I like you so much, I think I’ll give you a sharp poke in the finger

May 29, 2008 at 3:12 pm | In The Sweet Life | 4 Comments

A few months ago I got a new meter from OneT@uch that replaces the BD one that talks to my pump.

I promptly filed it in the bathroom cabinet o’ diabetes supplies, as I have enough strips for the BD meter to last at least until the Cubs win the World Series the end of time.

I hauled it out last night after realizing that I left Old Faithful on my desk at work. Amongst all the new meter swag was a vial of 10 strips (WOW! I AM OVERWHELMED BY GENEROSITY) and a coupon for a free gift.

You all know I love free stuff. I got all excited. What would it be? A faux leather case for OneTouchie? A skin for the meter to match my pump? With great enthusiasm, I tore open the offer.

My friends, it was a coupon for twenty free lancets.

WHOO FUCKING HOO.

Have these people never heard of daylight savings time?

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Wow, those diabetes folks really know how to have a rocking good time.

Comment by N — May 29, 2008 #

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LOL!!

Comment by Scott K. Johnson — May 29, 2008 #

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I actually like my BD monitor better than the one touch they sent me to talk to my pump. It requires a lot less blood (at least it seems that way to me). My BD talks to my pump so I don’t know why I need the One Touch to talk to it. I had a 1 Touch before getting the BD and while it was fine it seemed rather demanding with the blood. And I agree – stingy with those strips! No wonder they give the monitors away considering they charge a buck a strip.

Comment by Michelle — May 29, 2008 #

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You know, I think we use more lancets to do things like get splinters out than to actually prick my fingers. Gag.

Comment by Blondie — May 29, 2008 #

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