgets available today, and couldn't see paying the iPod price, so based on others reviews, I bought the 2GB Clip.

It's great! Unobtrusive, light, and works very well. I've had it about a month and use it 5x/week. I purchased it to use for workouts, clip it to the hem of my shirt, and so far it's performed 100%.

Just what I wanted by .. Regina D. Boyd (Albany, NY)
This little - and it is little - MP3 player is great. Easy to use and holds plenty of songs. You have all of the fancy listening choices. I did not want to spend alot of money and had a tons of cd's at home. It was great. Just download to your window Media player , sync and download. It took 30 seconds to download.

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Pink Glow

2008-10-01T19:10:00.000-07:00

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Pink Glow

Publisher : OneTouch - LifeScan
Company : OneTouch - LifeScan

Features

For use with OneTouch Ultra Test Strips
Fast results in just 5 seconds
Easy to read large screen
50-test memory to view recent results
Complete testing system includes everything you need

Product Description

Take the Dull Out of Testing OneTouch UltraMini is available in Pink Glow, Silver Moon, Limelight, and Jet Black. With the OneTouch? UltraMini™ Meter, blood glucose testing will never be dull again. Free Diabetes Education with Every Meter Your OneTouch? UltraMini™ Meter comes complete with Simple Start™ Diabetes+Food — an educational booklet that can help you manage your diabetes around food. It Comes with Everything You Need OneTouch? Lancing Device OneTouch? Ultra? Control Solution 10 OneTouch? UltraSoft? Lancets OneTouch? AST™ Clear Cap for testing on forearm or palm Mini carrying case, batteries, and logbook Owner’s Booklet, Quick Reference Guide, and Quick Start Guide Covered by Insurance The OneTouch? UltraMini™ uses OneTouch? Ultra? Test Strips, covered at the lowest co-pay by more health plans than any other test strip...

One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips, 100 Count

2008-09-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips, 100 Count

Release Date : 2008-05-16
Publisher : One Touch
Company : One Touch Ultra

Features

Requires only a tiny sample. Automatically draws blood into test strip.
Number 1 Test Strip in the U.S.**Based on sold volume

Product Description

OneTouch Ultra Test Strips use a "Fastdraw" Design to automatically draw blood into the strip, making blood glucose testing fast, simple and less painful for anyone with diabetes. OneTouch Test Strips provide precise test results and are economical because the OneTouch Test Strips are covered at the lowest co-pay by more health plans than any other diabetes test strips.

Features:

Easy to Use:

The test strips were designed to make it easy to see when there is enough blood for an accurate reading.
Small Sample Size:

These diabetes test strips require only a small blood sample, meaning less pain when testing your glucose level.
Alternate Site Testing:

To help reduce the pain of repetitive testing on the same area, you may be able to test blood glucose levels on your forearm. This is called alternative site testing and should be cleared through your health care professional first.
Fastdraw:

Just touch the end of the diabetes test strip to the blood sample; the strip will automatically draw the right amount of blood needed for an accurate reading.
5 Second Test Results:

Within 5 seconds, you will have an easy to read blood glucose test result.
Note: 2 boxes of 50's may substitute this item

Customer reviews

One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips by .. monica ()
Although this product was purchased for another individual with diabetes it is the third reorder so obviously they are satisfied with its use.

Alison and Nancy . We take turns ordering .

One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Strips, 100 Count by .. A. Dobles ()
One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips, 100 Count

My experience was one of complete satisfaction, product arrived sooner than expected and was 100% true to description, plenty of expiration time, etc. Very happy with purchase...

One Touch Ultra Test Strips by .. M. Lima (Leesburg, FL United States)
I am very happy to have found these test strips at a very good price on Amazon. I do not have health insurance, and both my son and I are diabetics and test 4-5 times a day.

Delivered fine .. took 6 days though by .. Uzi (Texas, USA)

Delivered fine but took a tad long IMO .. six or 7 days.

One Touch Ultra II Test Strips by .. Robert C. Smith (Vancouver, WA)
Recieve in a timely manner. The product is for those of us forced in the

daily jabbing and blood drawing realm of the diabetic sadism. Isn't giving one pain fun. :( One Touch Ultra Test Strips 100 Ct Box Exp. 06/2009 OR Better

One Touch Ultra Fast Draw Test Strips, 100 Count

OneTouch Portable Massage Table complete

2008-09-17T18:54:00.000-07:00

OneTouch Portable Massage Table complete using a THICK 3" DECK PAD with Full Tilt Back Rest- Face Cradle Included 4D

Publisher : OneTouch Massage
Company : OneTouch Massage

Features

3" Deck Padding and using Canadian Maple Hardwood Construction
77 Inches Long: head rest assembly and Reclining back rest
Seperate adjustable Face Cradle
3.5 inch table triple soft foam
Carry case included

Product Description

Full Feature Massage Table:
3" Triple density thick foam decking
INCLUDES a multi position reclining back rest mounted in the surface deck that provides unequaled usage flexibility
Made out of quality strong Canadian Maple!
Exceptional stability and no squeaks thanks to cable tension rods and locking leg struts.
No tools required for Assembly, (Although inspection and tightening of leg struts recommended due to load shifting).
Soft and restful triple foam 3 1/2 inch table with triple soft foam.
Soft and easy to clean vinyl surface
Front end headrest is adjustable: Angle adjustable tapered head rest. Face Cradle can conveniently attach on both ends of table.
Braced and reinforced corners structure
Weight Capacity: 450 lbs
Set-up Dimension: 77" L w/Out Face Cradle ? 27" Wide
Fold-up Dimension: 28" W ? 36.5" L ? 7" Thick
Adjustable Height - 26" To 36"
COMES WITH CARRY CASE
Black Color
Shipping insurance included in pricing

Customer reviews

Super Value by .. Richard James Perin (Houston, TX)
This massage table is incredible value. Well made, sturdy, comfortable. Even with the rather high shipping costs, well worth the money.

It's very heavy - about 70 pounds - so if you are really going to use it as a "portable" massage table, you'd better be strong enough.

For home use, though, it is absolutely outstanding!!!!

SanDisk Sansa Clip 1 GB MP3 Player (Black)

2008-09-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

SanDisk Sansa Clip 1 GB MP3 Player (Black)

Release Date : 2007-10-29
Publisher : SanDisk
Company : SanDisk

Features

Up to 15 hours continuous playback using internal rechargeable battery
Supports MP3, WMA, secure WMA, and Audible audio file formats
Includes digital FM tuner with 20 preset stations voice recorder w/built-in microphone
Hi-speed USB 2.0 port for fast and easy transfer of files

Product Description

The colorful Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip comes with a fashionable clip for wearing anywhere. Other features include: FM radio, microphone, long-lasting rechargeable battery and a bright screen for exceptionally easy navigation of tunes.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sansa Clip is a tiny MP3 player that boasts an array of cool features, as well as distinctively big sound for its small size. Perfect for the fitness buff or traveler, the compact Sansa Clip featuers a fashionable clip for wearing anywhere, FM radio, voice recording, and a bright screen for exceptionally easy navigation of tunes.

Audio Player
The Sansa Clip plays MP3, WMA, secure WMA and Audible file formats. Enjoy up to 32 hours of playback and up to 500 songs (WMA format). Connect via USB to your computer for charging or synchronizing.

FM Radio
Listen to the radio or tune in to the TVs at the gym with the digital FM tuner, which features 40 user presets.

Voice Recorder
Use the built-in microphone to record memos, lectures, and more for later listening.

What's in the Box
Sansa Clip MP3 player, Clip accessory, USB 2.0 transfer cable, Earphones, Promotional Inserts, and Quick Start Guide.

Customer reviews

Beware by .. Mark A. Zahn ()
I bought my clip in July. I loved it using it while jogging, it was perfect for the job until the day in September when it shut off and never worked again. SanDisk's tech department was very responsive and quickly confirmed that the player was defective. They just as quickly washed thier hands of it and passed me off to the "Return Merchandise Dept." who have completely ignored me for two weeks now. What a total disappointment. I have done some searching online and it seems to be a common theme with with many others that have purchased this mp3 player. Buyer Beware.

Changed my opinion while writing this review by .. Joseph T. Rickerson (Fairfax, VA)
I bought this at Wal-Mart and attempted to return it when I found out it jumbled the files I ripped from CDs of audio books obtained from the library. Wal-Mart refused to accept the return because I lacked a receipt so I came home and figured out how to tag the files so they would play in proper order. It takes an additional 5 to 10 minutes for each book to do this but the extra time invested is well rewarded. It's a great little player that is a pleasure to use. The only other drawback is its lack of a replaceable battery. It burns me that I will probably have to replace the complete unit because of eventual battery failure and it is annoying to have to stop listening to recharge the battery. Also I'll probably also have to purchase a battery charger for when I'm away from my computer. When I started writing this review I was going to give the unit 4 stars but now that I've gotten all worked up about the battery I'm going to give it just 2 stars. I sure wish it had a replaceable AAA battery. I think I'll make a more thorough search for my receipt from Wal-Mart.

An awesome mp3 player by .. M. Kane (Champaign, IL)
I was looking for a small, light, simple mp3 player and this one is perfect. It has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. It's very small, very light, and easy to use. It actually has more features than I needed. The clip is very nice since I want to use this while I run.

Good FM radio performance by .. John R. Dawson (Cincinnati)
I wanted an MP3 player with FM radio reception, to listed to NPR when I exercise daily on my treadmill or recumbent bike. Some of the reviewers complained about poor FM radio reception, so I was concerned, and frankly expected I would be returning it. However, my experience has been very good. Reception is excellent.

Talk Radio by .. VTIVX (California)
Bought this to listen to talk radio podcasts. It's perfect for that. Music? I don't know. Easy to load and use. Works very well with Media Monkey. Battery lasts for a long time. Really glad I purchased it.

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System Kit

2008-09-11T18:51:00.000-07:00

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System Kit, Silver Moon - 2 Ea

Publisher : LIFESCAN INC .
Company : One Touch Ultra

Features

OneTouch UltraMini Meter is a simple way to check your blood sugar.
For use with OneTouch Ultra Test Strips.
Fast results in just 5 seconds.
OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Meter is a small, sleek Design.
help you manage your diabetes around food.

Product Description

INDICATIONS: OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System, Silver Moon is a small, sleek Design.help you manage your diabetes around food.The OneTouch UltraMini Meter uses OneTouch Test Strips.OneTouch UltraMini Meter is a simple way to check your blood sugar.accurate, convenient.

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-08-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System, Kit Includes UltraMini Meter and Batteries, Lancing Device, Ultra Control Solution, 10 UltraSoft Lancets, AST Clear Cap for Testing Forearm or Palm, Mini Carrying Case, Logbook, Owner's Booklet and Quick Start Guide

Publisher : OneTouch
Company : OneTouch

Features

Information about carbohydrate management, portion control, reading food labels and more
Small - Convenient and portable, just the right size to fit in your pocket or purse
Fast - Accurate Results in just 5 seconds
Easy To Use - A large, easy-to-read screen and simple 3-step testing

Product Description

Testing Made Small and Simple

Introducing the new OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Meter! No bells, no whistles, no complicated screens - just the number you want from our smallest meter.

Fast - Accurate Results in just 5 seconds.

Easy To Use - A large, easy-to-read screen and simple 3-step testing.

Small - Convenient and portable, just the right size to fit in your pocket or purse.

Included with your meter: Free Diabetes Education
The OneTouch UltraMini Meter comes complete with a unique educational Simple StartTM Diabetes+Food booklet that can help you manage your diabetes around meals. The booklet offers:

* Basic diabetes education.
* Information about carbohydrate management, portion control, reading food labels and more.
* Information about why and how to use blood glucose monitoring to make appropriate food choices.
* Tips for making simple adjustments so you can still enjoy the foods you love.

Your OneTouch UltraMini System Kit includes:

* OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Meter (batteries included)
* OneTouch Lancing Device
* One Touch Ultra Control Solution
* 10 OneTouch UltraSoft Lancets
* OneTouch ASTTM Clear Cap for testing on forearm* or palm
* Mini Carrying Case
* Logbook
* Owner's Booklet
* Quick Reference Guide
* Quick Start Guide
* Simple Start Educational Booklet

Customer reviews

Wiloview by .. U. W. Hoyte (Trinidad & Tobago)
The advertisement did not indicate all that was included in the package.The product delivers accurate results.

OneTouch Ultra 50 Diabetic Test Strips

2008-08-21T18:43:00.000-07:00

OneTouch Ultra 50 Diabetic Test Strips

Publisher : OneTouch - LifeScan
Company : OneTouch - LifeScan

Features

For use with OneTouch Ultra2, OneTouch UltraSmart, OneTouch UltraMini, OneTouch Ultra & InDuo Meters
Results in just 5 seconds
Requires just a speck of blood
Automatically draws blood into the test strip
Easy to see when there's enough blood for an accurate reading

Product Description

Important Note. . . When shopping online, you may have seen pictures or boxes that say "Not for Retail Sale" or "Mail Order Box". What does this mean and why are there different types of boxes for the same product? There are 4 types of boxes: USA Retail - standard box found in any store meant to be sold to consumers. Mail Order - special box for mail order pharmacies to sell to consumers Health Plan - special box meant for health insurance companies to sell to consumers Professional - special box meant for healthcare professionals to sell to consumers DME - special box meant for durable medical equipment suppliers to sell to consumers All of these boxes contain the EXACT same product, but carry different prices. The manufacturers make them look different and label them as "Not For Retail Sale" in an effort to scare consumers into buying the most expensive box. In our relentless mission to save you money, occasionally, we are able to source a Mail Order or Health Plan box that is cheaper than the regular retail box. When we do, we always pass this savings on to you. The manufacturers don't want us to sell cheaper boxes, but we feel differently. Why should others get discounted prices while healthcare costs continue to rise and consumers continue to pay higher prices? Though the picture of the product you see could be a standard retail box, the item you receive in the mail might say "Mail Order Box" or "Health Plan Box" or "Not For Retail Sale". Please be assured you have received the EXACT same product as the retail box, with one important exception: you probably paid less for it.

Customer reviews

Nice and Accurate by .. G. Ipe ()
Received the items promptly. Bought it for my parents, One touch products are accurate enough for the price.

Switch to this brand now! by .. Mau Ulloa (San Jose, Costa Rica)
I can't believe how I wasted so much time and money in other brands. This brand is outstanding! The meters are more reliable (I did my own study comparing this and other brands to lab results) and they have better support. Their website is really cool, with recipes, free ebooks, excersising guides and so many other things that I encourage you to visit it. I'm just delighted with my product. I have two meters of them and their software to download the information to the computer. It's great!

This lancets are very affordable and easy to handle.

As expected and on time by .. MzzLizzy (PNW)
I received this product in a timely manner. It was exactly what I ordered and significantly less expensive than purchasing from the local pharmacy.

WoW!! by .. Janice C. Lea Linton (Louisville, KY USA)
I am so glad to find these test at your site! The prices are wonderful! I will recommend this site to everyone!!

Best Deal Around! by .. Diane (Western Maryland, USA)
I ran out before my insurance would cover a new supply. Locally, at every possible outlet--including the ultra-bargain places---the cost was significantly higher. The deal was also better than anything else I could find online. My only complaint is that it took longer to receive than I expected.

OneTouch Ultra 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System VALUE PACK

2008-08-15T18:47:00.000-07:00

OneTouch Ultra 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System VALUE PACK - Includes One Touch Ultra2 Blood Glucose Meter and Control Solution, Lancing Device, UltraClear Cap for Testing, 10 Lancets, a Carrying Case, Logbook, Owner's Booklet, Quick Referance Guide, 2 Batteries PLUS A FREE Simple Start Education DVD and Booklet

Publisher : Johnson & Johnson
Company : Lifescan

Features

Organizes and tracks results (in 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages)!
Option to test on forearm, palm or finger!
Stores up to 500 test results with date and time!
Includes Education DVD & Booklet: Diabetes & Food!
Flat results before and after meals and get before/after meal averages!

Product Description

Link the Effects of Food to Glucose Results

* Fast and Easy
* Simple
* Includes Education DVD & Booklet: Diabetes & Food

Kit Includes:

* OneTouch Ultra2 Blood Glucose Meter
* OneTouch Ultra Control Solution
* Lancing Device
* OneTouch UltraClear Cap for testing on the forearm or palm
* 10 OneTouch UltraSoft Lancets
* Carrying Case
* Logbook
* Owner's Booklet
* Quick Reference Guide
* Batteries Included (2)
* Simple Start Education DVD and Booklet (for use with DVD)

Fast & Easy

* No more waiting, results in 5 seconds
* Uses just a speck of blood
* Option to test on forearm, palm or finger*

*Read the owner's booklet and talk with your doctor before forearm or palm testing

Simple

* Backlit display is easy to read
* Up and down arrows allow for quick navigation through the screens

Insight

* Flat results before and after meals and get before/after meal averages
* Stores up to 500 test results with date and time
Organizes and tracks results (in 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages)

DVD and Education Booklet Inside
Simple Start Diabetes & Food
Education
Inside youll find a Simple StartTM DVD and booklet to help you better manage your diabetes.

* Simple StartTM DVDBasic diabetes education

* Learn about carbohydrate management, portion control, reading food labels and more

* Understand why and how to use blood glucose monitoring to make appropriate food choices

Customer reviews

Incomplete by .. Luis R. Jimenez ()
Kit does not include all the items stated in the description. Reading the literature included with the kit states some kits will not include all the items listed. The item should not be called a kit because it is not complete and cannot be used by the customer immediately. A more correct name would be a partial kit.

DLO Action Jacket Case with Armband for SanDisk Sansa Clip (Black)

2008-08-13T21:20:00.000-07:00

DLO Action Jacket Case with Armband for SanDisk Sansa Clip (Black)

Publisher : Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
Company : DLO

Features

Sport-ready neoprene workout case for the Sansa Clip.
Includes armband and belt clip.

