New diabetic and looking for the top rated glucose meter. Is this it or do you suggest something else??
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do not buy this meter unless you are rich because the box of replacement strips are expensive like almost $100
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This is a great meter and so portable. Affordable as well. I would definitely suggest this one.
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I honestly stopped using this meter because of the insane cost of the chem strips! Instead, I use a Reli-On Prime meter from Wal-Mart with the $9 chem strips! I DO continue to use the FreeStyle lancet, as it is adjustable and any lancet will fit.
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For me yes it is easy to set up and easy to use plus ifyou check the web site they have free programs for your computer it allows you to save everything and print it out for your Dr to view to help you get a good handle on your DiabtiesGood Luck
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Yes, reading from the box "one touch ultra blue" with notation, For the blood glucose testing with the One Touch Ping meter Remote, Phone # on box 1 800 227 8862.lot #3565681 If you have any doubt I would call them to make sure.Jim
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The readings are accurate. Older glucose monitors measure blood sugar in whole blood, whereas the TRUEResult meter with its TRUETest strips report the blood sugar as a plasma (not whole blood) value. Blood sugars reported by your doctor's lab, or a hospital lab, are also reported as plasma glucose values, so the results on this meter and its strips will more precisely match your doctor's reports and values. Plasma glucose is typically 10-12% higher than glucose levels reported from whole blood-based testing meters. You can always obtain "control solutions" with known glucose levels to check and ensure accuracy. I hope this information is helpful.
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I bought a Polar RS800sd about a year ago after I got sick of my (2nd) Nike+ losing data after a run. The polar has been great. Simple to use, detailed info, and from what I've seen pretty accurate. I just bought a Garmin 405. Went to the REI garage sale and they had one for only $160. It was that low because someone returned it saying the band was broken. Check it out and it still looked fine, so I bought it just for the sake of getting a new toy. Just did my first run with it, and as of right now, I like the Polar better. I think I'm just used to that technology and am comfortable with it. The garmin doesn't come with any software. you need to download it all off the web, and it's not super simple to find. Polar came with some offline software which I like a lot. Now, I think once I get used to the forerunner, it may grow on me. There have been a LOT of reviews where people think the garmin is the best, and then there's 3rd party apps that let you map where you've ran. Plus, with the 405, I think you can use it for biking right out of the box. no need for a pod or anything.
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Hello, Thank you fot the message. We asked this from the manufacturer and they told us the item might be work for measuring residual sugar. But there is no example before, Hope it works, Thanks
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This meter does have the capability of testing for both glucose and ketones. The meter includes glucose test strips, but does not include ketone test strips. My son has been using this meter for 6 years. It is accurate for both glucose and ketones.
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Hello Martha, The Lancets fit into the blood extraction tool, they are the sharp point that is replaced periodically for protection against infection. You will need a Blood Glucose meter, Test strips (disposable) and Lancets (sharp pointy end for drawing blood). I suggest looking at the cost of the test strips comparatively because some are more expensive than others and that is what you will continue to purchase. If you test 3 times a day (or more in the beginning) that can be $3 to $1.50 per day depending on the strips. I like the contour USB because is creates reports and is cheaper on test strips. GOD BLESS! Hello Martha, The Lancets fit into the blood extraction tool, they are the sharp point that is replaced periodically for protection against infection. You will need a Blood Glucose meter, Test strips (disposable) and Lancets (sharp pointy end for drawing blood). I suggest looking at the cost of the test strips comparatively because some are more expensive than others and that is what you will continue to purchase. If you test 3 times a day (or more in the beginning) that can be $3 to $1.50 per day depending on the strips. I like the contour USB because is creates reports and is cheaper on... » Read More Hello Martha, The Lancets fit into the blood extraction tool, they are the sharp point that is replaced periodically for protection against infection. You will need a Blood Glucose meter, Test strips (disposable) and Lancets (sharp pointy end for drawing blood). I suggest looking at the cost of the test strips comparatively because some are more expensive than others and that is what you will continue to purchase. If you test 3 times a day (or more in the beginning) that can be $3 to $1.50 per day depending on the strips. I like the contour USB because is creates reports and is cheaper on test strips. GOD BLESS! « Show Less
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My cheaper box of 50 strips only does glucose (bigger diabetic market), while my expensive box of 10 strips only does ketones (Type 1 diabetics and low-carb dieters). I've never seen ketone readings other than 0.1 or 0.2 and only take them rarely now to catch longer term patterns. It's not sensitive enough for those of us in the lower part of the ketone range not at risk for ketosis at >4.0.
