CVS Health Bluetooth Blood Glucose Meter?

 It was not too long ago that I purchased a CVS Bluetooth glucometer. It is compact and has some neat features. I got this new device since the previous device was no longer covered by my insurance and the test strips were getting expensive. 

 CVS Health Bluetooth Blood Glucose Meter

I liked it since it is compact. It is not very big. It is easy to take with you if you travel to different places. 

I like that the test strips were not really expensive. The price for 100 was less than the price for 50 for my previous meter. The price of the meter was not expensive either. While my insurance didn't cover it, I was able to test more often (I like to test three times a day - being a type 2 diabetic) and not worry about whether or not the insurance would cover it. 

The price of the glucometer was quite affordable. It fit into my budget. It was $21.99. There are some glucometers that are quite costly. 

I used my phone to connect to the device and upload the information to it. It helps me track my blood sugar levels. The software for the phone was free and easy to download (at least from Google Play). I turned on the Bluetooth on my phone and was able to - quite easily - connect to my phone. 

Getting it under control; 

I am not a professional. I have been a diabetic - type 2 - since 1989. I have some experience in being a diabetic. I am doing my best to control it. Having a good attitude about it helps. It is not the end of the road. I find it to be a challenge to keep it under control. 

TomLeeM

2023 / 10 / 02

Bush's Zero Sugar Added Baked Beans?

 Bush's Zero Sugar Added Baked Beans? 

I saw a vide about Bush's baked beans. They showed a zero added sugar version of their baked beans. I searched and found it. It was sold at some grocery stores. I only saw it in one size at some but had two sizes in others. One doesn't have to eat it all at once but divide it among different meals. The price was not bad; it was vey reasonable.

While on a cruise, one of their restaurants had an English breakfast as an option. It included baked beans (the rest was two small hash browns, eggs cooked your way, toast and sautéed mushrooms - wish I had take a photo of it to show it here). They served in a small cup (the whole breakfast was small and what I would call 'perfect portion' - ideal for a diabetic) about 1/2 cup in size. I tried to duplicate it at home. Since this was a zero sugar added I did not have to worry as much if it was regular baked beans (which - depending on the flavor - could have a lot of sugar in it). The only thing I was missing was the hash browns but I couldn't find ones that small (more liked flatten tator tots than hash browns but still vey good). 

I thought it was really good. I didn't realize it was zero sugar added. I plan on having it again. I think everyone will enjoy it (assuming everyone likes baked beans - those who don't like baked beans probably won't like it but that is a preference and has - IMO - nothing to do with it being zero sugar added). 

The site shows the nutrition label. 

Total Fat 0.5g

0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

0%

Cholesterol 0mg

26%

Sodium 600mg

10%

Total Carbohydrates 26g

41%

Dietary Fiber 12g

Total Sugars 1g

0%

Includes 0g Added Sugars

8%

Protein 7g

Vitamin D 0mcg

4%

Calcium 50mg

10%

Iron 1.7mg

8%

Potassium 360mg

copied from the nutrition label at the site. 

TomLeeM

2023 / 09 / 23