Product Description

Whether you're working out or hanging out, you want to bring your Sansa Clip along for the ride. The DLO Action Jacket is the all-in-one solution for protecting your player. With protective neoprene, rotating belt clip and adjustable armband, Action Jacket is the case that's as versatile as you are.

Customer reviews

Necessary but overpriced by .. Dog&Cat Vet (Wallagrass, Maine USA)
The clip player isn't well constructed and needs something to hold it together - this is it. It's a handy stretchable neoprene case, sort of a pain to put onto the player but OK once it's there, and a simple velcro armstrap. The clip hasn't fallen off the back of my player since I've started using it, but it's irksome that this accessory is needed and that it costs so much when it obviously costs no more than a couple of dollars to manufacture.

Perfect for the gym!!! by .. Dwayne M. Gordon (Miami, FL)
This is exactly what I needed for my Sansa Clip. I use it when I'm running and at the gym. This is great thanks.

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Jet Black

2008-08-08T19:09:00.000-07:00

OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Jet Black

Publisher : OneTouch - LifeScan
Company : OneTouch - LifeScan

Features

For use with OneTouch Ultra Test Strips
Fast results in just 5 seconds
Easy to read large screen
50-test memory to view recent results
Complete testing system includes everything you need

Product Description

Reliamed Safety Seal Lancets 28g - Box of 100

2008-07-23T08:54:00.000-07:00

Reliamed Safety Seal Lancets 28g - Box of 100

Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

Lancet cap provides safe disposal after use
Smooth, comfortable skin penetration
Great performance and value
Fits most lancing devices

Product Description

Reliamed Safety Seal Lancets 28g For use with most universal lancing devices. Ultra-fine, tri-bevel tip and Sterile. Features tamper-resistant safety seals.

Customer reviews

Lancets by .. Rahul Mathur ()
easy to use but length of the lancet not the same as slot in the gun provided with Prestige IQ smart system. i bought these toether.

Lancets by .. Russell Young (LUBBOCK, TEXAS United States)
These lancets are very good for the money. my husband says they are his favorite and will not use any others. thank you.

Otoscope for Home & Professional Use Made in the USA

2008-07-12T08:50:00.000-07:00

Otoscope for Home & Professional Use Made in the USA

Publisher : Levine Health Products
Company : Levine

Features

Fiber optic technology and quality construction make the Ware otoscope suitable for home and professional use. Comes with 2 pediatric and 2 adult tips. Uses 2 AA batteries which are included.
The halogen bulb supplies a bright, white light source
Made of high impact resistant ABS plastic.
Comes in an attractive box and ready to wrap for the holidays!

Product Description

The Ware Otoscope is patented by Levine Health Products and made in the USA. 1 year warranty

Customer reviews

EDNP by .. Jacquelyn Stinnes (Memphis, TN USA)
Useful due to its light weight. Better than carrying a pen light. I recommend it.

So-So by .. Marcie (Utah)
This is not a high-quality otoscope, but for my purposes (at home), it is just fine. I am able to see the ear canal and tympanic membrane just fine. On occassion, the light will not stay on. It was only $24.00 so that is to be expected. For the price and for my purposes, I think it is an okay purchase.

DrugCheck 6 Panel Drug Test AMP/COC/OPI/THC/MET/OXY

2008-07-10T08:52:00.000-07:00

DrugCheck 6 Panel Drug Test AMP/COC/OPI/THC/MET/OXY

Publisher : Express Diagnostics
Company : DrugCheck

Features

Drug Test Cup is accurate, self-contained and FDA Approved
Results in 5 minutes
This cup makes drug testing easy - The cup does all the work!
No tip, No dip, Do drip!
Tests for AMP / COC / OPI / THC / MET / OXY (see abbreviations below)

Product Description

DrugCheckÂ® is the easiest-to-use onsite testing product on the market. It is both a collection cup and testing device that delivers instant results with unrivaled ease, convenience and accuracy. DrugCheckÂ® is a self-contained urinalysis screening device that detect the presence of drug metabolites in minutes, using SAMHSA cutoff levels. Temperature strip on cup will let you know if the speciment has been tampered with. Take the NxStep to simplicity. What distinguishes DrugCheck from other onsite products is its superior ease of use. Unlike other tests, DrugCheck's patented technology requires NO handling or manipulation to activate testing. Just collect urine into the cup and read the results... IN JUST 5 MINUTES. Drug Abbreviations: Amphetamine (AMP) Barbiturate (BAR) Benzodiazepine (BZO) Cocaine (COC) Marijuana (THC) Methadone (MTD) Methamphetamine (MET) Opiates300 (OPI) Opiates2,000 (OPI) Phencyclindine (PCP) Oxycodone (OXY) Propoxyphene (PPX) Ecstasy (MDMA) Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

The Illuminatus! Trilogy: The Eye in the Pyramid, The Golden Apple, Leviathan

2008-07-09T23:31:00.000-07:00

The Illuminatus! Trilogy: The Eye in the Pyramid, The Golden Apple, Leviathan by Robert Shea

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The beginning of a wild, wooly adventure. After you read this you will not see the world as you once did. Amazing, magickal writing.

The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter

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A very poignant, insightful story of a young native american boy. Very powerful.

Serpent in the Sky: The High Wisdom of Ancient Egypt by John Anthony West

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Ancient history is not what you think. A very refreshing perspective about ancient Egypt.

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

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This writing was so touching and sensitive I thought a woman wrote this. I was wrong. He was a World War 1 veteran. Very unique and excellent writing.

1962-1966 by The Beatles

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The most influential rock music of the latter 20th Century.

The Beatles: 1967-1970 by The Beatles

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James Bond Ultimate Edition Boxed Sets Bundle

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Every guys fantasy. To be James Bond -- cheat death, beat your enemies, have the babes worship you, enjoy wealth and power, and be cool and play with gadgets that others pay for. James Bond the greatest secret agent of all time.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) by J. K. Rowling

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I cheated; I read the last book first! Great stuff. I love anything Harry Potter.

Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)

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The ultimate film trilogy! The ultimate space opera! Star Wars is more enjoyable to watch in widescreen than full screen. IMO, episodes 4-6 are much better than episodes 1-3.

Home Diagnostics Sidekick Blood Glucose Testing System

2008-07-07T08:41:00.000-07:00

Home Diagnostics Sidekick Blood Glucose Testing System

Release Date : 2007-01-15
Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

No coding
1 uL blood sample
2 simple steps
Less than 10 seconds
Forearm or fingertip

Customer reviews

The best Blood Glucose Testing System so far! by .. Greatbuys4less (Florida)
I love the Sidekick! The testing strips are included in the holder and monitor is on top. Only thing you need is a lancet and you are ready. I have had no problems with it ready and you can test on arm, hand or fingers. So compact and east to carry wherever I go.

Best portable blood glucose tester by .. Diego Zenizo Davalos (Monterrey, Mexico)
Very compact, but not selfcontained, you still have to carry a lancet device and lancets with you. I wish for a computer interface (maybe infrared or bluetooth) to upload your log, but still a very useful product.

Home Diagnostics Sidekick Blood Glucose Testing System by .. Honolulu Lulu ()
Compact and portable. Very easy to use and requires minimal blood sample.

Will definitely be purchasing again

Home Diagnostics True Track Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor

2008-07-04T08:36:00.000-07:00

Home Diagnostics True Track Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor

Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

Biosensor Technology
Chip Coding
Tiny blood sample - just 1 microliter
Easy to use - 2 simple steps
10 Second test time

Product Description

Safety Information Caution! Always repeat test to confirm Low and High results. If results still display Lo or Hi, call your Doctor or Diabetes Healthcare Professional immediately! Do not change your medication or treatment plan based on Sidekick Meter results without advice of Doctor or Diabetes Healthcare Professional. Discard used Test Strips and Lancets into an appropriate container (biohazard/for sharps objects). Directions Read all instructions included in packaging before testing. Write date first opened on Test Strip vial and Glucose Control bottle label, and check expiration dates. Allow TrueTrack Meter, Test Strips, and Control to reach room temperature before testing. Wash area to be lanced. Take one Test Strip from vial. Recap vial immediately. Insert Test Strip into Test Port. Obtain blood drop. Touch Sample Tip of Strip to blood drop and allow blood to be drawn into Test Strip. Result is displayed. Record result on log book. Remove Strip. Discard in appropriate container. Our most advanced system, TrueTrack delivers nothing less than outstanding performance. TrueTrack requires a tiny blood sample, provides fast results in just 10 seconds, and with two simple steps, is very easy to use. Not to mention, sophisticated data management capabilities. It's ease and convenience makes it the ideal meter for the moderate to frequent tester with an active, on-the-go lifestyle.

Home Diagnostics TrueTrack Smart System Test Strips, 100 Count

2008-07-03T08:34:00.000-07:00

Home Diagnostics TrueTrack Smart System Test Strips, 100 Count

Release Date : 2007-01-15
Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

1ul blood sample
Capillary action
Automatic on upon insertion of strip
10 second test time
Audible test strip fill detection

Incredible Dr Mom LED Pocket Otoscope - BEST HOME OTOSCOPE!

2008-07-02T08:31:00.000-07:00

Incredible Dr Mom LED Pocket Otoscope - BEST HOME OTOSCOPE!

Publisher : Dr Mom Otoscopes
Company : Pro- Physician Diagnostics

Features

Incredible Doctor Mom Slimline Stainless LED Otoscope
Never worry about a burned out bulb again!
Crystal Clear Optics
LIFETIME WARRANTY that even includes the light source.
Amazingly Bright Light.....Patent Pending #US60/678,142

Product Description

This clever device provides peace of mind to parents and care givers; you'll be able to check the ears of your loved ones for ear infections and other ear canal problems, safely at home.

Along with your Dr. Mom Stainless LED Otoscope, you receive instruction on how to effectively use your otoscope. Your package contains vivid color photos of the normal eardrum as well as an ear drum suffering infection or perforation. This tool gives you the ability to catch ear infections early.

You also receive three specula suitable for babies, youth and adults and two AAA batteries.

The Dr. Mom LED Otoscope offers the durability of stainless along with the longevity of an LED light source. This otoscope was developed by an ER physician in the United States and has repeatedly been chosen over much more costly otoscopes not only for its price, but for its clarity and durabilty. The LED lightsource means you will never need to change the bulb, while the AAA batteries last and last as well

The Dr. Mom Otoscope makes a wonderful gift for any parent, new or old; so buy one for yourself and extras to give as gifts!

With our 30 day money back guarantee, there's no reason not to try the Dr. Mom Stainless LED otoscope.

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US Patent Pending US60/678.142

Customer reviews

Dr. Mom Pocket Otoscope by .. B.H. (APO, AE United States)
This otoscope is really handy. It's easy to use and it works great. I use it all the time on my boys to see if they cleaned their ears properly or to see if they have an ear infection, etc. I would definitely recommend it.

Dr. Mom Otosocope by .. Buffie R. Mink (West Lafayette, IN)
this is a great product. very easy to use and the pictures are wonderful. i recommend one to every mom of a young child. after our infant daughter had 2 ear infections back to back she was terrified of the otoscope at the doctor's office. we "practiced" with the dr. mom and she doesn't cry any more with the "real" scope.

Home Diagnostics True Track Smart System Lancets, 28g Pull, 100 Count

2008-06-30T08:29:00.000-07:00

Home Diagnostics True Track Smart System Lancets, 28g Pull, 100 Count (Pack of 2)

Release Date : 2007-10-22
Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

Great performance and value
Smooth, comfortbale skin penetration
Lancet cap provides safe disposal after use
Fits most lancing devices

Customer reviews

Easy to use by .. ()
Product is good but packaging could be better. Three items came in one small box and one item came it one big box that could have accomodated 8 items. The shipping cost was doubled. Better packaging will reduce customer cost

Home Diagnostics TrueTrack Smart System Test Strips, 50 Count

2008-06-30T08:27:00.000-07:00

Home Diagnostics TrueTrack Smart System Test Strips, 50 Count

Release Date : 2007-01-15
Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

1ul blood sample
Capillary action
Automatic on upon insertion of strip
10 second test time
Audible test strip fill detection

Home Diagnostics True Track Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor

2008-06-29T08:25:00.000-07:00

Home Diagnostics True Track Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor

Release Date : 2007-01-15
Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

Biosensor Technology
Chip Coding
Tiny blood sample - just 1 microliter
Easy to use - 2 simple steps
10 Second test time

Freestyle Test Strips 50 Ct Box

2008-06-29T08:15:00.000-07:00

Freestyle Test Strips 50 Ct Box

Publisher : Freestyle
Company : Freestyle

Features

for invitro diagnostic use
for self testing
do not use if expiration date has passed

Product Description

Small Sample Size:

FreeStyle diabetes test strips were designed to prevent sore fingers by requiring a tiny blood sample - the smallest in the world! With the Freestyle Test Strips you need only a 0.3 microliter blood sample. Even with this small of a sample FreeStyle ensures accurate test results that are virtually pain free. This is due to new, patented technology based on coulometric measurements.
Coulometry Measurement:

Coulometry is a unique electrochemical measurement technique exclusive to FreeStyle. Coulometric analysis is unaffected by reaction rates and is ideal for measuring a small blood sample size.
Alternate Site Testing:

You can also test from alternative sites, reducing the pain of repetitive testing of one site.
15 Second Test Results:

Accurate blood glucose results are available in merely 15 seconds.
Capillary Action:

The FreeStyle Test Strips use capillary action that acts like a sponge to wick the exact amount of blood needed onto the test strip. You have up to 60 seconds after the initial sample is taken to add more blood. The diabetes test strips work with the blood glucose meter, which will beep when there is enough of a blood sample for accurate test results.
Package includes 1 vial of 50 test strips.

Expiration Date is 12+ months. Guaranteed!

For In Vitro diagnostic use only.

FreeStyle blood glucose test strips are intended for use with FreeStyle, FreeStyle Flash and FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems. These blood sugar meters combine a large display screen with an ergonomic design for testing that is easy on your hands and eyes. FreeStyle glucose testing products offer the latest in technology to make managing your diabetes easier than ever.

FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-06-28T08:13:00.000-07:00

FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Publisher : Abbott
Company : Abbott

Features

For use with FreeStyle Test Strips
Worlds smallest sample size 0.3 microliter
Small meter for discreet testing
Test light and backlit display allow for glucose readings and results even in low light
4 programmable alarms remind patients when to test

Product Description

The FreeStyle Flash blood glucose monitor is designed specifically for people who value convenience and discretion when it comes to testing. The FreeStyle Flash meter requires a tiny blood sample (only 0.3 microliter!) to make testing not only discreet, but Virtually Pain-Free. Plus, programmable alarms and several potential testing sites facilitate timely, comfortable monitoring for better blood glucose control. Virtually pain-free testing The FreeStyle Flash system is designed for virtually pain-free testing in a discreet meter. Small meter for discreet testing. Test light and backlit display allow for glucose readings and results - even in low light. 4 programmable alarms remind patients when to test. 60-second sample reapplication time and fill-trigger designed to prevent test from starting without an adequate blood sample. Most test sites except when testing for hypoglycemia or if hypoglycemia unawareness is present, finger testing is recommended...

Customer reviews

Freestyle Flash-Great for kids by .. Martha M. Shaw ()
This is the best glucometer we have tried. I have tried One Touch, One Touch Ultra, BD, Bayer, and many more. This is the one that has the features that I have been complaining about the others not having. I test my son a lot at night. This has, not only a back light, but also a little light by the strip so you can see your blood sample without turning on the light. As soon as the blood sample is on the strip the back light turns on. Genius! Great for movie theatres, dark car, etc. I used to have to carry a flash light. Nice small size that fits nicely into your palm. The others often slipped out of my hand. I have nothing bad to say about this product.

Glucose monitoring by .. G. A. Bechtel (USA)
This product was purchased for my recently-diagnosed diabetic dog. The response from the FreeStyle Flash glucose monitor is very quick (~7 seconds) and the system needs only the smallest drop of blood to obtain an accurate reading. The large, bright backlit display makes reading the results very easy. We use the dog's ear to obtain the blood and with such a minor stick from the lancet, he doesn't mind the procedure.

We tested its reliability and validity on humans and found the system to be quite sufficient for clinical practice. The instructions were clear, concise and comprehensive. I really liked the inclusion of 10 strips and 10 lancing devices, the compact carrying case, and the lithium batteries - the product was ready to use upon unpacking the box.

This has been a great product and given that our veterinarian charges $15.00 to obtain a single blood sugar reading, has more than paid for itself. It's accurate, simple to use, small in size and comes with all necessary accessories. By the way, the price was great through Amazon and standard shipping took 5 business days!

Freestyle Test Strips 100 Ct Box

2008-06-27T08:11:00.000-07:00

Freestyle Test Strips 100 Ct Box

Publisher : Abbott
Company : Freestyle

Features

For Use with the Freestyle, Freestyle Freedom, Freestyle Flash and Freestyle Tracker Systems
Virtually Pain Free testing
For in vitro diagnostic use
for self testing
Do not use if expiration date has passed

Product Description

Small Sample Size:

FreeStyle diabetes test strips were designed to prevent sore fingers by requiring a tiny blood sample - the smallest in the world! With the Freestyle Test Strips you need only a 0.3 microliter blood sample. Even with this small of a sample FreeStyle ensures accurate test results that are virtually pain free. This is due to new, patented technology based on coulometric measurements.
Coulometry Measurement:

Coulometry is a unique electrochemical measurement technique exclusive to FreeStyle. Coulometric analysis is unaffected by reaction rates and is ideal for measuring a small blood sample size.
Alternate Site Testing:

You can also test from alternative sites, reducing the pain of repetitive testing of one site.
15 Second Test Results:

Accurate blood glucose results are available in merely 15 seconds.
Capillary Action:

The FreeStyle Test Strips use capillary action that acts like a sponge to wick the exact amount of blood needed onto the test strip. You have up to 60 seconds after the initial sample is taken to add more blood. The diabetes test strips work with the blood glucose meter, which will beep when there is enough of a blood sample for accurate test results.
Package includes 2 vials of 50 test strips, 100 strips in total.

