Yes 180 is way too close! I am thinking about going ahead and getting meter b4 I get prescription. I really want to see quickly how my last 1.5 weeks of low carb etc. is impacting my#'s. Also did you take gabapentin or neurontin or can anyone else tell me is it possible to confuse symptoms w/ effects of med? I am feeling so many different little hot & cold sensations in feet and legs that i wonder if some can be from med and confusing me.