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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / January 2004Precision Extra
I was told by another diabetic at my retirement breakfast recently that the Navy is calling in all QID meters and switching to the Precision Extra I didn't get a notice as I am being treated at the VA now. I went to the Naval Hospital Wellness Center and the receptionist speculated that the VA will be switching also. I asked her if the meter did the A1C test and she said, "We don't consider the finger A1C to be as accurate as drawing a full sample, or arm sample. Am I the only one that didn't know this and I would like an opinion of the Precision Extra? I went to their website and read about it. It sounds good. Charlie T-1 since 1971, CD since 1996 > I would like an opinion >of the Precision Extra? I went to their website and read about >it. It sounds good. I've used it for two years now, and I really like it. It's easy to use, has a lot of memory storage (someone said 450 tests, I don't remember) and the strips are individually wrapped. I like this, although to begin with it almost drove me crazy.....lol. The strips have the "suction" action that the Accuchek Comfort Curve have, and the meter is faster than theirs, IIRC. The case is big enough that I carry my insulin and syringes in it as well as plenty of extra lancets. It provides averages for 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks. It has a slot on top of the meter compartment to store your calibration strip, which is handy. You can also test for ketones with this meter. It, of course, uses a separate strip for ketone testing, and you have to calibrate the meter each time you test for ketones, since you will be using it mostly for Bg testing. I have been very pleased with my Precision Xtra, and chose to continue using it, even though I could have had my choice of meters last year. Bev Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please. Join us in the Diabetic-Talk Chatroom on UnderNet /server irc.undernet.org --- /join #Diabetic-Talk More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/ > > I would like an opinion > >of the Precision Extra? I went to their website and read about [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > /server irc.undernet.org --- /join #Diabetic-Talk > More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/ Thanks Bev, one more question. Last year when we stayed a week at the beach we all caught something that seemed like the flu. One night after taking my Humalog and attempting to eat dinner I started perspiring and tried to get a QID test strip out of the package and my wife said I can't get it out either. What I am asking are the strips wrapped individually so that one must use a pair of scissors to get them out? I think I managed to tear it out with my eye tooth. As it turned out my bg stayed elevated for a couple of days. Charlie > I started perspiring and tried to get a QID > test strip out of the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > out? I think I > managed to tear it out with my eye tooth. Those foil wraps are easy to take off if you tear them at the triangle notch at the side of the wrap. I having been using the Precision Xtra meter for 3 years. They did improve the strip for this meter a couple of years ago so that it absorbs as Bev mentioned. Sometimes a small blood sample will not give a good reading, usually too low. In those cases I repeat the test most of the time. The old strips were not as good as the current ones. In the past someone said the Relion meter is the same as the QID. > > I started perspiring and tried to get a QID > > test strip out of the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Those foil wraps are easy to take off if you tear them at the triangle > notch at the side of the wrap. The QID has those notches, but I have to finish cutting with scissiors to get it out easily. Do you really need this on each strip is what I'm asking? I used to have a One Touch and the strips came in boxes of 50. I never had a strip go bad as far as I know. Charlie > I having been using the Precision Xtra meter for 3 years. They did > improve the strip for this meter a couple of years ago so that it [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > In the past someone said the Relion meter is the same as the QID. >> > I started perspiring and tried to get a QID >> > test strip out of the [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >to get it out easily. Do you really need this on each strip is what I'm >asking? Yep. I've used the Precision Extra for years and it works quite well; but you have to peel each strip out of foil before using it. It's not that hard, the way they've got it set up. MUCH easier than opening a bag of chips, and about on a par with unwrapping a soda straw. Main problem is you then have to get rid of the foil as well as the used strip... >I used to have a One Touch and the strips came in boxes of 50. I never had a >strip >go bad as far as I know. >Charlie PE strips suck blood harder than other strips, so they're easier to use. The foil wrap is probably so ambiant moisture doesn't reduce their absorbative abilities. FW, who IS a bit confused about the PE's glow in the dark feature... > One night after taking my >Humalog [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >out? I think I >managed to tear it out with my eye tooth. Charlie, The strips are five to a strip, and are perforated for easy separation. Once you've torn off one strip, there is a notch on the side that makes it very easy to tear into. I've never had a problem getting into them, even during a hypo. Bev Remove the "SpamFree" for email, please. Join us in the Diabetic-Talk Chatroom on UnderNet /server irc.undernet.org --- /join #Diabetic-Talk More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/ I find the Relion strips are easy to extract. Look and it become obvious where to tear. It opens so you never have to touch the strip. I am the chronic complainer about handling strips but I find them easy, Edge sensors are easier to use and the meters with a five second read time are easier. But is it worth 15 seconds to get the lower price?. I still use the Ultra but switch around so I have two different active meters. Last 911 run cost over $700. and they keep going up. Guy >> One night after taking my >>Humalog [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >/server irc.undernet.org --- /join #Diabetic-Talk >More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/ Charlie, I am sorry I dont know anything about the precision monitor. I wonder what the difference is between the finger and the arm in the a1c test. Are meters being made that test for aic at the same time they test for bgs. Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. Loretta, several years I was treated at two different places including the medical university of SC (MUSC) that called you in and pricked your finger wiped off the first drop and did an AIC. Then when you saw the doctor they discussed your A1C among other things. I hated those finger prick tests, I'd much rather they took it out of my arm. The only draw back to that is I don't get to see the VA doctor for another 3 months as that is where I am treated now. You can call and ask a nurse though. I'm not complaining by any means. Bev gave me a good description of the meter. Charlie rooting for a lost cause, the Colts and Peyton Manning. The snow scene is exciting to a southerner though. > Charlie, I am sorry I dont know anything about the precision monitor. I > wonder what the difference is between the finger and the arm in the a1c [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and > terrorism. >Charlie rooting for a lost cause, the Colts and Peyton Manning. > The snow scene is exciting to a southerner though. Sorry Charlie, Peyton was bad tuna! Sleepy ----------------------------------------------- Let's Kick the Right Wing, Out of the West Wing ----------------------------------------------- > >Charlie rooting for a lost cause, the Colts and Peyton Manning. > > The snow scene is exciting to a southerner though. > > Sorry Charlie, Peyton was bad tuna! > > Sleepy > We still have Carolina, they did very well. Charlie in SC > ----------------------------------------------- > Let's Kick the Right Wing, Out of the West Wing > ----------------------------------------------- >> >Charlie rooting for a lost cause, the Colts and Peyton Manning. >> > The snow scene is exciting to a southerner though. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> Let's Kick the Right Wing, Out of the West Wing >> ----------------------------------------------- I would have been much happier, had Philly beaten Carolina, as Philly was so emminently beatable. I would rather the Patriots play a team with a lousy defense, and only have to shut down one player (McNabb), than to go up against a team with that tough a D, and a QB who doesn't know how good he is yet. Sounds almost the same as Patriots v St Louis 2 years ago. The negative, for you guys, is the two week layoff. Much better to strike while the iron is hot. Too much time to think, plus all that hype is bad for such an inexperienced team. Sleepy ----------------------------------------------- Let's Kick the Right Wing, Out of the West Wing ----------------------------------------------- |
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