Expiration Date is 12+ months. Guaranteed!

For In Vitro diagnostic use only.

FreeStyle blood glucose test strips are intended for use with FreeStyle, FreeStyle Flash and FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems. These blood sugar meters combine a large display screen with an ergonomic design for testing that is easy on your hands and eyes. FreeStyle glucose testing products offer the latest in technology to make managing your diabetes easier than ever.

Note: Two Boxes of 50 may substitute for this item

FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-06-26T08:08:00.000-07:00

FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Publisher : TheraSense
Company : TheraSense

Features

Easily samples from sites other than the fingertip
Works with blood sample the size of a pinhead
No pumping, squeezing, or milking necessary
It eliminates all the pain of testing

Product Description

FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System Allegro Medical presents the FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System. Take comfort in choosing the Freestyle Freedom Blood Glucose System and eliminate the pain of testing. FreeStyle Freedom Meter Patented Nano-Sample technology is designed to accurately measure a blood sample the size of a pinhead Allows users to obtain a blood sample from sites other than their fingertips with no pumping, squeezing or milking 9 out of 10 people in clinical studies found using FreeStyle less painful than their current system FreeStyle Freedom Meters are Easy to Use 3 simple steps from start to finish Insertion of the test strip automatically turns meter on The small sample is drawn into the test strip Audible beep signals user when strip is full Fast response times of 15 seconds on average The lightweight meter is designed for portability with an easy-to-read display Automatically shuts off 2 minutes after last user action FreeStyle uses AAAA lightweight batteries Built-in data port allows users to download readings to a PC using FreeStyle Connect Data Management Software Testing is painless, affordable, and dependable, and it just might encourage more frequent testing! This kit contains everything you need to get started with the FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System: FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Meter With Batteries 10 FreeStyle Test Strips FreeStyle Lancing Device 10 Sterile FreeStyle Lancets FreeStyle Control Solution Compact Carrying Case 8-Month Personal Logbook Step-by-Step Owner's Booklet Quick Reference Guide Warranty/Registration Card Getting Started Guide

Customer reviews

Simply the Best by .. F. Gillett (Sun Valley, NV USA)
The Freestyle Freedom (as with all Freestyle monitors) allows alternate site testing which translates to little or no pain. Testing on arms or thighs is much less painful than continually pricking your finger to obtain a blood sample. Anyone working in an office knows how painful it can be to type on a computer keyboard after pricking your fingers multiple times. Alternate site testing eliminates this problem.

Freestyle Customer Service (now Abbott Diabetes Care) is absolutely the best. Reps are friendly and helpful and will do everything possible to resolve any problem you may have. Recently my Freestyle Flash became a doggy chew toy (don't ask, lol) so I decided to call Abbott to see if I could get a discount coupon for a new meter. Imagine my surprise when they sent me a brand-new Freedom meter at no charge. It arrived 2nd day air (again no charge) and I was able to quickly resume testing.

Joining Abbott's Friends for Life program gives you a Lifetime Warrenty, Free Lifetime Meter Upgrades, a Welcome kit and more. All of this at no charge. I cannot say enough good things about Abbott's customer care. It is without a doubt exceptional.

The meter itself is easy to use and comes almost ready to use from the factory. You only need to enter the test strip code into the meter and you're ready to begin testing. If you choose, you may set up to 4 daily alarms to remind you to test on time; helpful to those with a busy lifestyle. If you want to track your glucose readings by computer, the software is free at the Abbott website. For a small charge, data cables are available (either USB or Serial port) which allow fast and easy downloading of test results into the software.

I've been a Freestyle customer since shortly after their products came to the market and was concerned when Therasense (the company which produced the Freestyle meter) was purchased by Abbott. I am happy to say that Abbott learned many things from Therasense and neither the products or customer service have been degraded.

This product easily deserves more than 5 stars but it's the best rating I can give here at Amazon. If you are not sure which product to buy, you will not regret any of the Freestyle products.

Horribly inaccurate by .. Thomas J. Huber (Columbia, TN United States)
On the plus side, (the only star), the device take less blood than the meter I was used to. On the minus side, even after careful setting, calibrating, coding, etc., even on the same drop of blood -I got carried away after things didn't make sense-, the readings (three of them) were off by over 30 (THIRTY) PERCENT. For blood glucose control that is not acceptable, as matter of fact, it is dangerous. I threw the piece of junk away and rather give a little extra blood every day.

easy to use by .. Miriam Dobrofsky (Hancock, MI USA)
This item is very easy to use. I was surprised at being able to get results with so little blood!

Perfect meter for use on children by .. MoonPye (Hawley, PA USA)
My son was diagnosed type 1 at age 23 months. The endo sent us home with a meter that required an enormous amount of blood. I saw Freestyle Flash advertised and decided to give it a try. The sample of blood needed for this meter is incredibly tiny! No more screaming (by my child) while we're trying to get huge amounts of blood out of my little guy's tiny fingers. I've seen some people complain (on other sites) the meter takes 7 seconds for a reading. (like that's a long time??) I don't care that it takes 7 seconds to get the results, I do care my son likes it much better than the first meter! The only reason this meter didn't get 5 stars is because of the nature of the product ~ I don't think it can ever truly be totally "painless".

test strips by .. moon's mom ()
Does TheraSense FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System come with some test strips? I had to rate this system otherwise I can't ask the question (I haven't tried this system yet).

Q.STEPS Biometer Dual Monitoring System for Glucose and Cholesterol

2008-06-26T07:57:00.000-07:00

Q.STEPS Biometer Dual Monitoring System for Glucose and Cholesterol

Release Date : 2007-10-10
Publisher : Q Steps
Company : Q Steps

Features

Fast and accurate results
Capable for coronary artery and diabetes monitoring on just one meter
Memory bank can store up to 99 readings for glucose and cholesterol
Extended cable for easier testing
OTC cleared for home use and healthcare professionals

Amazon.com Product Description

With the Q.STEPS Biometer Dual Monitoring System for Glucose and Cholesterol, you can quickly and accurately track both glucose and cholesterol levels with one meter. This dual monitoring system can also store up to 99 readings for glucose and cholesterol levels. Requiring only half the blood sample size required of similar systems, the Biometer offers reliable results in three easy steps.

The Q.STEPS Biometer Dual Monitoring System for Glucose and Cholesterol offers:

Coronary artery and diabetics monitoring.
Fast and accurate results in 15 seconds for glucose and 30 seconds for cholesterol testing.
Memory back stores up to 99 glucose readings and 50 cholesterol.

Quickly and accurately track both glucose and cholesterol levels with one meter. View larger. Reliable Results In Seconds
This user-friendly glucose and cholesterol blood meter couldn't be simpler to use. Start by turning on the meter and entering one of the test strips. Then apply a drop of blood--only 2ul or less of blood is needed. Using the fresh lancet and the lancet device, drawing blood is virtually painless. Automatically identifying the strips, the monitoring system takes only 15 seconds for glucose tests and 30 seconds for cholesterol tests.

Physician-Quality Design
Approved for home use and healthcare professionals by QTC--the country's largest private provider of government-outsourced occupational health and disability examination services--this dual monitoring system operates quickly with precision and accuracy, allowing families to receive the same care at a fraction of the price of a doctor's visit. Made in the U.S.A., this system comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

The Q.Steps Biometer Dual Monitoring System includes:

Monitor
10 glucose test strips
1 cholesterol test strip
1 lancet device
10 lancets
2 AAA batteries
Carrying case and user's manual

What's in the Box
Monitor, 10 glucose test strips, lancet device, 10 lancets, 2 AAA batteries, and carrying case and user's manual.

Customer reviews

Cholesterol Testing by .. S. Angelo (Sterrett, AL, USA)
Very disappointed with this meter. The manual is outdated and therefore not at all useful. The 800 number isn't really up to date either...took a while to find out how to change date and time. Then started to try and test...no calibration chip included, as indicated in manual...finally tried using one of the strips as a calibration chip..that worked, but I had used an entire box of strips in an attempt to get a valid cholesterol reading, not to mention the number of times I had to stick my finger.

Bottom line, wouldn't recommend this meter under any circumstances! I returned mine and got a credit to my credit card..thankfully!

At minimum, the company should update the manual sent with meter..that might make a big difference...perhaps there are things that can be done on how the meter works...which are completely unknown and therefore, your testing is in vain and of no value.

I finally got readings of 4.9 on my cholesterol and then reinserted the same strip and got 3.5...same sample, different readings, readings that had no meaning what so ever...I sent mine back the next day.

Very Disappointed by .. lannr (USA)
This device is either very difficult to use correctly or is not very accurate. I used the glucose strips that came with it and compared it with results using my older Accu-Chek. The Q.Steps meter reported numbers 20% to 25% below the numbers on the Accu-Chek. Because of the color of the place on the strip that receives the drop of blood (red), it is difficult to tell if you have applied enough. The second time I tried it, I did so under my desk lamp. The results were still inaccurate. I also tried the Cholesterol strips and do not have any confidence in the results - my cholesterol count has not gone down to 49 (displayed as 4.9 by the way). The owners manual that came with it was, as the other reviewer reported, for an older model.

I would not recommend this device.

Fast and easy by .. Ben Kana (Walnut Creek, CA)
I did my first test today. The lancet was easy to use and didnt cause any pain. Cant comment on the accuracy of the result but it was around what I was expecting. The overall process was quite simple... Attach test strip, enter code, draw blood, drop it to the specified location on test strip. In under 30 seconds you can see the result.

No caibration needed as opposed to the previous version.

From what I could infer, you need to enter the code corresponding to new test strips that you buy every time. I had to fiddle with it a bit, but think its going to be easy next time.

One complaint...

They did a bad job with the packaging. They gave me a new version of the product and attached the manual for the previous version which needed a calibration chip. Apparantly somebody who wrote before me also faced the same issue. So had to contact their customer care to send in an updated guide.

So if you bought this item and cant locate the calibration chip mentioned in the manual you probably are looking at the wrong guide.

Over all a handy tool guys...

OneTouch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-06-25T07:54:00.000-07:00

OneTouch Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Publisher : OneTouch
Company : OneTouch

Customer reviews

I'm a needle hater - but I love this meter! by .. M. Winblood (El Paso, Tejas)
I am new to testing my blood glucose and I have no experience by which to comment regarding the accuracy of the meter as another reviewer has done.

Nonetheless, as I am an avid needle-hater (I can't even watch when I am recieving an injection or having blood drawn from a vein), I must say that I have been pleasantly surprised with the lancet device that accompanies this meter. It is so easy to use and it is virtually painless when used on the side of the finger (I haven't tried anywhere else). It took me 3-4 times before I was able to consistently apply the sample to the strip but that was my problem and it had nothing to do with the meter, strip, or lancet.

I thought I would loathe checking my blood glucose but I don't. I actually look forward to testing to see if I am keeping my numbers in check. For this reason, I feel that I will be much more attentive to my health maintenance.

Another nice feature: You can upload the data from your meter after you have downloaded the manufacturer's free software, but you must purchase an extra cable to do so. (I do not know if you can purchase a generic cable for this purpose, but the meter manufacturer's current price is $30). I have not attempted to use the software yet but I am glad to know that I can keep track of my data beyond 30 days if I wish.

I hope this information helps you to make your choice.

Inaccurate - and that's really bad by .. Bob (Littleton, CO United States)
One Touch Ultra is supposed to be the great solution to the problem of sore fingers. You can draw blood from the forearm, thus saving your fingers. B.B. King even tells us so, and his profession is professional musician and guitarist.

Fine.

None of this matters, though, if the unit isn't accurate in its results. One Touch Ultra is not accurate.

Here is what I mean. You can draw three different samples within a minute of each other from the same finger or forearm stick and get three different results that vary by more than 10%. This should not happen. Blood sugar doesn't change that much that quickly. And if you are taking insulin on a sliding scale, basing the amount you inject on your glucometer's result, a 10% variation in insulin can have serious consequences.

I'm giving up on OneTouch and going back to Bayer. It's results were right in line with my A1c tests. One Touch is not.

It would be a good product if only it worked.

WORKS LIKE A CHARM! by .. Christina Packard (Sarasota, FL United States)
Who knew I would be in the market for a Blood Meter? It never crossed my mind that I would soon have my own One Touch Ultra. But, Oh My... things in our life do change.

I first had seen a television advertisement of the One Touch Ultra. I noticed this new gadget was good looking, a nice size, and appeared to work so easily. At first I did not know what it was used for but, then realized it was for checking sugar levels in the blood, in both the finger area or on the arm. What a nice option for doing something which I thought was painful.

Because of that commercial, only weeks later I was asked to choose what blood testing meter I would like. I remembered how easy it was to use and how informative the company was in explaining what I saw. Since then I have found friends who "Love" their One Touch Ultra meter. I have to say I agree.

The meter comes in a small material zipper case. This case holds the meter and the bottle of test strips on the left side. The right side has a zippered mesh pouch, which holds the testing solution, and extra lancets. On the back of the case it has a Velcroed pocket. I use the pocket for used strips and lancets until I can dispose of them properly. There also is a card to carry in the case, with quick instructions on how to use the meter, or if error messages should appear.

One Touch Ultra provides a 24 hours a day for 7 days a week, a 800 phone number for help. This service is provided to always be there to help you. I have used this free service when I thought I had done something wrong. The operator was so patient and walked me through my confusion until I was completely confident in what I was doing.

Oh, as to the pain, there really isn't any! When using the lancet you have 9 settings of how hard you want the lancet to prick your finger. I get excellent results on the lightest setting, and most times it is compared to touching a sand sticker. And best of all the results are given in 5 seconds.

I have not tried using the location of my arm. I have heard that possibly the arm area is not a good blood count indicator. It is so quick and easy to use my One Touch Ultra on my finger tips that I do not even think of moving to an arm, but it is nice to know that I do have that option.

I really wish I never had to have a blood meter, but I sure am glad I choose One Touch Ultra. Managing my sugar is something I now ..want.. to do, because using this new tool is so easy to use. Thank Heaven for new technology!

good ,light, easy to use ,accurate by .. hammam58@hotmail.com (kuwait)
it is easy to use it ,fast,lowest price ,good built than others, but I hope to to make the stripes more available and low price in midle east and kuwait.

Accu-Chek Compact Plus Meter - Regular Kit

2008-06-25T07:50:00.000-07:00

Accu-Chek Compact Plus Meter - Regular Kit (Meter, lancing device, carrying case)

Publisher : Roche Diagnostics
Company : Roche Diagnostics

Features

All-in-one convenience
Comes with lancing device and 10 lancets
Choose between lancing device and lancets only, or whole kit

Product Description

Accu-Chek Compact Plus Blood Glucose Meter The Accu-Chek Compact Plus Blood Glucose Meter is THE ONE WITH THE DRUM which provides all-in-one convenience, and it's proven least painful. No Coding For fewer steps in testing. Full Kit Full kit includes Lancing Device, 10 Lancets, Drum (qty 1) and Control Solution. Regular kit only includes the Lancing Device and Lancets. Detachable Lancet Device The ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancet device can be used attached or detached from the blood glucose meter, and it's been proven least painful. Fast Results Test results appear in just five seconds. Alternate site testing, too. Test from your fingertip, palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf. Save Your Results: 7-,14-, and 30-day averages 300-value memory with time and date High and low test results over 7-, 14- or 30-days Smart Data Management Download test results to your PC with ACCU-CHEK Compass Software or the Diabetes Assistant Program. Accu-Chek Compact Plus Specifications: 4"H x 2"W x 1.2"D 4.2 oz. with battery and test drum

AgaMatrix WaveSense KeyNote Meter Kit - Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-06-24T07:45:00.000-07:00

AgaMatrix WaveSense KeyNote Meter Kit - Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Publisher : AgaMatrix Inc
Company : AgaMatrix Inc

Features

Less painful testing with small sample size
Safer, more accurate results
Alternate site testing

Product Description

AgaMatrix WaveSense KeyNote Meter Kit Blood Glucose Monitoring System The AgaMatrix WaveSense KeyNote Kit is the only Glucose Monitoring System in the world that uses WaveSense, a suite of Dynamic Electrochemistry and digital signal processing technologies that enables superior analytical performance for biosensors. The AgaMatrix Features less painful testing with smaller sample sizes while providing the user with more accurate results on the large backlit display. The user can see the blood enter the strip and testing is as fast as 1-2-3! AgaMatrix WaveSense KeyNote Meter Kit Features: Less confusion about your results - The units of measure are pre-set and can't be changed by accident See blood enter the test strip Non-slip rubber grips and feet 2 user settable hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic indicator alarms Double redundant power supply for maximum safety of results 6 user settable reminder alarms for worry-free testing AgaMatrix WaveSense KeyNote Meter Kit AgaMatrix WaveSense KeyNote Meter Kit Memory and Graphing: Automatic mealtime averages track your readings throughout the day Automatic marking of control solution for more accurate averaging Stores up to 300 results with time and date Easy to understand on-screen graphing 14/30/90 day averages

Customer reviews

Wavesense KeyNote Meter Kit is cost effective by .. C. Hough (Boston, MA)
The Wavesense KeyNote blood glucose meter works as well as any other meter I have used and coupled with the lower cost of test strips can save considerable amounts of money. If you wish to use the available USB cable and Zero-Click software that can be purchased for $45 - $50, then the KeyNote can easily chart your readings in many different formats and assist in managing your blood sugar levels. Highly recommended!

Prestige Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor Starter Kit

2008-06-24T04:48:00.000-07:00

Prestige Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor Starter Kit172006

Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

Fast accurate results in 3 steps
Internet uploading capability
Pefect Start-up Kit
Simple, one-button coding

Product Description

Prestige Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor Starter Kit The Home Diagnostics Prestige IQ Smart System Blood Glucose Monitor Starter Kit is an affordable, easy-to-use monitor with large, easy-to-read display which provides fast, accurate results in just 3 simple steps. The starter kit features simple, one-button coding, absorbent test strips virtually eliminate clean-up and the indicator on the back of the strip lets you know if you have used enough blood. There is a date and time display, 14 and 30-day averaging. Internet uploading capability to track, graph and print test results. Instructional videos available. The Prestige IQ Glucometer Smart System includes a meter with a AAA battery installed, 10 Prestige test strips, 10 Invacare Safety Seal lancets, a Prestige Lite Touch lancing device, control solution, log book, and your compact carrying case and owners manual. 5-year warranty.