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In my opinion, the Manitoba brand and ths one in particular has benn , is , most effective. I measure what it does for me and my glucose has dropped from 8.7 to 7.4 a1c
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There is a Control Solution that is mentioned in the booklet manual that comes with it to test the unit to make sure it is working but it does not come with it. Also, from what I have read about the other True test glucose unites online, you can get the control Solution for free by visiting their website and they will send it to you. I have not tried this however.
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$5.59 cable from bestbuy as recommended below should not work, you need an "expensive" cable which has circuitry inside to translate the signal from computer to the meter.For example this one: EZsync USB Download Data Cable for Abbott Alphatrak 2 Blood Glucose Meter and Alphatraker SoftwareYou also need to download Alpha Tracker software from abbot website to manage the data.
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Not sure what information you are trying to get. Yes, these are TRUETrack daily self-testing strips for home monitoring by a person with diabetes. They do provide quick, but not "instant" readout. It takes about 10 seconds on a TRUETrack machine. Is there a further piece of information you are confused on?
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Human glucose monitors aren't calibrated for cats and dogs. Only use a Glucose monitor that's calibrated for cats and dogs to test your cat's glucose. I would recommend the Alpha Trak 2. My vet recommended it to me. It's the same one that my vet uses and so far it's worked great!
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Sorry for responding late but I was out of town. I'm not an expert on Bayer Breeze 2 glucometers and test strips. My understanding is that Ascencia Breeze 2 test strips are designed for use with the Ascencia Breeze 2 glucometers.
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The meter itself is about 3-1/4"x1-3/4"x3/8". The case with the meter, the lance, the test strips, and the accessories is about 3-1/2"x5-3/4". The meter's view screen is about 1-1/2"x1-7/8". It is the most easily readable readout I have yet seen in a blood glucose meter.One caveat: Because the test strips are oriented 90 degrees to what you generally expect, it is tempting to drag the meter across your skin into the blood sample. DO NOT DO THIS! It will result in unreliable, and always very high, readings. Instead just touch the horizontal line in the test strip to the blood droplet without touching your skin, and then it will give reliable readings. The meter itself is about 3-1/4"x1-3/4"x3/8". The case with the meter, the lance, the test strips, and the accessories is about 3-1/2"x5-3/4". The meter's view screen is about 1-1/2"x1-7/8". It is the most easily readable readout I have yet seen in a blood glucose meter.One caveat: Because the test strips are oriented 90 degrees to what you generally expect, it is tempting to drag the meter across your skin into the blood sample. DO NOT DO THIS! It will result in unreliable, and always very high, readings. Instead just touch the horizontal line... » Read More The meter itself is about 3-1/4"x1-3/4"x3/8". The case with the meter, the lance, the test strips, and the accessories is about 3-1/2"x5-3/4". The meter's view screen is about 1-1/2"x1-7/8". It is the most easily readable readout I have yet seen in a blood glucose meter.One caveat: Because the test strips are oriented 90 degrees to what you generally expect, it is tempting to drag the meter across your skin into the blood sample. DO NOT DO THIS! It will result in unreliable, and always very high, readings. Instead just touch the horizontal line in the test strip to the blood droplet without touching your skin, and then it will give reliable readings. « Show Less
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I had a diabetic cat and I used a "human" blood glucose meter. I can't imagine why you couldn't use this one or any other, though getting one that uses the smallest blood drop possible will help. You take the blood from their ears. Just make sure you understand what is high sugar for a cat; the numbers are different than for humans as I recall. I'm sure the numbers are online somewhere or your vet could tell you. There are a bunch of YouTube videos on how to take a cat's blood sugar reading: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=blood+glucose+meter+cat&oq=blood+glucose+meter+cat&gs_l=youtube.12..0l5j0i5l5.66.14454.0.20015.8.2.0.0.0.0.15480.15480.9-1.1.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.WYxeeEWjtEo Also see http://www.sugarcats.net/sites/harry/bgtest.htm
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The test strips are for both. There are two numbers on the bottle of test strips, one for cats and one for dogs. You set your glucose meter accordingly, it is very easy to do. I love this meter, you won't regret purchasing it.