<p>I have been using my little [url=http://diabetes1.org/blogs/Annas_Blog/Interview_with_Salvador_Dali_FatCatAnnas_pump]
Lolita[/url] - a turquoise skinned [url=http://diabetes1.org/Care_Tools/Product_Comparison/Monitors/FreeStyle_Lite?view=small]
Free Style Lite[/url] from Abbott for God knows how long. It maybe going on 5 years - I'm not sure.</p>
<p>I've been finding that with the strips we use for the Abbott meters - that allow you to test from either side of the strip - that I couldn't test from the left hand side of the test strip. I wasted a few too many strips - and have yet found the time to call Abbott up to get some replacements (hey - a buck a peace adds up after awhile). I had similar problems last year - and they'd actually sent me control solution and new strips.</p>
<p>I was getting [url=http://www.freestylelitemanual.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=113&lang=us]
Error 3[/url] the last few days - and with no control solution - I was up the creek. Luckily, I was given a new meter a few years ago by the pharmacy I go to here in Quebec - the same brand - and after getting it all set up (very easy) - I am now ready to start using Limoncello

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<p>So, my question, how often should we replace our blood meters? I know with my insulin pens I use - it's stated that you should replace them every 2 years. I've found nothing in my manual that states anything.</p>
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NB: due to continual problems with uploading pictures onto some of my forum/blog posts - you can view the same info - with picture [url=http://www.therollercoasterrideofdiabetes.com/2014/10/how-long-does-blood-meter-last.html]
HERE[/url]. Sadly though, in order to view this page - when you click on the above link - on the left hand side of the page - you will see "
REMOVE FRAME " - click on that - if you still have patience to continue despite your uber busy schedule. You will then be able to view the picture. I know - viewing forum posts shouldn't be this complicated - but the dedicated team at Diabetes1.org is figuring out what the glitch is - and things will resume shortly like we're having a picnic in a park on a sunny day with birds tweeting around our heads.</p>
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