Customer reviews

The list price of $135.00 can't be true! by .. I Believed (Chula Vista, CA)
Most blood glucose monitor kits are below $25, and some are even given free with the purchase of 100 glucose strips. To lure buyers with such a price slash(and that's how I ended up choosing to buy the product...I thought what a good buy of about 80% sale) is so unethical and falls under consumer deception.

Biosafe Diabetes (A1c) Test, Blue (1 test)

2008-06-23T01:44:00.000-07:00

Biosafe Diabetes (A1c) Test, Blue (1 test)

Release Date : 2005-11-30
Publisher : Biosafe
Company : BioSafe

Features

The most reliable assessment of glucose management
Simple convenient finger-nick collection method
Nationally certified laboratoy results by return mail
Safe and easy to use

Customer reviews

Very Pleased by .. Ron Norwood (Salem, OR)
If you are diabetic, an A1c test is critical. A regular lab test runs about $100-125. My total cost with shipping was about $25. Got results back in about 2 weeks.

Biosafe (A1c) Test by .. G. Jordan ()
I tried one of these tests several months ago, and was generally satisfied with its accuracy and ease. However, as some other reviewers have pointed out, it does require quite a bit of blood, and unless you bleed freely you'll probably need more than one lancing to get enough. On my test there were three circles, and I was instructed to completely fill each of them with drops of blood. Each circle needed four drops or so to fill it. Fortunately I don't have an aversion to lancing, and as stated, I was satisfied with the test's accuracy and the time it took to get the results. The test has the option to have the results sent to you personally or to a doctor.

Econonical and accurate! by .. R. L. Stone (Daytona Beach, Florida)
The test results from Biosafe Lab. was within 3% of the results from my Doctors Lab results, and at less than half the cost!

Min (DM 2 for 20+ years) by .. Min Sun Yee (Medina, WA USA)
This is a fine product. Directions are clearly illustrated and easy to follow. If you only need "three drops" of blood, they will have to be very large drops; still, if you're used to pricking your fingers, this should be no big deal.

Cost is very reasonable. Test results came promptly in the mail.

And the results matched a laboratory A1C, I had performed during the same week, just to confirm the results, and help me decide whether I want to use the BioSafe kit again. I definitely do plan to use it again, and again...and....

a1c test by .. William M. Gray ()
test performed as advertised, but does require several drops of blood, not just a single drop, like a normal blood tester, so be prepared with extra sticking devices.

Ascensia CONTOUR Monitoring System

2008-06-22T11:41:00.000-07:00

Publisher : Bayer Diagnostics
Company : Bayer

Features

240 memory with date and time
Results in 15 seconds
No coding required
PC download option

Product Description

Ascensia CONTOUR Monitoring System The Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring System uses The Ascensia MICROFILL Blood Glucose Test Strips. No coding required. Automatic underfill detection, control marking and temperature control. Cleared for multiple site testing including finger, forearm, palm, abdomen or thigh. The Ascensia Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System tests with only a 0.6 microliter blood sample. Obtain your results in 15 seconds. 240 memory with date and time. PC download option. Ascensia Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System includes Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meter, 5 MICROFILL test strips, Normal Control Solution, MICROLET Adjustable Lancing Device with 5 Lancets, Ascensia CLINILOG Record Diary, Quick Reference Guide, User Guide, carrying case and warranty card. Ascensia CONTOUR Monitoring System Instructions: Hold the round end of the test strip with the gray electrode side up and insert the test strip into the meter until it stops. Bring the tip of the test strip to lightly touch the drop of blood. Hold until the meter beeps. The test result will be displayed after a 15 second countdown. For complete procedure, refer to User Guide. Store meter at room temperature 59-86 degrees F - 15-30 degrees C. Important: Before using these products, read the package inserts carefully. Store them between 59-86 degrees F - 15-30 degrees C -, and out of direct sunlight. Do not use after expiration dates. Warnings: Bayer HealthCare LLC does not warrant use of the Ascensia Contour Blood Glucose Meter with any test strip other than Ascensia Microfill Blood Glucose Test Strips. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 5 Year Limited Warranty.

Customer reviews

Great meter, lots of features, but very easy to use by .. L. Ortiz (South Bend, IN)
I've been diabetic for over 10 years and used a variety of glucometers. This has been the best and easiest to use right out of the box. It requires a pindrop sample and gives an accurate result in only 5 seconds.

The display is quite large for those with eyesight difficulties. It comes with a carrying case to hold the meter, a lancet, and a vial of test strips. You don't even have to take the meter out of the case to use it...just unzip the case and pop in a test strip!

It's easy to track pre-and post-meal readings using the up/down arrow and "M" button to mark each result. It can even be set to remind you to re-test post-meal in 2.5 hours!

The meter can be connected to a PC for downloading data (my doctor does this for me to analyze my readings).

It only comes with a few test strips (this is how all glucometers are packaged), so be sure to get extras. If your insurance doens't cover the strips, LOOK AROUND AT AMAZON for boxes of strips. They can be found for almost 50% of the cost at your local Wal-Mart.

Nothing better by .. C. Desai (Houston, TX)
Nothing better out there. Value for money. So easy even a kid could use it. Excellent product. Highly recommended. Great gift idea for diabetic family/friends.

So easy to use by .. Donna Broomes (Orange, Texas)
The Ascensia Contour Monitoring System is everything I had hoped. It is compact and so easy to use. I appreciate the effort put into a design that requires so little blood sample and can be extract from a variety of places. The product was shipped quickly and received in great condition. I have only praise for both the product and the process.

only 6 testing stick? ! by .. L. Zhang (SD, USA)
i ordered this as a gift for my grandma, who is suffering from diabetes now. She hasn't started to use it so i am not so sure about how it functions. But when she opened the pack , she found out that there were only 6 pieces of testing paper or whatever, she was sort of disappointed. Because that means she can only do 6 tests before i get her more testing paper.

Well, anyway, i am looking for the testing paper which is selling separatedly now~~and hope there are some~~

2008-06-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

OneTouch Ultra 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Publisher : LifeScan
Company : Lifescan

Features

MedexSupply Model # AHC-OTULTRA2
Package Info: Each
Image may not reflect actual product sold. Please read description carefully.

Product Description

Having diabetes doesn't mean giving up the foods you love! The OneTouchÂ® UltraÂ®2 Blood Glucose Meter is a fast, gentle, simple and unique way to see the effects of food on your blood glucose results. The OneTouch Ultra2 Meter will help you see if your food and portion choices are working so you stay in range. "Diabetes once took the joy out of eating. This little meter put it back." The OneTouch Ultra2 Meter comes complete with a unique educational Simple Start Diabetes+Food DVD and booklet that can help you manage your diabetes around meals. This 20-minute DVD and booklet will show you how to make simple adjustments so you can still enjoy the foods you love. The OneTouchÂ® UltraÂ®2 Meter needs just a speck of blood. Test on your finger, forearm, or palm.* Results in 5 seconds, so there's almost no waiting. Two-way scrolling buttons and a backlight make it easy to read and operate. Features--like before and after meal averages--can make it easy to manage diabetes around meals. *Before you begin testing on your forearm or palm, read the owner's booklet and talk to your health care professional. Basic diabetes education: Learn about carbohydrate management, portion control, reading food labels and more Understand why and how to use blood glucose monitoring to make appropriate food choices

Customer reviews

Great Product by .. #1 (Medina, Ohio)
I've had this meter for over two year. It is very accurate. Had it checked at hospital & Dr. office. Very easy to use and with the software results can be downloaded to your PC. Print a report and take to your next check-up. I like it much better than Accu-Chek.

Standard Meter by .. Chicago Gal (Chicago Area)
I'm still looking for a more painfree meter. Started with this meter and find I have to have the needle setting quite high to get the blood drop. Too painful for me.

50% code 24 strips bad. Out of 550 bad strips lifescan would replace 100 by .. GroundStar (Battle Mountain, NV, USA)
After using code 24 strips for 5 weeks and getting invalid results. Being low and strips not showing a low. Taking too much insulan due to invalid results causing lows. Did 14 test solution tests with only 50% within range all others invalid. Lifescan would only replace 100 strips. 1 box out of 11 they would replace. Tossed them in the trash and went to a different company

Wonderful Meter! by .. N. Terrell (KY)
I began testing on a meter that took 40 seconds to display results, so I was glad to find a OneTouch Ultra that took only 5 seconds. I switched to the Ultra 2 about 9 months ago, and I love it.

The main reason I switched was for the backlight. Silly, I know, but it makes such a difference. Also, you can add comments to your readings or flag them as before or after meals. I like the ability to check my averages based on all results, before meal results, or after meal results. The up/down buttons are helpful, too. No more scrolling all the way through if you accidentally skip over your number when coding the meter.

The OneTouch Ultra 2 isn't hard to use or full of extras that are useless. It seems to be just the right combination of helpful features that help keep tighter control.

Monitor Ultra by .. M. Smilie (Fort Collins Co)
Very good monitor, though a bit klutzy at times regarding getting the strips into the slot, and getting sufficient blood to avoid wasting a test strip at nearly a buck apiece. The test strips are another story-getting them out of the bottle without spilling them, and getting them into place, especially if you forgot before doing the lancet--a pain the posterior to say the least!

FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-06-22T10:36:00.000-07:00

FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Publisher : Abbott
Company : Abbott

Features

For use with FreeStyle Test Strips
Worlds smallest sample size 0.3 microliter
Small meter for discreet testing
Test light and backlit display allow for glucose readings and results even in low light
4 programmable alarms remind patients when to test

Product Description

Customer reviews

Home Diagnostics Gentle Draw Lancing Device

2008-06-22T08:39:00.001-07:00

Home Diagnostics Gentle Draw Lancing Device

Release Date : 2007-01-15
Publisher : Home Diagnostics
Company : Home Diagnostics

Features

Remarkably simple to use - just four easy steps
Lightweight, portable design with comfortable trigger button for one-hand lancing
Quick, easy lancet insertion and disposal
Five depth settings ensure optimum skin penetratrion
Durable, trouble-free operation

Customer reviews

Great by .. Jacquline D. Jackson (BIRMINGHAM AL)
I need extra lancets for my 8 year old nephew who has diabetes. Marcus always "loses" his lancets because they are painful to use. He is acutally making sure that when he uses the new ones he puts them away. Because he does not want to be forced to use the old ones if these are lost.

did not work for me!!!!! by .. Francis J. Duhaime II (Lincoln, Nebraska USA)
I am sure that this item will work for many of the lancets on the market,

however, I get my lancets from liberty medical and they are too large for this device, even on 5 it would not allow the lancet to protrude through and get to the skin, so I tossed it! Walgreens has a similar device that works.

FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-06-22T08:25:00.000-07:00

FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Publisher : Abbott Laboratories
Company : Abbott

Features

MedexSupply Model # AHC-11004
Package Info: Each
Test strips sold separately.
Image may not reflect actual product sold. Please read description carefully.

Product Description

Features of the FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System: Smallest blood sample size (0.3 microliter). Fast, five second average test time. Patients can test on less sensitive parts of their body (upper arms, forearms, hands, fingers, thighs and calves). Large display provides easy-to-read test results. Comfortable shape fits perfectly in the palm of the hand. Four programmable alarms remind patients when to test. 250-test memory with date and time. 14 day result average. Download results to your computer. Product Benefits: Test will only start when enough blood is applied. Add blood for up to 60 seconds. Beeps when strip is full. Only FreeStyle meters use coulometry to measure all of the glucose in a blood sample for exceptional accuracy. Contents: FreeStyle Freedom Meter. Owner's Booklet. Getting Started Guide. FreeStyle Lancing Device with Clear Cap (for testing sites other than the finger). Blue Cap for Lancing Device (for finger testing). Sterile FreeStyle Lancets (10 Count). Carrying Case. Daily Log. Warranty Registration Card. One #2032 battery, 3 volt Lithium replaceable.

Customer reviews

Does not cause less pain! by .. Chicago Gal (Chicago Area)
This is same as other meters. Still painful. I'm going to try the Flash which uses smaller blood sample.

Glucose Monitor by .. C. Bowman (Upper Marlboro, MD)
Product received exactly as described. I actually bought this monitor for my brother who was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He loves it because of it's portability. Very user friendly. The product was received ahead of it's scheduled delivery date.

Sterile Lancets, #13001-0 - 100 Ea

2008-06-22T08:19:00.001-07:00

FreeStyle Sterile Lancets, #13001-0 - 100 Ea

Publisher : THERASENSE.
Company : Freestyle Lancets

Features

FreeStyle Sterile Lancets For use with the FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
25 gauge sterile lancets.
Can be used with most lancing devices.

Product Description

INDICATIONS: FreeStyle Sterile Lancets For use with the FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System. 25 gauge sterile lancets. Can be used with most lancing devices.

Customer reviews

Lancets Review by .. Vickie J. Fosdick ()
I prefer to use the Freestyle Lancets rather than the generic over-the-counter brand of lancets. Freestyle Lancets are more sturdy to use and are easier to cap when I have finished using them than the generic brand.

FreeStyle Test Strips - Box of 100

2008-06-22T08:06:00.000-07:00

FreeStyle Test Strips - Box of 100

Publisher : Abbott
Company : Freestyle

Features

Package Size: 100/Bx
for use with FreeStyle
for use with FreeStyle Freedom
For use with Freestyle Flash
Not for use with FreeStyle Lite

Product Description

FreeStyle Test Strips by Therasense FreeStyle Test Strips are affordable and easy to use! Stock up on FreeStyle Test Strips to testblood glucose levels with the FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System. The package of FreeStyle Test Strips comes in 1 vial of 50 test strips. Testing uses 3 simple steps from start to finish. Insertion of the FreeStyle TestStrip automatically turns meter on then the small sample is drawn into the test strip. An audible beep signals user when strip is full. You get a fast response times of 15 seconds on average. The lightweight meter is designed for portability with an easy-to-read display. The meter automatically shuts off 2 minutes after last user action. There is a built-in data port allows users to download readings to a PC using the FreeStyle Connect Data Management Software. FreeStyle uses AAAA lightweight batteries. Testing with the FreeStyle Test Strips is painless, affordable, and it just might encourage more frequent testing. Features of the FreeStyle Test Strips 3 simple steps from start to finish Insertion of the test strip automatically turns meter on The small sample is drawn into the test strip Audible beep signals user when strip is full Fast response times of 15 seconds on average The lightweight meter is designed for portability with an easy-to-read display Automatically shuts off 2 minutes after last user action Built-in data port allows users to download readings to a PC using FreeStyle Connect Data Management Software FreeStyle uses AAAA lightweight batteries * Not for retail sale. ********Please Note:----------- For the health reasons & other Health regulations & welfare of others, we regret that we cannot allow Diabetes care product returns, including the products on this page, because of sanitary and personal hygiene reasons. Please click here Policy & Procedures to view our complete Returns Policy.

Customer reviews

Almost half the price! by .. A satisfied consumer (Cape Cod, MA)
I was a little suspicious about the item being authentic because of the asking price, but to my delight,it is authentic and almost half the price I have paid at my local CVS and I didn't have to use any gas!

Great test strips by .. Susan Smith ()
Being able to test your glucose levels in locations other than your fingertips is a definite benefit and one of the primary reasons I changed over to using FreeStyle strips.

The small amount of blood FreeStyle needs to calculate the glucose is also very nice too. Overall, FreeStyle strips are great for diabetics in my opinion.

Freestyle Test Strips by .. D. Favors (Earth)
Freestyle Test Strips - In my opinion if you have to give a drop of blood to something...give it to Freestyle test strips.

FreeStyle Test Strips: by .. L. Kujawski ()
I was running low on strips and since my insurance deductable started over at the beginning of the new year, they were willing to pay 10% LOL. They cost almost $120 at the Wal-Mart Pharmacy and I wasn't going to drop that kind of dough, especially since I had other meds to buy with minimal insurance coverage. So, I took a chance by considering the Internet to shop for my test strips. Can you imagine how thrilled I was to find Free STyle Test Strips for 50% off the retail. It's time for me to re-order again. I like this :)

Abbott Precision Xtra Blood Glucose Meter Kit

2008-06-22T07:38:00.001-07:00

Abbott Precision Xtra Blood Glucose Meter Kit

Publisher : MediSense/Abbott
Company : MediSense/Abbott

Features

MedexSupply Model # ADE-PXMK
Package Info: Each
Image may not reflect actual product sold. Please read description carefully.

Product Description

The Precision Xtra from Abbott Diabetes Care is the only meter that tests for both blood glucose and blood ketones. The latest verision of the Precision Xtra is quite small and weighs just over 1.5 ounces, making it easy to carry around. The glucose test strip requires only 0.6 microliters of blood and produces results in just 5 seconds. The latest ketone strip requires 1.5 microliters of blood and produces results in 10 seconds. These improvements make the Precision Xtra highly recommended. Even if you choose another blood glucose meter, the Precision Xtra remains an indispensable tool for managing type 1 diabetes because of its blood ketone testing capability. Every family who has a child with diabetes should have a Precision Xtra for blood ketone testing. The Precision Xtra has many features that make it a good choice for glucose testing: Latest blood strips require 0.6 microliters and produce results in 5 seconds. You can touch the test strip without contaminating it. End or top fill glucose test strips. If the blood sample doesn't look like it's enough, you can apply more blood to the same test strip within 5 seconds. The meter will report "EXPIRED" if you load an expired test strip. These features make it well suited for use by kids, who often forget to adhere to "rigorous testing procedures." And, because the test strips can be handled without contaminating the test, the usual concern about the difficulty little kids have opening foil wrapped strips does not apply. They can practically wrestle the strip open and it will still work. Use with Abbott Precision Xtra Blood Glucose Test Strips.

