Any experience with glucometer's & test strips?

[eckstg]

I am plannng to give slin a try in the near future and looking for info on how to use the glucometer and test strips to be on the safe side.I read between 70-90 suppose to be safe Blood Glucose levels but have not read what levels is time to start popping the glucose tablets and getting a carb/protein shake in shortly thereafter?I noticed the test strips are a little pricey if you check your BG levels very often.I plan to test them about every 20minutes after slin injection for my first run with slin which will be for 4weeks only Post Workout.Once i reach the dose i want which im guessing 8iu and know how my body reacts to it and when to take in carbs and how much would it be safe to discontinue the glucometer & test strips for future cycles and just use them on ocasion?

[peteroy01]

Swab side of finger, then poke side of finger with spring loaded pin.
Instert strip, milk finger till u have a small drop of blood.
Place blood on designated spot on strip. Wait 3 seconds and taaa daaa u have ur bg reading. Btw, 80-120 is what I was taught that was safe in paramedic school.