Freestyle Freedom software

A few days ago, I bought test strips. I have been using the OneTouch
Ultra, but thought it would be worthwhile trying the Freestyle
Freedom, as I wanted to check out the software. Unfortunately, one
thing I did not know, is that the software is downloadable only for US
residents, and they will not allow downloads to residents of any other
country.

After I tried to download the software, I called Abbott, and was
informed that they could not even send it to me, but that they could
put me on their list of folks to contact, should they start shipping
it to Canada. They also said that this was going to happen with the
next release.

When I asked why they did not allow it in Canada, the fellow said that
he didn't know all the reasons, but that it was "not bilingual, etc."
Later, I wondered if it had something to do with the different units
reported, but none of that is of any concern to me.

What a bummer! I get so tired of being told that I can't have
something because of the idiots in my government.

My next project is to try to find it somewhere else on the net,
perhaps in a directory I can ftp it from.

Of course, not having the software will not prevent me from writing a
program to download the readings.

On a different topic, I am not overly thrilled with the Freestyle
Freedom. The blood is taken up from the side of the strip, which I
find quite awkward, and have failed to get a good sample several
times. The lancet is only adjustable in 4 increments, and it doesn't
seem to work as well as the OneTouch lancet.

--
Larry, T2, Saskatchewan, Canada.
DX 24 Aug 07. D&E
Metformin 2000mg, Ramipril, Simvastatin
Dx A1c 8.1 : Latest 5.1 (4 Mar 08)

"Oleg Lego" <rat@atatatat.com> wrote in message
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>
> A few days ago, I bought test strips. I have been using the OneTouch
> Ultra, but thought it would be worthwhile trying the Freestyle
> Freedom, as I wanted to check out the software. Unfortunately, one
> thing I did not know, is that the software is downloadable only for US
> residents, and they will not allow downloads to residents of any other
> country.
>
> After I tried to download the software, I called Abbott, and was
> informed that they could not even send it to me, but that they could
> put me on their list of folks to contact, should they start shipping
> it to Canada. They also said that this was going to happen with the
> next release.

Are you talking about the Co-Pilot software? If so, I have it. Excellent
software.

> When I asked why they did not allow it in Canada, the fellow said that
> he didn't know all the reasons, but that it was "not bilingual, etc."
> Later, I wondered if it had something to do with the different units
> reported, but none of that is of any concern to me.

It will report either way. Just have to tell it which when you set the
software up.

> What a bummer! I get so tired of being told that I can't have
> something because of the idiots in my government.
>
> My next project is to try to find it somewhere else on the net,
> perhaps in a directory I can ftp it from.

Email me, and we'll set something up.

> Of course, not having the software will not prevent me from writing a
> program to download the readings.
>
> On a different topic, I am not overly thrilled with the Freestyle
> Freedom. The blood is taken up from the side of the strip, which I
> find quite awkward, and have failed to get a good sample several
> times. The lancet is only adjustable in 4 increments, and it doesn't
> seem to work as well as the OneTouch lancet.

I hate the lancing pen. I had Liberty send me one when I started getting my
supplies from them. The lancets for the Freestyle fits in that one, so it's
all good. As for testing on the side, I don't really have a preference.

--
T2 - Oct. '96 - Lantus, oral meds, diet
http://www.lockergnome.com/darksentinel
Undo the munge to reply by email

I have a copy of the software as well as the cable that I"m
NOT using, if you're interested post back and I'll give you
my email to contact me and I can snail mail it to you if you'd
like.

d-man

"Oleg Lego" <rat@atatatat.com> wrote in message
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>
> A few days ago, I bought test strips. I have been using the OneTouch
> Ultra, but thought it would be worthwhile trying the Freestyle
> Freedom, as I wanted to check out the software. Unfortunately, one
> thing I did not know, is that the software is downloadable only for US
> residents, and they will not allow downloads to residents of any other
> country.
>
> After I tried to download the software, I called Abbott, and was
> informed that they could not even send it to me, but that they could
> put me on their list of folks to contact, should they start shipping
> it to Canada. They also said that this was going to happen with the
> next release.
>
> When I asked why they did not allow it in Canada, the fellow said that
> he didn't know all the reasons, but that it was "not bilingual, etc."
> Later, I wondered if it had something to do with the different units
> reported, but none of that is of any concern to me.
>
> What a bummer! I get so tired of being told that I can't have
> something because of the idiots in my government.
>
> My next project is to try to find it somewhere else on the net,
> perhaps in a directory I can ftp it from.
>
> Of course, not having the software will not prevent me from writing a
> program to download the readings.
>
> On a different topic, I am not overly thrilled with the Freestyle
> Freedom. The blood is taken up from the side of the strip, which I
> find quite awkward, and have failed to get a good sample several
> times. The lancet is only adjustable in 4 increments, and it doesn't
> seem to work as well as the OneTouch lancet.
>
> --
> Larry, T2, Saskatchewan, Canada.
> DX 24 Aug 07. D&E
> Metformin 2000mg, Ramipril, Simvastatin
> Dx A1c 8.1 : Latest 5.1 (4 Mar 08)

On Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:10:35 -0400, damien posted:

>I have a copy of the software as well as the cable that I"m
>NOT using, if you're interested post back and I'll give you
>my email to contact me and I can snail mail it to you if you'd
>like.
>
>d-man

I appreciate the offer, Damien! My email address is
lar3ry at sasktel dot net


>"Oleg Lego" <rat@atatatat.com> wrote in message
>news:aifpt31okr4b6qct0kkpbk7h54vvi421ht@4ax.com.. .
>>
>> A few days ago, I bought test strips. I have been using the OneTouch
>> Ultra, but thought it would be worthwhile trying the Freestyle
>> Freedom, as I wanted to check out the software. Unfortunately, one
>> thing I did not know, is that the software is downloadable only for US
>> residents, and they will not allow downloads to residents of any other
>> country.
>>
>> After I tried to download the software, I called Abbott, and was
>> informed that they could not even send it to me, but that they could
>> put me on their list of folks to contact, should they start shipping
>> it to Canada. They also said that this was going to happen with the
>> next release.
>>
>> When I asked why they did not allow it in Canada, the fellow said that
>> he didn't know all the reasons, but that it was "not bilingual, etc."
>> Later, I wondered if it had something to do with the different units
>> reported, but none of that is of any concern to me.
>>
>> What a bummer! I get so tired of being told that I can't have
>> something because of the idiots in my government.
>>
>> My next project is to try to find it somewhere else on the net,
>> perhaps in a directory I can ftp it from.
>>
>> Of course, not having the software will not prevent me from writing a
>> program to download the readings.
>>
>> On a different topic, I am not overly thrilled with the Freestyle
>> Freedom. The blood is taken up from the side of the strip, which I
>> find quite awkward, and have failed to get a good sample several
>> times. The lancet is only adjustable in 4 increments, and it doesn't
>> seem to work as well as the OneTouch lancet.
>>
>> --
>> Larry, T2, Saskatchewan, Canada.
>> DX 24 Aug 07. D&E
>> Metformin 2000mg, Ramipril, Simvastatin
>> Dx A1c 8.1 : Latest 5.1 (4 Mar 08)
>

--
Larry, T2, Saskatchewan, Canada.
DX 24 Aug 07. D&E
Metformin 2000mg, Ramipril, Simvastatin
Dx A1c 8.1 : Latest 5.1 (4 Mar 08)

"Oleg Lego" <rat@atatatat.com> wrote in message
news:aifpt31okr4b6qct0kkpbk7h54vvi421ht@4ax.com...
>
> A few days ago, I bought test strips. I have been using the OneTouch
> Ultra, but thought it would be worthwhile trying the Freestyle
> Freedom, as I wanted to check out the software. Unfortunately, one
> thing I did not know, is that the software is downloadable only for US
> residents, and they will not allow downloads to residents of any other
> country.
>
> After I tried to download the software, I called Abbott, and was
> informed that they could not even send it to me, but that they could
> put me on their list of folks to contact, should they start shipping
> it to Canada. They also said that this was going to happen with the
> next release.
>
> When I asked why they did not allow it in Canada, the fellow said that
> he didn't know all the reasons, but that it was "not bilingual, etc."
> Later, I wondered if it had something to do with the different units
> reported, but none of that is of any concern to me.
>
> What a bummer! I get so tired of being told that I can't have
> something because of the idiots in my government.
>
> My next project is to try to find it somewhere else on the net,
> perhaps in a directory I can ftp it from.
>
> Of course, not having the software will not prevent me from writing a
> program to download the readings.
>
> On a different topic, I am not overly thrilled with the Freestyle
> Freedom. The blood is taken up from the side of the strip, which I
> find quite awkward, and have failed to get a good sample several
> times. The lancet is only adjustable in 4 increments, and it doesn't
> seem to work as well as the OneTouch lancet.
>
> --
> Larry, T2, Saskatchewan, Canada.
> DX 24 Aug 07. D&E
> Metformin 2000mg, Ramipril, Simvastatin
> Dx A1c 8.1 : Latest 5.1 (4 Mar 08)

I have found the Freestyle Freedom very easy to use, and it requires only a
tiny drop of blood. I leave the glucometer in the carrying case (under the
plastic strap). Just lay the whole thing on the counter. With the
glucometer held in place by the plastic strap, that lifts the test strip
just enough so that I can move my finger to either side of the strip. I
test by pricking beside the fingernail (not on the fingertip).

Are you using the blue cap on the lancing device? It always seems to come
packaged with the clear cap on the device, but that is for testing on
alternative places such as the arm. If you are using the clear cap, try
changing it to the blue cap and see if that works better.