Customer reviews

small size and practical by .. mohikan (durham, NC USA)
i have just got it and picked a result (i do not have a chance to make any comparison), practical and small size. be sure to have the strips sold seperately.

thanks to amazon and abbot

Wonderful for the parents of a type 1 diabetic by .. A. Taylor (PA, USA)
THis makes checking ketone levels so much easier. Just a small blood sample and we have a farely accurate reading for ketone levels.

If only the test strips were not so expensive, it is a wonderful and useful tool for the parents of type 1 diabetics or probaly all diabetics.
nd standard shipping took 5 business days!

FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-06-22T07:34:00.001-07:00

FreeStyle Freedom Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Publisher : TheraSense
Company : TheraSense

Features

Easily samples from sites other than the fingertip
Works with blood sample the size of a pinhead
No pumping, squeezing, or milking necessary
It eliminates all the pain of testing

Product Description

Customer reviews

easy to use by .. Miriam Dobrofsky (Hancock, MI USA)
This item is very easy to use. I was surprised at being able to get results with so little blood!

OneTouch Ultra 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System VALUE PACK

2008-06-22T07:31:00.001-07:00

OneTouch Ultra 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System VALUE PACK - Includes One Touch Ultra2 Blood Glucose Meter and Control Solution, Lancing Device, UltraClear Cap for Testing, 10 Lancets, a Carrying Case, Logbook, Owner's Booklet, Quick Referance Guide, 2 Batteries PLUS A FREE Simple Start Education DVD and Booklet

Publisher : Johnson & Johnson
Company : Lifescan

Features

Organizes and tracks results (in 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages)!
Option to test on forearm, palm or finger!
Stores up to 500 test results with date and time!
Includes Education DVD & Booklet: Diabetes & Food!
Flat results before and after meals and get before/after meal averages!

Product Description

Freestyle Lite- Blood Glucose Monitoring System

2008-06-22T07:20:00.000-07:00

Freestyle Lite- Blood Glucose Monitoring System, 1ct

Publisher : TheraSense
Company : TheraSense

Features

Uses FreeStyle Lite Test Strips
No coding required

Product Description

FreeStyle Lite Meter The new FreeStyle Lite blood glucose monitoring system. The small, discreet FreeStyle Lite system enables you to manage your diabetes simply by offering key features such as no coding, the world's smallest blood sample size, a backlight and a test strip port light. Also, the FreeStyle Lite meter uses only FreeStyle Lite test strips.

Customer reviews

Freestyle Lite BITES by .. Randall C. Stein (Denver)
I compared descriptions & selling points of several meters and chose this one a week ago rather than picking another Accu-chek. BIG mistake. What a load of bull. Almost pain-free testing??? NOT true!!! Lancet device harder to use and pricking finger is much more painful, no matter what setting you set it on. As far as less blood needed to test---NOT true. Have gotten a number of error messages despite big drop of blood on finger. (And so what if it needed less blood when lancet causes you to bleed a lot more.) And the test strips are tiny, hard to get out of bottle because they stick together, and I have had several fall on floor trying to get just one out of bottle. If not for (normal) expense of test strips I'd throw darn thing away----but when bottle of test strips is gone so will the darn gadget. Back to using Accu-check---have already gone back to using my old Accu-chek lancet device anyway. SURPRISE!!! I DON'T recommend this meter.

Freestyle Lite by .. Agualung (Louisville, Kentucky)
My first blood glucose monitor was the old Freestyle monitor which was at the time the only monitor on the market that allowed alternate site testing. The Freestyle was very operator friendly and did require a very small blood sample. I loved this monitor.

The Freestyle Lite is just as good with the added benefit that the test srtips do not have to be coded.

This is a great blod glucose monitor for those of use that prefer to do alternate site testing.

Eating Thin for Life

2008-06-21T22:45:00.000-07:00

Eating Thin for Life: Food Secrets & Recipes from People Who Have Lost Weight & Kept It Off by Anne M. Fletcher

Eating Thin for Life: Food Secrets & Recipes from People Who Have Lost Weight & Kept It Off

More success tips. You can do it!

Bodybuilding 101 : Everything You Need to Know to Get the Body You Want by Robert Wolff

Bodybuilding 101 : Everything You Need to Know to Get the Body You Want

Aerobic exercise burns fat. But fit muscle make you burn it faster!

The New Gourmet: Sensational & Satisfying Low-Fat Cooking (California Culinary Academy) by Mary Harrison Carroll

follow the link to see more details about this item :The New Gourmet: Sensational & Satisfying Low-Fat Cooking (California Culinary Academy)

Low fat gourmet. Just remember portion size and calories count.

Mediterranean Light: Delicious Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine by Martha Rose Shulman

Mediterranean Light: Delicious Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine

Try Mediterranean. This is a very healthy lifestyle.

Louisiana Light: Low-Fat, Low-Calorie, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Salt Cajun and Creole Cookery by Roy F. Guste

follow the link to see more details about this item :Louisiana Light: Low-Fat, Low-Calorie, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Salt Cajun and Creole Cookery

Never sacrifice variety and taste or you'll get bored.

The Lite Lifestyle by Laura Creavalle

follow the link to see more details about this item :The Lite Lifestyle

More great Creavalle!

Aerobics Program For Total Well-Being: Exercise, Diet , And Emotional Balance by Kenneth H. Cooper

Aerobics Program For Total Well-Being: Exercise, Diet , And Emotional Balance

Don't neglect the benefits of aerobics.

The Fat of the Land: The Obesity Epidemic and How Overweight Americans Can Help Themselves by Michael Fumento

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The TRUTH about the weight epidemic and solutions. An eye opener!

Leslie Sansone - Walk & Firm Fat Burner - 2 Mile In-Home Walking

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No excuses! Just do something! You're worth it.

Spiritually Incorrect Enlightenment

2008-06-15T23:25:00.000-07:00

Spiritually Incorrect Enlightenment by Jed McKenna

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Enlightenment yourself to be happy living

The Complete Monty Python's Flying Circus 16-Ton Megaset

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Off the wall, off beat, bizarre, eccentric british humor from the late 60s early 70s. A very funny offbeat TV series.

The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian: The Original Adventures of the Greatest Sword and Sorcery Hero of All Time! by Robert E. Howard

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Arguably the greatest sci fi fantasy character of all time. The first in a series.

Gods in Darkness: The Complete Novels of Kane by Karl Edward Wagner

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Arguably the most powerful sci fi fantasty character. A great read. Kane is awesome, powerful, yet tragic. A true anti-hero with a tinge of evil yet you still end up rooting for him.

The Elric Saga: Part I (Elric of Melnibone, The Sailor on the Seas of Fate, The Weird of the White Wolf) by Michael Moorcock

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Fantastic, first rate writing about a complex yet very cool sci fi fantasy character and his all powerful magic sword...or...is it really a sword? Inspired the song Black Blade by Blue Oyster Cult.

The Elric Saga Part II The Vanishing Tower; The Bane of the Black Sword; Stormbringer. by Michael Moorcock

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Ditto.

A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science by Michael S. Schneider

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To quote Pythagoras, all is number. Don't let my description turn you off. This book is awesome!

Lost Horizon

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Plane crash survivors find a mystical paradise and they leave! Ack! If you find your bliss don't ever leave it.

The Original Rider Waite Tarot Pack by Arthur Edward Waite

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As mythologist Joseph Campbell put it the Tarot may be the Western Book of the Dead. The Tarot is a great divination tool but it requires patience, knowledge, insight, practice, and intuition. Be careful with divination it can be tricky.

Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman

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Did you ever read anything that was pure joy and celebration? Well this is it.

The Celestine Prophecy

2008-06-13T23:20:00.000-07:00

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

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Before I read this book I scoffed at it, after I read it my attitude and perspective changed. Very transformative, refreshing spiritual book offering insights about the world and one's self.

Twelfth Planet: Book I of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles) by Zecharia Sitchin

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Did you know that there's another alternative to Creationism or Evolution? This is the first book in a series that offers a third paradigm. Here's a hint, just look up at the stars.

The Pink Panther Film Collection (The Pink Panther / A Shot in the Dark / Strikes Again / Revenge of / Trail of)

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Great memories from childhood. My father used to sneak up on me whenever I least expected it just like Cato would sneak up on Inspector Clouseau. Absolutely hilarious slapstick comedy.

Kung Fu - The Complete First Season

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IMO, the greatest TV series of all time. I was hooked as a kid and now I'm even more hooked as an adult.

Kung Fu - The Complete Second Season

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Ditto.

Kung Fu - The Complete Third Season

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Ditto.

Doing Nothing: Coming to the End of the Spiritual Search (reprint) by Steven Harrison

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On the spiritual path we always expect to have to do something; maybe just maybe we have to do absolutely nothing.

Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing by Jed McKenna

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The funny thing about Enlightenment; maybe you are already enlightened and you just don't know it.

The Miracle of Mindfulness: Eclectic Cacophony

2008-06-09T23:13:00.000-07:00

The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Great book to introduce one to counting breath meditation.

Aikido in Everyday Life: Giving In to Get Your Way Second Edition by Terry Dobson

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Aikido as philosophy...hmmm...very interesting and effective, too.

Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art by Diane Stein

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I've only dabbled in Reiki and read excerpts from this book yet I've been absolutely blown away by the results. Reiki is amazing stuff.

Magick: Liber Aba : Book 4 (Magick Bk. 4) by Aleister Crowley

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Aleister Crowley was one of the most controversial figures in history; to quote him loosely, "Every man or woman is a star". Think about it, each person like a star has their own orbit, characteristics, and path. Crowley isn't for everybody and I'm not into ceremonial magick but he is a very interesting and fascinating read.

The Gnostic Religion by Hans Jonas

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According to Gnosticism, the problem with mankind isn't sin it's ignorance. Very fascinating multi-faceted stuff.

The Endless Summer

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Whenever I've put this movie on, people stop whatever they're doing and they start watching this movie...even little kids...that says something about this movie. First class, entertaining film.

Discipline: Six Steps to Unleashing Your Hidden Potential

2008-06-09T22:41:00.000-07:00

Discipline: Six Steps to Unleashing Your Hidden Potential by Harris Kern

Discipline: Six Steps to Unleashing Your Hidden Potential

Discipline is key to success in any area of life.

Power Living - Mastering The Art of Self-Discipline by Michael Janke

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Life is what YOU make it.

Nutrition for Dummies by Carol Ann Rinzler

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Learn portion control, low fat and low calorie eating as tools to success.

Polder 11-Pound Stainless-Steel Kitchen Scale

Polder 11-Pound Stainless-Steel Kitchen Scale

Don't leave your success to guesswork. You will fail.

The American Dietetic Association's Complete Food & Nutrition Guide by Roberta Larson Duyff

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Skip the fads! Portion control, variety & balanced diet works for life.

The Essential Guide to Nutrition and the Foods We Eat (Harper Resource Book) by American Dietetic Association

The Essential Guide to Nutrition and the Foods We Eat (Harper Resource Book)

Portion control, portion control! I can't say this enough! Calories count!

Robert Wolff's Book of Great Workouts : Everything You Need to Know to Vary Your Routine and Keep You Motivated by Robert Wolff

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Variety for your training.

A Taste of Club Creavalle by Laura Creavalle

A Taste of Club Creavalle

Variety for your table. Laura's a pro in the gym and the kitchen.

Essential Yoga Stuff for Beginners

2008-06-02T23:54:00.000-07:00

Gaiam Yoga Mat

Gaiam Yoga Mat

A mat is extremely helpful for preventing slippage & unnecessary stress. Of the mats I have tried, I know Gaiam's are pretty durable & stick better than most. To prevent joint pain (esp. in the knees), put a rug under the mat, or use 2 mats right on top of each other.

Hugger Mugger Cork Yoga Block

Hugger Mugger Cork Yoga Block

Blocks are an extremely helpful tool in yoga, especially if you aren't as flexible. I recommend getting 2 (identical) blocks. I believe this kind to be more durable than many others, like Gaiam makes.

8 Foot Cinch Buckle Yoga Strap

8 Foot Cinch Buckle Yoga Strap

A strap is also helpful, especially for those less flexible. A strap is usually just a strap, but it's probably worth spending the extra dollar for the longer length. Actually, a long belt often works just as well, but I do prefer plastic buckles, in case I get a little clumsy & hit myself!

Yoga Journal's Yoga for Beginners

Yoga Journal's Yoga for Beginners

Fortunately for me, this DVD was my first lesson in yoga. Years later, I still use the information from this DVD on a regular basis. Patricia Walden manages to explain all the complex aspects of yoga in simple terms. I have never seen another beginner's DVD that is so informative, yet so accessible! A+

A.M. and P.M. Yoga For Beginners

A.M. and P.M. Yoga For Beginners

Here is another great beginner's DVD. A quick warm-up for the morning & quick wind-down for the evening. This is a nice basic DVD that easily fits into any schedule and most fitness levels. A

Yoga for Stress Relief (With The Dalai Lama)

Yoga for Stress Relief (With The Dalai Lama)

A nice gentle yoga DVD for most levels of ability, which adds versatility to your yoga collection. There are all kinds of mini-routines of varying lengths. The routines battle everything from depression to anxiety to lower back pain to headaches, and all of them are helpful for relieving stress. A-

The Body Sculpting Bible for Women: Get Fit, Stay Fit, Eat Gourmet.

2008-06-02T22:35:00.000-07:00

The Body Sculpting Bible for Women by James Villepigue

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Muscle is the antedote to fat. If you want to burn fat, build muscle.

Supervixen: Secrets for Building a Lean and Sexy Body by Negrita Jayde

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Excellent for reproportioning an unbalanced physique. Love this book!

Everything You Need to Know About Fat Loss by Chris Aceto

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Chris Aceto is an expert. Concise, easy to understand book.

Lower Body Solution by Laura Dayton

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Excellent for blasting your lower body fat off.

When Working Out Isn't Working Out: A Mind/Body Guide to Conquering Unidentified Fitness Obstacles by Michael Gerrish

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Staying motivated is everything. Giving up is unacceptable!

The Portable Personal Trainer: 100 Ways to Energize Your Workouts and Bring Out the Athlete in You by Eric Harr

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Stay energized.

The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines by Brooke Siler

The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines

Pilates is the MOST effective exercise I've ever done.

The Win the Fat War Cookbook by Regina Ragone

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Don't fall for fad diets. Balanced, satisfying food is the only way to health.

The American Dietetic Association's Complete Food & Nutrition Guide: Fitness & Nutrition Favorites

2008-05-30T22:56:00.000-07:00

The American Dietetic Association's Complete Food & Nutrition Guide by Roberta Larson Duyff

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No matter what stage of life you're in, this book has the nutritional answers you need

Nutrition for Dummies by Carol Ann Rinzler

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All about nutrition basics

Strong Women Stay Slim by Miriam Nelson

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Strong Women Stay Slim is a good beginner's guide to strength training for women

Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 2nd Edition by Nancy Clark

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Basic sports nutrition and fitness information

Smart Exercise: Burning Fat, Getting Fit by Covert Bailey

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Smart Exercise explains "why" not just "what" Bailey recommends what he does

EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale : Best Health Care and Nutrition Products

2008-05-29T22:27:00.000-07:00

EatSmart Digital Nutrition Scale - Professional Food and Nutrient Calculator

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Amazing scale that calculates calories for thousands of foods. As a diabetic its a must have.

Escali Primo Digital Multifunctional Scale, Chrome

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Another good scale choice. Doesnt have near the features of the EatSmart but it does your basic weighing quickly and accuraetly

2008 CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter (Calorie King) by Allan Borushek

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The definitive guide to food and calories...every person should have one in their purse, car or office

Eat This Not That: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More! by David Zinczenko

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Fabulous book on practical solutions to eating healthier.

Improving Health Through Diet

2008-04-09T14:04:00.000-07:00

The Edge Effect: Achieve Total Health and Longevity with the Balanced Brain Advantage by Eric R. Braverman

Importance of nutrition, especially amino acids, to brain function and overall health.

Ultrametabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss by Mark Hyman

Emphasizes role of food allergies and sensitivities.

Nutrition and Your Mind: The Psychochemical Response. by George Watson

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Explains the relationship of nutrition to mental and psychological issues.

Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats by Sally Fallon

Identifies health problems created by foods, encourages whole food diet with RECIPES.

Eat Fat, Lose Fat: Lose Weight And Feel Great With The Delicious, Science-based Coconut Diet by Sally Fallon

Enig's new book on healthy fats.

The Schwarzbein Principle: The Truth About Losing Weight, Being Healthy, and Feeling Younger by Diana Schwarzbein

An MD discovers the food connection to Type II Diabetes & other modern diseases.

The Schwarzbein Principle II: The "Transition" - A Regeneration Program to Prevent and Reverse Accelerated Aging by Diana Schwarzbein

An MD discusses the relationship of food to health & longevity.

The Maker's Diet: The 40 Day Health Experience That Will Change Your Life Forever by Jordan Rubin

Emphasizes a return to whole foods. More strict than "Nourshing Traditions" & "No-Grain Diet".

Sugar Blues by William Dufty

Read about the diseases that can be traced to sugar consumption.

The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates

Excellent information re using nutrition to cleanse and strengthen immune system.

The No-Grain Diet: Conquer Carbohydrate Addiction and Stay Slim for the Rest of Your Life by Joseph Mercola

Read why "low carb" is not a dirty word!

The Metabolic Typing Diet: Customize Your Diet to Your Own Unique Body Chemistry by William Linz Wolcott

More strict than "No-Grain Diet".

