Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

i'm glad i overcame my issues with home testing and it's so true, anything could change their bg.

may i ask how i would notice if zulu was having eye pressure issues? i know what a cataract looks like. i worry about the nerve stuff tho.

thanks.

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

I really don't know. She has had bouts of high eye pressure for a couple of years, during and after her cataract and glaucoma treatment. Annie is also blind. I've been taking her in to the eye doc because she has a history of eye problems, even after going blind.

Craig

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

The "whites" of her eye had been a little pink, but I don't know if this is an indicator or not. She didn't do any scratching around the eye, or appeared in any discomfort. The vet has that "thingy" that blows a bit of air into the eye, think thats the test for eye pressure.

Annie had cataracts removed several years ago, then had glaucoma come-on overnight last year and went blind within a few days of unsuccessful surgery. She's been getting routine eye checks every 3-6 months since the cataracts (gotta help pay the mortgage of the eye vet's Maui condo;)).

Craig

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

Thanks for explaining that - very helpful.
Antonia

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

Hi Craig,

I apologize if this is obvious (above), but I am getting ready to purchase the FS Lite strips and I don't want to make any mistakes and would appreciate your clarification.

So, just to be clear...my AT2 meter is currently set to 36 (with the AT2 strips). When I start using the FSL Freedom strips, I should change the code on my AT2 meter to 35 (as long as the code on the box of FSL Freedom bottle is coded as a 35)?

And, what if it is coded differently, do I change the AT2 to that code? Are all FSL Freedom strips coded 35, or are bottles coded differently?

Thank you in advance,
Eileen

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

You probably should do a little test yourself:). When I wrote my comparison, I thought all AlphaTrak2 strips were going to be code 35, but you have code 36 strips. I'd recommend you use an AlphaTrak strip, and then quickly swap to a FSL strip using either 36 or 35 and see your results testing on either the same blood droplet, or re-poking as quickly as you can.

In fact, whenever I start a new box of FSL strips I'll do the side-by-side comparison just to be sure there is no change.

I'd do a test at 36 for "grins" to see what I would get, but I'm out of FSL strips;)

The code on the FSL container was 11, but I ignored that number because I'm thinking that number is only valid when used in a FreeStyle Lite meter testing human blood.

Craig

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Thanks, Craig. I'm not as agile (or gifted in the testing area) as you and I'm a little nervous about re-poking, and switching strips all the while Scooter sits there...waaaaa:rolleyes::rolleyes:Today I 'tried' to do a spot check (and practice my technique as I am planning a curve tomorrow) and I poked twice and couldn't get a big enough blood droplet for some reason. I was pretty patient after I poked and a small bit of blood appeared and I sort of pressed the area to encourage blood to form, but it wasn't enough and I blew another strip. I can only test on his lip (maltese lips are pretty tiny) as he is very sensitive in his ears and I have never tested by the dewclaw. He wouldn't stand for that either.

I teach golf and I know that fear does all kinds of bad things in a golf swing and I think this also translates into my method of getting a blood sample. If I'm afraid, I will not do it right. (Just like when I started injecting, which now I do while I am on the phone and he can't wait for it b/c there is a treat waiting.) He actually comes to get me to remind me that it "is time for my shot, darnit!"

I will run my curve tomorrow if everything (schedule wise) goes as planned and there are no interruptions during the day. I've had him on 3.25 units now for several days and it is time to see if the lower numbers are up before going up another .25 units. (Gosh those 1/4 unit indicators are hard to see).

Are you sure I can't rely on your comparisons??? ;)

Thanks, Craig.

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

It would be much better if you tried to test using both types of strips. I can only advise that my readings were very close.

Remember, my test was done with the newer style FSL strips that has the word "freedom" on the box. Here's a link to what I've used, the box might be mostly yellow, or white. I would avoid the older style strip in the mostly blue box.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sqpa5h8z4c...-26_121134.png

Craig

Btw, I just ordered a new box of FSL strips.

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

thanks craig!~

Re: Annie - Getting too smart!
 

I'm glad Annie seems to be doing well with the change in drops. :)

Natalie