Friday, October, 23, 2009
Where To Get Cheap Diabetic Testing Strips
October 02, 2008
Diabetics should be aware that counterfeit blood-sugar test strips
were distributed nationwide, U.S. health officials warn. The
strips, sold for use with models of LifeScan Inc. One Touch brand
blood-glucose monitors, could potentially give incorrect
blood-glucose values. These results might result in a patient
taking either too much or too little insulin. The FDA warning gives
the lot numbers of the counterfeit strips and describes the carton
of the fake batches.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Ann Bartlett
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Health Expert
...people who suffer the burden of paying for their diabetes supplies out of pocket! I will...
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By Dr. Bill Quick
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...this past week, I received a box full of coupons for diabetes stuff -- including 36 coupons good...
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By Dr. Bill Quick
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Health Expert
... The FDA recently issued an alert for people with diabetes and their caregivers, Advice for...
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Health Expert
...Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com. FOUND at the Tenderich...
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Health Guide
..._____________________________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1, or insulin dependent,
diabetes and is under the care of the
Diabetes Team at Childrens National Medical Center, in...
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For a loved one with
diabetes, monitoring blood glucose levels is crucial. “Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG testing) provides a map that guides decisions and changes in treatment components...
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... To Whom It May Concern: ______________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1
Diabetes (previously called Juvenile Onset) and wears an insulin pump. The pump delivers...
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Sorry to hear that you have joined us! Type 2
diabetes is a lot to live with, but it is really manageable! And if you are depressed, I can understand. Being depressed is pretty common with us,...
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...is important, therefore, to carefully monitor blood glucose levels. In general, patients with type 1
diabetes need to take readings four or more times a day. Patients should aim for the following...
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