The Schwarzbein Principle Cookbook by Diana Schwarzbein

RECIPES: good source for whole food ideas

The Schwarzbein Principle Vegetarian Cookbook by Evelyn Jacob Jaffe

RECIPES: good source for whole food ideas

Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program: The Proven Plan to Prevent Disease and Premature Aging, Optimize Weight and Live Longer

RECIPES: good source for whole food ideas

Suzanne Somers' Eat, Cheat, and Melt the Fat Away: *Feast on Real Foods--Including Fats *Achieve Hormonal Balance *Enjoy More Than 100 New Recipes by Suzanne Somers

RECIPES: good source for whole foods & food combining

Suzanne Somers' Get Skinny on Fabulous Food

RECIPES: good source for whole foods & food combining

Suzanne Somers' Fast and Easy: Lose Weight the Somersize Way with Quick, Delicious Meals for the Entire Family! by Suzanne Somers

RECIPES: good source for whole foods & food combining

Fell's Official Know-It-All Guide: Health & Wellness by M. T. Morter

A Chiropractor explains origins of health crises.

Your Health, Your Choice: Your Complete Personal Guide to Wellness, Nutrition & Disease Prevention by M. Ted Morter Jr.

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A Chiropractor explains how the body processes food.

Dynamic Health: Using Your Own Beliefs, Thoughts and Memory to Create a Healthy Body by M. Ted Morter

A Chiropractor explains how our thoughts help to create our health & disease.

The Fat Flush Plan by Ann Louise Gittleman

Contains a good cleansing program supported by supplements available at http://www.unikeyhealth.com/

The Fat Flush Foods : The World's Best Foods, Seasonings, and Supplements to Flush the Fat From Every Body by Ann Louise Gittleman

Supplement to "Fat FlushPlan".

The Great Bird Flu Hoax: The Truth They Don't Want You to Know About the "Next Big Pandemic" by Joseph Mercola

How the government and big business create hysteria to keep us cowed.

Improve control of diabetes

2008-02-19T21:40:00.000-08:00

... Improve control of diabetes. Many doctors (and people with diabetes do not) believe that self-control of blood glucose levels, the results are correct, and that the changes will be an appropriate treatment. The central role of specialist nurses in diabetes support, education and counseling for people with diabetes through changes in treatment on the basis of self-control erscheintti pil manipment our Arzneimittel to improve the control of glucose. FONSTATACIONES This article presents a study based on the accuracy of the results of the glucose meter. It will also provide valuable information about the person with diabetes, "the feelings and attitudes towards self-monitoring of blood glucose.

The issues that surround people with diabetes, their blood glucose levels is the main attraction of the attention of Medienparticuliertion. Issues related toclinical practice, such as abuse, lack of education and training were (Cavan and Hawthorn, 2004, Kerr, 2004; regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals and medical products, 2004, Reynolds and Strachan, 2004), leads to a restriction requirement meters and controversial proposals, the results are inaccurate (Rosindale et al, 2004).

In 2004, diabetes in the United Kingdom attitudecom tests and the practice of pro-healthcare professionals and patients (Diabetes UK, 2004a; Diabetes UK, 2004b). The above results support the problem of unequal levels of education to health professionals and on the correctness of the important quality that patients want their feet (Diabetes UK, 2004b).

In the same year, Owens et al (2004) has established guidelines for self-monitoring of blood glucose (AGS) type 1 and type 2-diabetes. Even at this time, Forum Follow-up of diabetes (DMF; Cavan and Hawthorn, 2004), a multidisciplinary group of medical professionals, the health of workers, in order to control the blood sugar defolletos for use by the person with diabetes. Both approaches are positive steps towards the attainment of clarity, which seems to be a difficult bugiazione. Owens et al (2004) and DMF (Cavan and Hawthorn, 2004) refers to a large extent on the absolute necessity, and for monitoring blood glucose at home, treatmentg for all situations and in a manner that is easy to in clinical practice. However, the leaflets of the CPO situaticon has a more practical level, focusing on the patient, if necessary, people with diabetes, which advises specification function of your treatment. The brochures also the responsibility of health professionals who Bildun

The right depression treatment

2008-02-11T07:26:00.000-08:00

The right depression treatment

Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you’re suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, they’re doctors who can actually help you out with your problem. Not to mention the various depression treatments, as well as all sorts of depression medication that doctors prescribe to their depression patients.

Fortunately depression can now be cured, especially when diagnosed early, depressed individuals can actually be treated through therapy and depression medication, although it may be a bit costly, a person’s good mental health is something that shouldn’t be scrimped on. Cognitive behavioral talk or interpersonal talk are incredibly healthy depression treatments that are just some of the available psychosocial depression treatments that cognitive behavior therapists can offer to their patients, both actually prove to be able to produce fruitful and positive results even for just short-term sessions, around ten to twenty weeks are almost always, already enough to get a depression patient slowly begin their recovery towards a sound mental health.

Before getting started with depression medication, the depression patient must first get him or herself to a reputable doctor, get a diagnosis of which type of depression the patient is actually suffering from, may it be clinical depression, manic depression or what-have-you. It’s best that you’re sure what you’re actually dealing with since there are various depression medications that are available in the market, you should make sure that you get the most appropriate one, the one that’ll actually cure your depression illness.

There’s actually a wide variety of anti-depressant depression medications available to help treat those who are suffering from depressive disorders. The more popular ones are those that are of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs variant then there are the tricyclics while the other popular variant is the monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs. These depression medications (the SSRIs variant as well as the other newer depression medication available in the market) actually to be a much safer alternative than the tricyclics, since they have fewer side-effects as opposed to the tricyclics depression medication variant.

Sometimes, doctors actually find it more effective to mix up these depression medications, depending on the needs of the individual, the doctor might actually prescribed a variety of depression medication to help cure one’s depression illness. Also the dosages of depression medication can actually be increased or lowered depending on what the doctor finds to be the most effective. However, when it comes to taking these depression medications, patients are highly advised to never mix up depression medications as well as pick out which dosages to take without consulting their doctors first.

Anti-anxiety or sedatives however, should never be mistaken as depression medication. Even though these anti-anxiety drugs are often prescribed along with depression medication, they don’t actually help cure one’s depression illness. Their mere purpose is to help calm one’s nerves which is why depression medications are still needed to be taken by the depression patient.

There are actually some common side-effects from depression medication, usually coming from the tricyclic variety. Some people tend to not mind these side-effects from depression medication, however if it does become to much of a bother and may end up ruining one’s ability to function properly, it’s best to go immediately to your doctor and report the side-effects. Quite common side-effects from depression medication are the following:

Dry mouth: always having the irritating feeling of being hydrated, it’s best to always have some (clean, drinking) water nearby so as to have something to drink whenever dry mouth occurs, chewing sugar free gum as well as brushing your teeth after every meal is also a good idea.

Constipation: cure such discomfort by eating and taking in a lot of fiber to help aid your digestion.

Blurry vision: another temporary side-effect, this one’s quite easy to pass but if it proves to be too much of a bother, consult your doctor immediately.

Headaches: quite common with the newer kinds of depression medication, it’s really not a big deal and will actually go away easily.

Insomnia: first-time users may actually experience this depression medication side-effect but it usually just happens during the first few weeks of taking the depression medication, asking your doctor to lower the dosage of the depression medication may actually help you with this side-effect, as well as the time of day wherein you take your depression medication can actually have something to do with your sleeping problem.

Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff

2007-12-23T01:38:00.000-08:00

Omron HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with ComFit Cuff

Product Description
Not only does the HEM-780 Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor utilize Omron's patented IntelliSense technology, but it also features the innovative Comfit Cuff. The ComFit Cuff is pre-formed for a quick and proper fit that is perfect for both medium and large-sized arms (nine to 17 inches). It's easy to apply the cuff to your arm without any assistance -- simply wrap the cuff around your arm and press start. In seconds your blood pressure and pulse are displayed on the large digital panel. Proven time and time again, Omron's IntelliSense technology ensures accurate, clinically-proven, and comfortable readings. And with a 90-memory recall with date and time stamp, you can track your blood pressure and pulse progress as your work towards a healthier lifestyle.

Q&A - Blood Pressure Monitors

What is IntelliSense?
The IntelliSense Monitor inflates the cuff to the ideal level with each use. No adjustments are required by the user to select an inflation level. This is especially convenient for hypertensive users and for people with certain arrhythmia or heart disorders, because their blood pressure is more likely to fluctuate. The advantage is fast personalized inflation for maximum comfort.
What is a ComFit cuff?
The patented pre-formed cuff expands to fit regular and large arms comfortably and easily.
How is an Irregular Heartbeat Shown?
This advanced monitor can detect irregular heartbeats while your blood pressure is being measured. If an irregular heartbeat is detected, an accurate blood pressure reading is displayed along with the irregular heartbeat symbol.
What is Morning Hypertension?
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends you take blood pressure readings in the early morning and evening. With the touch of a button you can review an eight week history of your morning and evening weekly blood pressure averages.

What is IntelliSense?
The IntelliSense monitor inflates the cuff to the ideal level with each use -- you never have to make any adjustments to select an inflation level. This is especially convenient for hypertensive users and for people with certain arrhythmia or heart disorders because their blood pressure is so likely to fluctuate. The biggest advantage of using the IntelliSense technology is a personalized inflation every time for maximum comfort. See more details and specification here

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2007-11-20T00:44:00.000-08:00

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Doctors Without Wires

2007-10-17T09:09:00.000-07:00

New wireless technology could help improve health care and cut medical bill

Thirteen million baby boomers are currently caring for their elderly parents, either in-home or overseeing their care from afar, according to Senior Journal. Keeping tabs on the condition and well-being of parents, as well as getting them to doctor appointments, can be a daunting and stressful job- A new technology is seeking to make that job easier.
Introduced by the University of Florida and IBM, this health-care advancement enables home computers and cell phones—via Bluetooth wire¬less transfer—to send real-time readings of vital signs from personal medical devices such as glu¬cose meters, body-weight measuring systems, and respiratory monitoring devices to doctors and families—even many states away.
"Connecting health-care devices into today's range of wired and wireless networks presents us with an opportunity to turn islands of medical information into evolving networks of health-care monitoring and control.” says Scott de Deugd, IBM's director of emerging technology and stan¬dards. He adds that current integrated solutions are inflexible, and that the key to making this new system work is using innovative wireless devices and open standards*
The middleware technology acts as an inter¬mediary to ensure that a glucose monitor generates data in standardized Web-based formats for health-care providers. To accomplish this, the researchers used a service-oriented architecture
In addition, a network of open-standard comput¬ing platforms can be used to develop new solutions with little programming. The regular updates to doctors or family members provide a more unified picture of an individual's health and allow doctors to be more in touch with their patients’ care while reducing appointments.
According to project leader Sumi Helal, many hospitals have already requested the technology It's based on open standards that will make it easy for product developers to tap the technology for new devices, which could be on the market within a year—Tracy McNamara PC magazine October 2007

FDA Approves Continuous 7-Day Glucose Monitoring System

2007-09-24T07:55:00.001-07:00

FDA Approves Continuous 7-Day Glucose Monitoring System

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a device that measures glucose levels continuously for up to seven days in people with diabetes.

While a standard fingerstick test records a person’s glucose level as a snapshot in time, the STS-7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (STS-7 System) measures glucose levels every five minutes throughout a seven-day period. This additional information can be used to detect trends and track patterns in glucose levels throughout the week that wouldn’t be captured by fingerstick measurements alone. However, diabetics must still rely on the fingerstick test to decide whether additional insulin is needed.

“The STS-7 System supplements standard fingerstick meters and test strips, providing diabetics ages 18 and older with a way to see trends and track patterns,” said Daniel Schultz, M.D., director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. “It can help detect when glucose levels drop during the overnight hours, show when glucose levels rise between meals and suggest how exercise and diet might affect glucose levels.”

The STS-7 System, manufactured by DexCom Inc. of San Diego, Calif., uses a disposable sensor placed just below the skin in the abdomen to measure the level of glucose in the fluid found in the body’s tissues (interstitial fluid). Sensor placement causes minimal discomfort and can easily be done by patients themselves. The sensor must be replaced weekly. An alarm can be programmed to sound if a patient’s glucose level reaches pre-set lows or pre-set highs.

Diabetes is caused by the body’s inability to produce or use insulin, a hormone that unlocks the cells of the body, allowing glucose (sugar) to enter and fuel them.

An estimated 20.8 million people in the United States—7 percent of the population—have diabetes. Most have type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body does not properly use insulin. An estimated 5 percent to 10 percent of people with this chronic disease have type 1 diabetes, which results from the body's failure to produce insulin. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day.

Diabetes can lead to wide fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Over time, abnormally high levels of glucose can damage the small and large blood vessels, leading to diabetic blindness, kidney disease, amputations of limbs, stroke, and heart disease.

While there is no known cure, studies have shown that patients who regularly monitor and regulate their blood glucose levels have lower incidences of complications associated with the disease.

FDA’s approval of the STS-7 System was based on results of a study conducted by DexCom of 72 patients with diabetes at five clinical sites in the United States. The study demonstrated that the STS-7 System was safe and effective for detecting trends and tracking patterns in glucose levels in adults.

A three-day version of the device, the STS Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, was approved in March 2006.

NEW GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR DIABETICS

2007-09-24T07:49:00.000-07:00

FDA APPROVES NEW GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR DIABETICS
FDA approved a new medical device that provides physicians with continuous measures of tissue glucose levels in adults with diabetes. The product is the first of its kind.

The Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, made by MiniMed Inc., of Sylmar, Calif., records tissue glucose levels at five-minute intervals for up to three days. The information is then downloaded on a computer for review by health care professionals.

"Continuous tissue glucose monitoring is breakthrough technology that ultimately could revolutionize the care of diabetics," said FDA Commissioner Jane E. Henney, M.D. "This new system is a first step in that direction. It identifies patterns or trends in the fluctuation of a patient's glucose level above or below the desired range. That information can help the doctor make adjustments in therapy."

Diabetics currently monitor glucose by testing blood samples obtained from finger pricks several times a day. The new system is not intended to replace this standard fingerstick testing.

The continuous glucose monitoring system is currently intended for one-time or occasional testing, rather than ongoing daily use. The information collected is intended to supplement that obtained by standard fingerstick testing. Diabetics must continue to do fingerstick tests while using the system.

Glucose levels can fluctuate widely throughout the day in people with diabetes--from very high to very low. This makes it difficult to determine when it is important to do fingerstick tests. Until now, there has been no way to continuously monitor those fluctuations.

The new system, available only by prescription, consists of a replaceable glucose sensor, a monitor, and a unit with a special program for transferring data from the monitor to a computer.

The sensor, which contains a glucose-sensing mechanism, is inserted under the skin at the abdomen like a tiny needle. The sensor is connected by wire to the monitor, which is worn externally by the patient and is about the size of a pager. The sensor measures tissue glucose every five minutes and stores the data in the monitor's memory.

After up to 72 hours, the patient removes and discards the sensor. The information collected is then transferred to a computer in a doctor's office for review. The patient does not see the tissue glucose information while wearing the device because it is not displayed on the monitor. However, the doctor may review the results with the patient as part of ongoing therapy planning.

FDA based approval of the monitoring system on results of a study involving more than 7,000 glucose readings in 62 diabetic adults who were evaluated at four medical centers in the United States.

The study showed that the system could help identify glucose trends and supplement standard readings obtained with traditional blood glucose fingerstick measurements.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose to enter the body's cells and be used for energy. There are two main forms of diabetes mellitus: Type I, which occurs mainly in young people and is controlled by diet and daily injections of insulin, and Type II, which usually affects overweight people over 40 and can be controlled in most cases by diet alone.

The MiniMed system was approved for use based on experience in Type I patients. As a condition of approval, FDA is requiring the manufacturer to conduct post-marketing studies to assess its safety and effectiveness in people with other types of diabetes, as well as in children and non-Caucasians.

An estimated 16 million people in the United States have diabetes. While there is no known cure, studies have shown that patients who regularly monitor their blood glucose levels and work closely with their healthcare providers have fewer complications such as blindness, amputation and heart disease.

Hoodia Diet Pills - Fact Or Fiction?

2007-09-06T20:21:00.000-07:00

A lot has been written about hoodia diet pills lately. Can taking a hoodia based supplement realy help you loose weight? Actually, yes it looks like it can.

First some background on the hoodia cactus.
Deep inside the African Kalahari desert, grows an ugly cactus called the Hoodia. It thrives in extremely high temperatures, and takes years to mature.

The San Bushmen of the Kalahari, one of the world"s oldest and most primitive tribes, had been eating the Hoodia for thousands of years, to stave off hunger during long hunting trips.

When South African scientists were routinely testing it, they discovered the plant contained a previously unknown molecule, which has since been christened P 57.

P 57 affects a part of your brain, the hypothalamus. Within that mid-brain there are nerve cells that sense glucose sugar.

When you eat, blood sugar goes up because of the food, these cells start firing and now you are full.

What the Hoodia seems to contain is a molecule that is about 10,000 times as active as glucose.

It goes to the mid-brain and actually makes those nerve cells fire as if you were full. But you have not eaten. Nor do you want to.

When the first animal trials for Hoodia were performed on rats, a species that will eat literally anything, they stopped eating completely.

When the first human clinical trial was conducted, a morbidly obese group of people were placed in a "phase 1 unit", a place as close to prison as it gets.

All the volunteers could do all day was read papers, watch television, and eat.

Half were given Hoodia, half placebo. Fifteen days later, the Hoodia group had reduced their calorie intake by 1000 a day.

It"s hard to diet when you"re hungry. Your body is telling you to eat, so you eat. This is the single biggest factor that keeps people from loosing weight. No matter how strong your will power is, you eventually break down and start eating too much again.

Hoodia tackles every weight problem by the root: it simply stops your craving for food. Do you think you could loose weight if you ate 50% less then you do now? You bet you could. I have taken hoodia supplements and they really do make you feel like not eating.

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9 Vitamins & Supplements to Improve Your Memory

2007-09-06T20:20:00.001-07:00

Does this describe you: You walk into the living room to get
something, only to get there and forget what you needed? You
often hear “Yes, you already told me about that” or maybe you
thought you told someone, but you never actually verbalized it.
Someone tells you their name and then ninety seconds later you
say, “Ok, tell me your name again.”

