tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post5062972396168659947..comments2023-10-23T11:24:13.532-04:00Comments on Diabetes Update: LifeScan "Giveaway" - What Cynical Weasels!Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-25910161572829450202015-02-02T14:07:02.413-05:002015-02-02T14:07:02.413-05:00Blogger seems to be broken. I can only post commen...Blogger seems to be broken. I can only post comments myself by going into Explorer. None of the other browsers work. Not sure why.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-49838543508470303682015-02-02T11:43:56.618-05:002015-02-02T11:43:56.618-05:00I've had a Google account for the last 10 year...I've had a Google account for the last 10 years. It says Unknown Google account.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02907284676363370063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-504978847306866542007-09-06T13:06:00.000-04:002007-09-06T13:06:00.000-04:00As a fellow person with diabetes I fully understan...As a fellow person with diabetes I fully understand the need for affordable and accurate test strips. I work for a company that produces extremely accurate blood glucose meters and very afforable test strips. If you have a few minutes, take a look at the data on our website which shows the WaveSense KeyNote compared to a laboratory reference. The strips are actually priced better than the 90'sAllisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400591242261272455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-61933382299461032012007-08-19T23:37:00.000-04:002007-08-19T23:37:00.000-04:00I am one of the fortunate diabetics who has insura...I am one of the fortunate diabetics who has insurance. But let me tell you they still try to work you over. My recent prescription was for 120 test strips. the prescription read patient test 4 times daily, refill 6x. So the pharmacist had to explain to me that my insurance does not feel that is a 30 day supply 100 strips is a 30 day supply. I explained, that I have been having swings in my Gal Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335544977950567143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-89284600427710098662007-08-19T17:03:00.000-04:002007-08-19T17:03:00.000-04:00Manny,Hope you win the iPod! It struck me they sh...Manny,<BR/><BR/>Hope you win the iPod! <BR/><BR/>It struck me they should have given away a year's worth of test strips. That would have gotten me interested!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-62749166342414060672007-08-19T16:18:00.000-04:002007-08-19T16:18:00.000-04:00I love knowing someone like you: I think it's impo...I love knowing someone like you: I think it's important to have people who, like you, are able to see beyond the PR and the marketing.<BR/><BR/>I must admit though, I am guilty as charged, because I subscribed for the giveaway: I was lulled more by the iPod part than anything else! :)manny hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13858113972000180533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-21040415427241816982007-08-16T16:13:00.000-04:002007-08-16T16:13:00.000-04:00Well yes. I'm responding here to the email the com...Well yes. I'm responding here to the email the company's rep sent me where they supposed I'd want to promote their product for them, since they were so wonderful to give away all those free meters!<BR/><BR/>And I'm raising the issue among other people with diabetes, suggesting that as long as we don't confront companies when they pull stuff like this, nothing will change.<BR/><BR/>No one says youJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-62808015151886716602007-08-16T15:57:00.000-04:002007-08-16T15:57:00.000-04:00So, are you doing anything to advocate for a price...So, are you doing anything to advocate for a price decrease in test strips?Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845901120926051578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-44845878436742715132007-08-16T11:35:00.000-04:002007-08-16T11:35:00.000-04:00Because the contest is bogus.LifeScan will give an...Because the contest is bogus.<BR/><BR/>LifeScan will give anyone whose insurer gives them preferred provider status a free meter. There's a number your insurer can give you to get it. <BR/><BR/>Roche (maker of Accu-Chek) does the same thing. <BR/><BR/>And then there are those coupons that most of the pharmacies offer that will let you get a free meter too. <BR/><BR/>It irks me that the press Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-4429274823967666852007-08-16T09:16:00.000-04:002007-08-16T09:16:00.000-04:00Jenny, I've been a diabetic for over 13 years, I k...Jenny, I've been a diabetic for over 13 years, I know how the game is played. <BR/><BR/>I am NOT arguing with you that meters should be more accurate and test strips should be cheaper. But how does that negate putting out meters that are in different colors? I mean, I know it's important that Lifescan focuses on improving their products, but I suppose I'm a little confused as to your opposition Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845901120926051578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-57009203251932618922007-08-16T08:46:00.000-04:002007-08-16T08:46:00.000-04:00Yes, you can definitly have my rat's ass. I don't ...Yes, you can definitly have my rat's ass. I don't need it. <BR/><BR/>I'd like a more ACCURATE meter that was cheap enough to use that I could test my blood sugar enough to really understand what was going on.<BR/><BR/>If you HAVE insurance, pause for a moment and think of all the people who don't, including a lot of young Type 1s and older Type 2s who have been fired thanks to health problems. <Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17384082448952856117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-13594442722775115972007-08-16T00:39:00.000-04:002007-08-16T00:39:00.000-04:00I agree that test strips are expensive (unless you...I agree that test strips are expensive (unless you have really good insurance), but I still think having a meter that you like is cool. I like having the different colors. It's nothing spectacular but hey, if it adds a little fun and personality to a product that otherwise sucks, I'm all for it. My favorite color is purple and I hope they make a purple meter for the sheer fact that I want a Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845901120926051578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30206473.post-63501075978499713062007-08-15T20:57:00.000-04:002007-08-15T20:57:00.000-04:00The meters they give away include 10 strips, it's ...The meters they give away include 10 strips, it's just the ones you actually pay for that don't. I'll take free stuff where I can get it. I don't think Lifescan is keeping it a secret that they're in it for the money. Otherwise they'd be non-profit.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945569357746173429noreply@blogger.com