I believe it is Dexi-stick blood sugar.
Posted By: ss on 2008-04-14
In Reply to: Sorry, I meant fingerstick blood sugar taken by EMS in the field.. TIA (nm) - Another Ohio MT
Subject: I believe it is Dexi-stick blood sugar.
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