Phil
Well-known member
Hi All,
My CoaguChek XS arrived on Friday (free of charge). It stayed in the box over the weekend as I didn't want to deal with it. Yesterday I grab the bull by the horn, opened the package and with the help of my partner set up the meter and got it going in about 15 minutes. There were a few swear words along the way (more a comment about my technology skills or lack thereof) than the ease of the instructions. It took four strips to get my first reading as I didn't get the positioning of the blood right, but I know it will be easier next time around. My reading was point 1 lower than the reading I received from the path lab last night. All-in-all it was a positive experience which will be much easier and more convenient in the long run - when travelling, etc. Also, it took the lab 4 goes to find the vein yesterday. Arm is very bruised. Give me home testing any day. I'm converted!
Phil.
My CoaguChek XS arrived on Friday (free of charge). It stayed in the box over the weekend as I didn't want to deal with it. Yesterday I grab the bull by the horn, opened the package and with the help of my partner set up the meter and got it going in about 15 minutes. There were a few swear words along the way (more a comment about my technology skills or lack thereof) than the ease of the instructions. It took four strips to get my first reading as I didn't get the positioning of the blood right, but I know it will be easier next time around. My reading was point 1 lower than the reading I received from the path lab last night. All-in-all it was a positive experience which will be much easier and more convenient in the long run - when travelling, etc. Also, it took the lab 4 goes to find the vein yesterday. Arm is very bruised. Give me home testing any day. I'm converted!
Phil.