Perhaps you’re not as young as you used to be, you have more on
your plate to keep track of or you have a diagnosed or even
undiagnosed medical condition. Whatever the reason, you seem to
be plagued with a bad case CRS – Can’t Remember Squat. First and
foremost if you haven’t had a physical exam in a while, go see
your doctor. You’ll want to rule out anything serious that may
be causing your CRS. Barring any serious findings, you can take
some herbs, vitamins and other supplements to help regain some of
your memory. The vitamins, herbs and supplements listed below
may help.

Essential Fatty Acids, otherwise known as fish oils or EPA-DHA
are well known for their anti-inflammatory activity. Furthermore,
DHA is required for normal brain function in adults. Decreases in
brain DHA content are associated with age-related cognitive
decline, dementia, and Alzheimer"s disease.

Studies suggest that Polyphenol found in the skins of red grapes
and various other plants may protect against inflammation and
cognitive disorders.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is also an excellent antioxidant agent in
neurodegenerative diseases due to the fact that it can interrupt
free radical damage at several points. It has been shown to
elevate antioxidants in various brain regions and improves
memory. Further, ALA supports healthy blood glucose levels and
insulin activity.

Coenzyme Q10 is an antioxidant cofactor that has been shown to
protect the brain. In addition to being a potent free radical
scavenger, CoQ10 has proven to be effective in a wide variety of
age-related conditions.

Vitamin E is the primary antioxidant found in all tissues. Low
vitamin E levels are consistently associated with an increased
risk and occurrence of neurological diseases, including
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In a study of patients with
Alzheimer’s, treatment with 2000 IU of vitamin E per day for 2
years was beneficial in delaying the primary outcome (time to the
occurrence of death, institutionalization, loss of ability to
perform activities of daily living, and severe dementia) of
disease progression.

Ginkgo biloba extract is an approved treatment for dementia in
Germany, and it is the only nonprescription substance considered
a treatment for dementia in Canada. Ginkgo biloba is one extract
readily available. It enhances mental efficiency in elderly
patients with mild to moderate memory impairment. It is also
shown to improve cognitive function in patients with dementia, to
enhance blood flow to the brain, enhances cognitive performance
in patients with Alzheimer"s disease. Further it is said to
enhance memory in young individuals.

Adaptogenic herbs have been shown to reduce the negative effects
of stress. Due to the decreased ability to handle stress and the
increased levels of glucocorticoids associated with aging and
neurodegeneration, herbs with adaptogenic properties may be
beneficial. Ayurvedic herbs such as ashwagandha, holy basil, and
brahmi have a positive influence on stress response, mental
function, and cognition.

Carotenoids are a class of naturally occurring plant pigments
that provide the bright red, orange, and yellow colors of fruits
and vegetables. A balanced intake of mixed carotenoids, as found
in a healthy diet, provides the best protection against oxidative
damage.

Folate and vitamins B6 and B12 are needed for proper brain
function. Insufficiencies of these nutrients may result in
forgetfulness, memory loss, confusion, depression, dementia, and
mood and sensory changes. One study stated that age-related
impairment of cognitive function is likely related to vitamin
deficiencies, and is "preventable or reversible with improved
vitamins, especially vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate."

Additionally, scientists searching for a cure for Alzheimer"s
disease have found a potential ally in the herb sage. Checking
the writings of herbalists working four centuries ago, scientists
in England found a marked improvement in the memory capabilities
of Alzheimer’s patients who took sage oil extract. The finding
was consistent with a discovery by researchers at the
Universities" Medicinal Plant Research Center that sage protects
a key chemical destroyed in Alzheimer"s.

This list is not all inclusive and there could be a number of
other factors (environment, diet, disease) that could be the root
cause of your CRS. However, starting with a few supplements may
help you remember where you left your car keys!

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes
only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any
disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any
health care program.

About Author :

Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News
where you can find the most up-to-date advice and information on
many medical, health and lifestyle topics.

Protein Principles for Diabetes

2007-09-06T20:17:00.000-07:00

Dietary considerations can present a Hobson’s choice in diabetes. Even when the intake is nutritious, assimilating it can be another matter. Then there is the problem of progression of diabetic complications if one ends up with excess glucose or fat in the system. Excess carbohydrates in a meal, and the resulting uncontrolled blood sugar levels can be detrimental to any number of tissues, from the lens of the eye, to the neurons, small blood vessels and the kidneys. Fat is also a problem with increase incidences of atherosclerosis, large vessel disease and cardiac complications. What, then is the appropriate macronutrient for the diabetic population? Enough medical literature exists to suggest that in diabetes, proteins are probably the best bet.

Proteins are the natural choice of the body when faced with diabetes. In uncontrolled diabetes, muscle protein is broken down into amino acids to be converted into glucose by the liver. If left to fend for itself, this can create a commotion within the body. Since proteins have to supply enough energy to substitute for carbohydrates, proteins are broken down faster than they are made. The body ends up with a protein deficit, a situation with subtle, yet far-reaching effects on normal body functions. Importantly, for diabetics, a protein deficit has been shown to impair resistance to infections (Ganong WF). Replenishing the depleting protein stores is a vital requirement of all diabetic diets.

Importance of proteins in a diabetic has been well documented. The American Associations of Clinical Endocrinologists have made it clear that not much evidence exists to indicate that the patients with diabetes need to reduce their intake of dietary proteins. The AACE recommends that 10-20% of the calorie intake in diabetes should come from proteins (AACE Diabetes Guidelines). It is in fact believed that this is one nutrient that does not increase blood glucose levels in both diabetics and healthy subjects (Gannon et al).

Nutrition therapy for diabetes has progressed from prevention of obesity or weight gain to improving insulin’s effectiveness and contributing to improved metabolic control (Franz MJ). In this new role, a high protein diet (30% of total food energy) forms a very pertinent part of nutrition therapy. One of the most important causes for type II diabetes is obesity. Excess body fat raises insulin resistance and higher levels of insulin are required to bring down blood sugars as the weight increases (Ganong WF). Another problem with excess fat is the clogging of arteries with atherosclerotic plaques that is responsible for a wide range of diabetic complications. Any mechanism that reduces body fat decreases insulin resistance and improves blood glucose control. Parker et al have also shown that a high protein diet decreased abdominal and total fat mass in women with type II diabetes. Other studies by Gannon et al. and Nuttall et al have verified that blood glucose levels and glycosylated hemoglobin (a marker of long term diabetic control) reduce after 5 weeks on a diet containing 30% of the total food energy in the form of proteins and low carbohydrate content. It is speculated that a high protein diet has a favorable effect in diabetes due to the ability of proteins and amino acids to stimulate insulin release from the pancreas. Thus, a high protein diet is not only safe in diabetes, but can also be therapeutic, resulting in improved glycemic control, and decreased risk of complications related to diabetes.

The benefits of a high protein diet do not end here. Individual protein components of such a diet, when aptly chosen, can have other advantages as well. Dietary supplements containing proteins like whey and casein come highly recommended. Casein is a milk protein and has the ability to form a gel or clot in the stomach. The ability to form this clot makes it very efficient in nutrient supply. The clot is able to provide a sustained, slow release of amino acids into the blood stream, sometimes lasting for several hours (Boirie et al. 1997). A slow sustained release of nutrients matches well with the limited amount of insulin that can be produced by the pancreas in diabetes. A protein supplement containing casein can thus increase the amount of energy assimilated from every meal and, at the same time, reduce the need for pharmacological interventions to control blood sugar.

Whey proteins and caseins also contain “casokinins” and “lactokinins’, (FitzGerald) which have been found to decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive humans (Seppo). In addition, whey protein forms bioactive amine in the gut that promotes immunity. Whey protein contains an ample supply of the amino acid cysteine. Cysteine appears to enhance glutathione levels, which has been shown to have strong antioxidant properties -- antioxidants mop up free radicals that induce cell death and play a role in aging.

Thus, development of a protein supplement containing casein and whey can provide an apt high protein diet and its health benefits to individuals suffering from diabetes, obesity and hypercholesterolemia.

ABOUT PROTICA

Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm with offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Protica manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a compact, hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage containing zero carbohydrates and zero fat. Information on Protica is available at http://www.protica.com

Diabetes Awareness: Ill Wait til it Hurts

2007-08-23T08:42:00.000-07:00

By the time many type 2 diabetics (and often their doctors)
realize action is necessary, the disease, with its destructive
high blood sugars, has been silently damaging their body for
years.

Complications to the blood vessels and tissues of your eyes,
feet, heart, kidneys, and other organs, are likely well underway.

You visit the doctor because you feel bad, and you wish to feel
better. You react to the symptoms of perceived illness. This is
understandable, but does not allow much room for prevention or
early detection of diabetes.

Of course this idea, "Don't see the doctor 'til it hurts,"
comes from our "busier-then-ever" lifestyles. But to blame, to
point fingers after the damage has started is as pointless as is
the leaping bungee-jumper's complaint that his equipment has just
failed. It's a little late to talk about why. Some problems are
better prevented.

If you have type 2 diabetes, you know most of the time you don't
feel very bad. You might think that because you don't feel very
bad, it isn't very serious, and you don't have to do anything
about it just now. "I'll wait 'til it hurts" ...You couldn't be
more wrong.

Diabetes damages your body with high blood sugars. It doesn't care
whether your sugars are high from type 2, type 1, or some other
cause - if they're up, they're doing damage. Type 2 diabetics
who let their sugars run "because they don't feel bad" are doing
serious damage to their eyes, kidneys, hearts, and nervous
systems.

Suppose you have diabetes, and don't want the complications.
Suppose you don't know you have diabetes, but you're from a
high-risk group (maybe someone in your family has or had diabetes),
and you want to cut the risks. Or, suppose you just want to feel
better.

It's all the same - Your early detection, education, and prevention
work best.

Don't wait 'til it hurts. Ask your doctor about diabetes and have
your blood sugar checked several times a year.

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Humulin or Lantus, Which Insulin For Your Child?

2007-08-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

Humulin or Lantus? When my daughter, who was 8, was first diagnosed the Children's Hospital that was treating her put her on an insulin program of short acting Humalog NPH and long acting Humalin N. You should have seen me that first day of training after a long night in the emergency room where she was diagnosed. I was a raving lunatic to begin with so my brain was mostly mush at that point. Add to that everything began with "H". Mix this "H" with that "H" but first charge this "H" with air, then draw this "H" first followed by that "H" but make sure you roll this "H" between your palms and for crying-out-loud don't shake that "H". Anyway I guess osmosis worked and all of that information finally seeped in. We were officially diabetic now.

For those of you who may not be familiar with it, Humalog and Humalin (short and long acting insulins) are mixed in the same syringe and injected 3 times a day usually before meals. Your child is allowed a certain amount of carbohydrates for each meal that the doctor figures out based on age, weight, etc., and that's your number. My daughter's was 65 carbs max per meal and 35 max per snack. However your child hits their magic number that's it. Whether it's 65 slices of ham or half a pop-tart. Plus she had to eat 6 times a day at certain times everyday.

Well the time came when she decided she wanted a little more freedom of choice and asked me about trying Lantus. My first thought was if it's not broke don't fix it. But I can have a cupcake whenever I want so I decided my opinion was secondary. So we looked into it. Lantus is a long lasting insulin. One shot at night and she had a 24 hour basal dose of insulin. "One shot" I'm thinking to myself "that's great". But wait, you also have to take a shot of short acting insulin (a bolus) everytime you eat. 10 meals 10 shots, 3 meals, 3 shots. Even I could figure that out. You base the amount of short acting insulin on the number of carbs you are about to eat. Talk about freedom! Compared to what she had been doing it was like being re-born. she didn't care that it would mean more shots. All she heard was she could eat what she wanted when she wanted. Birthday cake, pizza parties, popcorn at the movies, boy she was ready to go. The first thing she wanted to have was a Blizzard from Dairy Queen. I looked at the chart on the wall and it read 125 carbohydrates. That was half a days carbs in a paper cup! After a couple of days of gluttony things got back to normal pretty quickly.

Remember that freedom I mentioned, it came at a price. This insulin regime is a lot of shots. Add those to the required blood tests and your talking about a lot of holes per day in a little girl. One more thing, her nighttime Lantus shot was 19 units. that's a lot of insulin all at once. In her case it went in like battery acid. These shots are no fun. However, after several months on the Lantus regime her life and the rest of my family's lives are pretty close to pre-diagnosis normal. All in all it was the right thing to do. If your doctor is suggesting Lantus or your child is asking about it, consider all of the above. We're glad we did it.

Russell Turner is the father of a 10 year old diabetic daughter. He realized early on that he could find all the medical information about diabetes he could ever need on the internet. What he couldn't find was information that told him how to keep his family's life normal after the diagnosis. He started his own website dedicated to just that. Visit http://www.mychildhasdiabetes.com Prepare you child for life with diabetes!

Insulin and Diabetes

2007-08-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

Insulin has two critical roles in the body that we cannot live without, yet it can be the root of many health problems, including diabetes. Insulin carries sugar (glucose), fat and protein into your cells where they are used for energy and the repair of your cells. When you eat, a certain amount of the food will be converted into glucose and enter the bloodstream. As the sugar levels rise, the body senses it and the pancreas secretes insulin to lower the sugar. This is insulin's second main function.

If you eat too much of any food, especially carbohydrates (starch and sugar) the levels of glucose in the blood rise to very high levels. In turn this triggers a large release of insulin from the pancreas. Your cells will take what they need and then insulin will begin the process of converting the excess glucose, fat and protein into fat and then put it all away in your fat cells. By combining foods the right way for your body, you will maintain optimum levels of insulin throughout the day.

The best way to control insulin and fight sugar cravings is to eat protein snacks when you are hungry or when you have severe "sweet" cravings. Also, try to limit yourself to three carbohydrate-containing meals per day and try to eat vegetables with most meals and snacks.
A particularly good snack is non-fat cottage cheese and salsa. The only vegetables to avoid in the evening are corn, yellow or orange squash, peas, beets and carrots. They have high simple carbohydrate (sugar) content.

Good natural sources of protein for meals or snacks are:

Chicken breast
Turkey
Fish
Lean Pork
Lean Steak
7% or less Ground Beef
Egg whites
Egg Beaters
Tofu
Non-fat cottage cheese
Non-fat cheese
Non-fat cream cheese
Non-fat sour cream
Fat-free Ham or Canadian bacon

You can also try protein powder and protein bars.

I recommend Labrada ProPlete Protein powder. It is low fat, low carb and high protein. It comes in several flavors and you can probably get it at GNC stores or any vitamin store. It does not have artificial sweeteners. It is sweetened with Stevia, which is all-natural and it made from the root and leaves of the Stevia plant.

Labrada also makes good low-carb, sugar free protein bars. Other good protein bars are Ultimate Lo-Carb, Ultimate Lo-Carb2 and Premiere Elite. These are good as a "pretend candy bar" when you're having a craving. Just don't over do it. The last three bars I mentioned do have artificial sweeteners. You can find them at GNC, Trader Joe's and many vitamin stores.

The key is to eat frequently throughout the day and also have a real sweet treat once a week if that will help you stay away from sweets the rest of the week.

My fat loss and fitness plan "Every Body Loses" will give you the tools you need to begin a healthy weight loss program. The style of eating and exercising outlined in my book is one that you can follow for life without feeling deprived. If you're serious about losing fat and getting fit go to www.aim4nutrition.com and get started TODAY!

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Causes of Hypoglycemia

2007-08-03T20:55:00.000-07:00

Causes of Hypoglycemia
by Timothy Gower

Keeping blood sugar from rising too high is the goal for anyone with any variety of diabetes. But hypoglycemia (high po gly see me uh) is, in a sense, the result of too much success. This term for very low blood sugar is a combination of three Greek words: Hypo = under, glykys = sweet, and haima = blood. Anyone can become hypoglycemic, but for people with diabetes, curbing the threat of nose-diving blood sugar is part of daily life.

When glucose levels drop off, cells throughout much of the body can adjust by living off fat and protein, at least temporarily. But one very important organ -- the one located between your ears -- can't use fat and protein for energy. Since the brain needs glucose to survive, it regards a sugar shortage as a crisis. Early symptoms are no big deal. You feel hungry and a little shaky and nervous, like you had too much coffee. But soon you begin to feel woozy and need to sit down. Your heart thumps, and you break into a cold sweat. Unless you take the proper steps, you may become confused and talk incoherently. Your vision blurs and your head feels ready to burst. In a sense, it is: In extreme cases, hypoglycemia causes convulsions and even comas.

What causes a plunge in blood sugar? In a person who does not have diabetes, hypoglycemia is fairly uncommon, since the body comes equipped with an efficient system that keeps blood sugar levels balanced. When blood sugar begins to drop, the pancreas senses trouble and slows down insulin production, so the body doesn't use up glucose so quickly. For an added boost, the pancreas makes the hormone glucagon, which signals the liver to convert some glycogen to glucose, then release the sugary stuff into the blood. It all happens so quickly that a dip in blood sugar is brief and goes unnoticed.

This system can get out of whack if you have diabetes, making it tricky to maintain balanced blood sugar. That's especially true if you inject insulin or take sulfonylureas or meglitinides, two widely used medications that perk up insulin production in the pancreas. Getting the proper dose of these therapies exactly right is something of an art. To avoid frequent bouts of hypoglycemia, you must become expert at tweaking your dosage when necessary and knowledgeable about the steps you can take to help keep your blood sugar from plummeting.

Using insulin or insulin-stimulating medications increases the risk for low blood sugar, but the problem can be triggered by other conditions and circumstances. If you develop symptoms but your glucose levels appear to be safe (and you know your glucose meter is working properly), talk to your doctor. Hypoglycemia can also be caused by:

-Other medications, including aspirin, sulfa drugs (for treating infections), pentamidine (for serious pneumonia), and quinine (for malaria)
-Alcohol, especially if you go on a bender. Heavy doses of booze interfere with the liver's ability to release glucose.
-Other illnesses, including diseases of the heart, kidneys, and liver. Also, rare tumors called insulinomas produce insulin, which would raise levels of the hormone too high, causing blood sugar to drop.
-Hormonal deficiencies. More common in children, a shortage of glucagon, as well as other hormones (including cortisol, growth hormone, and epinephrine) can cause hypoglycemia.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Timothy Gower is a freelance writer and the author of several books. His work has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including Prevention, Health, Reader's Digest, Better Homes and Gardens, Men's Health, Esquire, Fortune, The New York Times, and The Los Angeles Times.

