How is Less Retesting Possible?

Not having to re-test is an awesome concept, but is it really possible? Not only is it possible but it's been perfected. There are two aspects at work that reduce, and practically eliminate, the need to re-test. The first is the quick fill test strips that only require 0.6 micro liters of blood to fill the test spot, so it's almost impossible to not fill it for testing. Based on studies there is only a three percent chance that you will fail to fill the test strip.

The second is the meter itself, which is accurate and reliable. It has one-hundred ninety-eight self checks to ensure the integrity of the meter. If any of the checks find a fault you will get an alarm indicating there is a problem. This ensures that the unit is testing and functioning properly so you can be confident in the results.

Here is How it's the Least Painful

To say you are the least painful lancing system requires that you back it up, and I have to say that they certainly have done just that. Using unique proprietary technology to minimize the side to side motion of the lance is a big part of it, but it doesn't end there. To take it to the next level there are eleven customizable depth settings for the lance enabling you to find the one that works best for you giving you control.

Additionally the precisely machined and designed lance has beveling that makes its entry smooth and much less painful.

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The meter is designed with comfort and control in mind starting with the non-slip rubber grips. It's such an attribute the meter received the Arthritis Foundations ease of use commendation. Independent studies were performed and they found that was easier for those with arthritis to use and allowed them to check their blood sugar with ease.

Here's a list of features that set this glucose meter apart from others:
- Fast results in five seconds
- Sample size of only 0.6 micro liters
- Ergonomic contoured design makes it easy to hold
- Test reminders that are customizable - up to four of them
- Store up to 500 test results - quick access to 7, 15 and 30 day averaging
- Easily download the test results to a computer
- Changing batteries is simple
- Up to two-thousand test on one battery
- Completely compatible with accu chek data management software
- Made in the United States

Some of the Special Features

One of the best things you can do if you're diabetic is to stay active and this meter has that covered for you. Test reminders allow you to stay active without having to worry if you'll miss a testing time. You can set up to four test reminders per day that beep every two minutes up to three times at the set appointment time.

If you happen to remember to perform a test before the reminder goes off the system will recognize that the meter is on and will not beep if you've done you testing within thirty minutes of a set testing time.

Understanding your health is key to keeping your blood glucose under control and maximizing your health. This monitoring system allows you to download your results and make intelligent decisions based off of data. To make that even better with this meter you are able to take advantage of the three-sixty diabetes management system to make more sense of the data.

How the Meter Results Should Compare to Lab Results

Comparing your meter results to lab results from your doctor could lead you to believe that your meter is inaccurate or not functioning properly. While it's true that the results will differ there is a really good reason for that. That is because they should differ because neither test is testing the same thing. They are testing for the same reasons, glucose levels, but the meter is testing whole blood while the lab tests blood plasma, so it is apples to oranges.

By Steve Hales