Choosing a Glucose Meter

2007-07-11T13:54:00.000-07:00

Choosing a Glucose Meter

At least 25 different meters are commercially available.

They differ in several ways including

Amount of blood needed for each test

Testing speed

Overall size

Ability to store test results in memory

Cost of the meter

Cost of the test strips used
To search FDA's 510(k) database for glucose meters available over-the-counter (without a prescription), use the following link:

FDA 510(k) Database Search (Over-the-Counter Glucose Meters)

Newer meters often have features that make them easier to use than older models. Some meters allow you to get blood from places other than your fingertip (Alternative Site Testing). Some new models have automatic timing, error codes and signals, or barcode readers to help with calibration. Some meters have a large display screen or spoken instructions for people with visual impairments.

Cholesterol

2007-07-11T02:14:00.000-07:00

Cholesterol

If you have diabetes, you have a higher risk of heart and blood vessel disease (cardiovascular disease). One way to limit this risk is to measure your cholesterol routinely and control it by changing your lifestyle or taking prescription drugs. A cholesterol test usually shows your total cholesterol, total triglycerides, and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs). The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) has set up a National Reference System for Cholesterol Testing and many manufacturers verify their test through certification with this method.

For more information about cholesterol testing, use the following link:

Medlineplus Healthline Health Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Cholesterol Test
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003492.htm

Microalbumin

2007-07-11T02:13:00.002-07:00

Microalbumin

One common and extremely serious result of diabetes is kidney failure. Under normal conditions, the kidneys filter toxins from the blood. When the kidney's filtering processes begin to become impaired, protein (microalbumin) begins to spill into the urine. Testing urine for small, yet abnormal amounts of albumin (microabluminuria) is a common way to detect this condition early, before it can damage your kidneys.

Many urine dipsticks are used to test for large amounts of albumin. To measure a small amount of albumin, which may show an early stage of kidney disease, your health care provider may use specific tests for low levels of albumin (microalbumin tests). To do this test, you may have to collect your urine for several 24-hour periods.

The ADA recommends that adults with diabetes be tested for microalbumin every 3- to 6-months. The ADA recommends testing in children with type 1 diabetes at puberty or after having diabetes for 5 years.

Early detection of microalbumin is important because it indicates increased risk for both renal and vascular disease. Fortunately, early detection allows for treatments that may delay the beginning of a more serious disease.

For more information about microalbumin tests, use the following link:

Medlineplus Healthline Health Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Microalbuminuria
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003591.htm

Urine and Blood Ketones

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Urine and Blood Ketones

When the body does not have enough insulin, fats are used for fuel instead of glucose. A by-product of burning fats is the production of ketones. Ketones are passed in the urine and can be detected with a urine test.

If you do not have diabetes, you usually have only small amounts of ketones in your blood and urine. If you have diabetes, however, you may have high amounts of ketones and acid, a condition known as ketoacidosis. This condition can cause nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain and can be life threatening.

You may use urine dipsticks to rapidly and easily measure the ketones in your urine. You dip a dipstick in your urine and follow the instruction on the package to see if you have a high amount of ketones.

If you have type 1 diabetes, are pregnant with preexisting diabetes, or who have diabetes caused by pregnancy (gestational diabetes), you should check your urine for ketones. If you have diabetes and are ill, under stress, or have any symptoms of high ketones, you should also test your urine for ketones.

Results of ketone testing should be interpreted with care. High ketone levels are found when patients are pregnant (in the first morning urine sample), starving, or recovering from a hypoglycemic episode.

There are now tests for measuring ketones in blood that your doctor may use or you can use at home. Some measure a specific ketone (beta-hydroxybuyric acid) that patients with diabetic ketoacidosis may have.

It is still not known which type of ketone test -blood or urine-- offers more aid to people with diabetes.

For more information about ketone tests, use the following links:

Medlineplus Healthline Health Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Ketones-Urine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003585.htm

Medlineplus Healthline Health Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Serum Ketones
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003498.htm

Urine Glucose

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Urine Glucose

Only patients who are unable to use blood glucose meters should use urine glucose tests. Testing urine for glucose, which was once the best way for patients to manage their diabetes, has mostly now been replaced by self-monitoring of blood glucose. There are three major drawbacks of urine glucose testing compared to blood testing. First, urine glucose testing will not tell you about low (below 180 mg/dl) glucose levels, since at lower levels glucose does not enter your urine. Second, urine glucose readings change when the volume of your urine changes. Third, your urine glucose level is more of an average value than your blood glucose level. There are several dipstick tests available on the market.

For more information about measuring glucose in urine, use the following link:

Medlineplus Healthline Health Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Glucose-Urine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003581.htm

Glycosylated Serum Proteins

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Glycosylated Serum Proteins

Serum proteins, like hemoglobin, combine with glucose to form glycosylated products. Testing these glycosylated products can give information about your glucose control over shorter periods of time than testing glycosylated hemoglobin.

One common test is the fructosamine test. It gives information on your glucose status over a one- to two-week period. High values mean your blood glucose was high over the past two weeks. This test is good for watching short-term changes in your glucose status during pregnancy or after major changes in your therapy. There is no general guideline for when to use this test. Talk to your doctor about whether this test is right for you.

If you have any other disease that can change your serum proteins or if you have large amounts of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in your diet, these tests may give wrong values.

For more information about the fructosamine test, use the following link:

Technical and Clinical Evaluation of Fructosamine Determination in Serum.
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http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/economics/biblio_1-2.htm

Other Diabetes Management Tests

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Other Diabetes Management Tests

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

There is hemoglobin in all red blood cells. Hemoglobin is the part of the red blood cell that carries oxygen to the tissues and organs in the body. Hemoglobin combines with blood glucose to make glycosylated hemoglobin or hemoglobin A1c.

Red blood cells store glycosylated hemoglobin slowly over their 120-day life span. When you have high levels of glucose in your blood, your red blood cells store large amounts of glycosylated hemoglobin. When you have normal or near normal levels, your red blood cells store normal or near normal amounts of glycosylated hemoglobin. So, when you measure your glycosylated hemoglobin, you can find out your level of blood glucose, averaged over the last few months.

Doctors have used the glycosylated hemoglobin test for patients with diabetes since 1976 (1,2). The test is now widely used in the routine monitoring of patients with diabetes mellitus. Your doctor may use this test to see how well you respond to treatment. If you have low test values you probably have lowered risk for having complications from diabetes mellitus.

It is good to have your glycosylated hemoglobin tested at least two times a year if you meet your treatment goals or up to four times a year if you change therapy or do not meet your treatment goals. There are now many different ways to measure glycosylated hemoglobin. These tests vary in cost and convenience and you can do some at home. The values (glycosylated hemoglobin index) these tests give can vary too. Talk to your doctor about what your glycosylated hemoglobin index should be.

Patients with diseases affecting hemoglobin, such as anemia, may get wrong values with this test. Vitamins C and E, high levels of lipids, and diseases of the liver and kidneys may all cause the test results to be wrong.

References

1. Bunn HF, Haney DN, Kamin S, et al: The biosynthesis of human hemoglobin A1C: slow glycosylation of hemoglobin in vivo. J Clin Invest 57(6):1652-9, 1976.

2. Fabbay KH: Editorial: Glycosylated hemoglobin and diabetic control. N Eng J Med 295(8):443-4, 1976.

For more information about the glycosylated hemoglobin test (HbA1c), use the following links:

Medlineplus Healthline Health Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003640.htm

National Diabetes Education Program--HbA1c Quiz and Answers
http://ndep.nih.gov/materials/pubs/HbA1c/HbA1c-checkIQ.htm

Glycosylated Hemoglobin
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/textbook/section2/glyhem.pdf

Review Criteria for Assessment of Glycohemoglobin (Glycated or Glycosylated) Hemoglobin In Vitro Diagnostic Devices
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/odecl658.html

The National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP)
http://www.missouri.edu/~diabetes/ngsp.html

A Brief History of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose with Glucose Meters

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A Brief History of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose with Glucose Meters

Anton Hubert Clemens received the first patent for a blood glucose meter called the Ames Reflectance Meter on September 14, 1971. Richard K. Bernstein, an insulin dependent physician with diabetes, was one of the first patients to monitor his blood glucose at home using a glucose meter. He published a report on his experiences in an early volume of the medical journal, Diabetes Care. He has also written a book on this subject "Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: A Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars".

The first articles in the medical literature on the home blood glucose monitoring were published in 1978 (references 1-5). These demonstrated that patients could reliably measure their blood glucose levels at home and improve control of their glucose levels.

In November 1986, the American Diabetes Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institutes of Health convened a Consensus Conference on Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose. The results of that conference was that self-monitoring of blood glucose was an exciting and important tool for effective management of patients with diabetes (reference 6). It was recommended that SMBG be used by patients to accomplish the following goals:

(a) Keep track of their glucose levels over time,
(b) Help make day-to-day decisions for managing glucose,
(c) Recognize emergency situations, and
(d) Educate themselves on how to manage their blood glucose levels

SMBG was first used because health care providers and researchers believed that its use would help with glucose control and that better glucose control would reduce or prevent diabetes complications. In other words, if hyperglycemia (too much glucose in the blood) and hypoglycemia (too little glucose in the blood) could be controlled, people with diabetes would remain healthier.

This expectation was shown to be true in 1993, when the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) published results of a large and conclusive study called the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), which involved patients at 29 medical centers in the United States and Canada. In this study, SMBG was an important part of the glucose control strategy.

This study showed that for persons with type 1 diabetes, intensive treatment to keep blood glucose levels close to normal reduced the rate of diabetic complications. In fact, the risk reduction was 76% for eye disease, 50% for kidney disease, and 60% for nerve disease.

These benefits of tight control of glucose were not problem-free however. Patients in the intensive treatment group had an increased risk of hypoglycemia.

In September 1993 the American Diabetes Association held a second Development Conference on Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose. This conference noted that SMBG was an important component of the treatment plan of patients with diabetes mellitus and four major reasons for using SMBG were discussed:

(a) Controlling glucose at a specific, healthy level,
(b) Detecting and preventing hypoglycemia, and severe hyperglycemia,
(c) Adjusting care in response to changes in life-style for individuals requiring medication, and
(d) Determining the need for starting insulin therapy in gestational diabetes mellitus (temporary diabetes that happens during pregnancy).

Currently, the market for blood glucose meters is several billions dollars per year worldwide and growth continues.

References
1. Danowski TS and Sunder JH: Jet injections of insulin during self-monitoring of blood glucose. Diabetes Care 1:27-33, 1978.

2. Skyler JS et al: Home blood glucose monitoring as an aid in diabetes management. Diabetes Care 1:150-157, 1978.

3.Sonksen PH, Judd Sl, and Lowy C: Home monitoring of blood glucose- method for improving diabetic control. Lancet 1: 729-732, 1978.

4. Walford S et al: Self-monitoring of blood glucose -- improvement of diabetic control: Lancet 1: 7320735, 1978.

5. Peterson et al: Feasibility of tight control of juvenile diabetics through patient-monitored glucose determinations. Diabetes 27(suppl 2): 437, 1978.

6. Ikeda Y et al: Pilot study of self-measurement of blood glucose using the Dextrostix-Eyetone system for juvenile-onset diabetes. Diabetologia 15:91-93, 1978.

Performance Goals for Glucose Meters

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Performance Goals for Glucose Meters

Deciding performance standards for glucose meters has been controversial and challenging. In spite of effort in the late 1970s and 1980s by both FDA and CDC, no universally accepted standards or testing methods have been developed for the measurement of glucose. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recently held a standards conference and is exploring the possibility of developing a standard reference material for whole blood.

The ADA has recommended accuracy goals twice over the past twenty years, once in 1986 (target accuracy of +/- 15%) and once in 1993 (target accuracy of +/- 5%) No company that manufacturers glucose meters has developed a cost-effective system to meet these goals. A number of alternative standards have been suggested by national standards organizations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. An international standard ISO DIS 15197 is currently under development that recommends accuracy of +/- 20 mg/dl for glucose values under 100 mg/dl and +/- 20% for higher glucose values.

Although data on glucose meters continue to show variable performance, the newest generations of meters are simpler to use and more accurate than older models. Improvements in the chemical, mechanical and software components of glucose meters are continuing to help with the management of diabetes.

How FDA Regulates Glucose Meters

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How FDA Regulates Glucose Meters

FDA reviews all glucose meters and test strips before they can be marketed to the public. This FDA "premarket" review process requires the manufacturer of the meter to show that the meter system provides acceptable accuracy and consistency of glucose measurement at high, medium and low levels of glucose as compared to glucose meters already being sold. The quality of software is an increasingly important feature of glucose meters since it controls the testing and data storage and controls the displays that the user sees and uses when testing.

FDA also considers possible interference from over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, and vitamin supplements.

FDA also asks for data showing how well the meter has performed during actual use (a type of human factors study). These studies ensure that users understand the labeling, achieve good results, and avoid experiencing problems that could affect their health.

For an outline of the FDA review process for glucose meters, use the following link:

Review Criteria Assessment of Portable Blood Glucose Monitoring In Vitro Diagnostic Devices Using Glucose Oxidase, Dehydrogenase or Hexokinase Methodology (Draft Document)
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/gluc.html

For information about the application of human factors to the design of medical devices, use the following link:

Medical Device Use Safety: Incorporating Human Factors Engineering into Risk Management
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/humfac/1497.pdf

FDA quality system regulations require that manufacturers who make glucose meters follow the same quality standards every time. In this way, users can be assured that new meters and strips perform as well as older models.

FDA's responsibility for medical devices does not end when the devices enters the market. To monitor the quality of products, FDA routinely inspects manufacturing facilities. It also receives information from the manufacturers, health providers and the general public through the MedWatch system.

Minimally Invasive and Non-Invasive Glucose Meters

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Minimally Invasive and Non-Invasive Glucose Meters

Researchers are exploring new technologies for glucose testing that avoid fingersticks. One of these is based on near-infrared spectroscopy for measurement of glucose. Essentially, this amounts to measuring glucose by shining a beam of light on the skin. It is painless. There are increasing numbers of reports in the scientific literature on the challenges, strengths, and weaknesses of this and other new approaches to testing glucose without fingersticks.

FDA has approved one "minimally invasive" meter and one "non-invasive" glucose meter. Neither of these should replace standard glucose testing. They are used to obtain additional glucose values between fingerstick tests. Both devices require daily calibration using standard fingerstick glucose measurements and both remain the subject of continuing studies to find how they are best used as tools for diabetes management.

MiniMed Continuous Glucose Monitoring System. The MiniMed system consists of a small plastic catheter (very small tube) inserted just under the skin. The catheter collects small amounts of liquid that is passed through a "biosensor" to measure the amount of glucose present.

Minimed is intended for occasional use and to discover trends in glucose levels during the day. It does not give you readings for individual tests and therefore you can't use it for typical day-to-day monitoring. The device collects measurements over a 72-hour period and then must be downloaded by the patient or healthcare provider. Understanding trends over time might help patients know the best time to do their standard fingerstick tests. You need a prescription to buy MiniMed.

For more information about MiniMed, use the following link: [This document is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat to read.]

Mimimed Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/pdf/p980022b.pdf

Cygnus GlucoWatch Biographer. GlucoWatch is worn on the arm like a wristwatch. It pulls tiny amounts of fluid from the skin and measures the glucose in the fluid without puncturing the skin. The device requires 3 hours to warm up after it is put on. After this, it can provide up to 3 glucose measurements per hour for 12 hours. Unlike the MiniMed device, the GlucoWatch displays results that can be read by the wearer, although like the MiniMed device, these readings are not meant to be used as replacements for fingerstick-based tests. The results are meant to show trends and patterns in glucose levels rather than report any one result alone. It is useful for detecting and evaluating episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. However, you must confirm its results with a standard glucose meter before you take corrective action. You need a prescription to buy GlucoWatch.

For more information about GlucoWatch, use the following link:

Cygnus GlucoWatch Automatic Glucose Biographer http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mda/docs/p990026.html

New Technologies: Alternative Site Testing

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New Technologies: Alternative Site Testing

Some glucose meters allow testing blood from alternative sites, such as the upper arm, forearm, base of the thumb, and thigh

Sampling blood from alternative sites may be desirable, but it may have some limitations. Blood in the fingertips show changes in glucose levels more quickly than blood in other parts of the body. This means that alternative site test results may be different from fingertip test results not because of the meter's ability to test accurately, but because the actual glucose concentration can be different. FDA believes that further research is needed to better understand these differences in test values and their possible impact on the health of people with diabetes.

Glucose concentrations change rapidly after a meal, insulin or exercise. Glucose levels at the alternative site appear to change more slowly than in the fingertips. Because of this concern, FDA has now requested that manufacturers either show their device is not affected by differences between alternative site and fingertip blood samples during times of rapidly changing glucose, or alert users about possible different values at these times.

Recommended labeling precautions include these statements:

Alternative site results may be different than the fingertip when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g. after a meal, taking insulin or during or after exercise).
Do not test at an alternative site, but use samples taken from the fingertip, if

you think your blood sugar is low,

you are not aware of symptoms when you become hypoglycemic, or

the site results do not agree with the way you feel.
In October, 2001, FDA held a public meeting to discuss the types of information and labeling needed for glucose measuring devices if the blood sample is taken from alternative sites rather than the fingertip. Presenters included manufacturers of blood glucose meters, healthcare providers, people with diabetes, and parents of children with diabetes.

For more information about the panel meeting on alternative site testing, use the following link:

Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices Panel Meeting Summary for October 29, 2001
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfAdvisory/details.cfm?mtg=260