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Top Five Glucose Meters
There are many glucose meters on the market and with so many choices it is easy to be overwhelmed and even wonder which is the best choice for you. By breaking down the top five glucose meters, you can wade through some of the confusion and begin to make a sensible choice regarding your glucose meter.
LifeScan OneTouch Ultra2 Blood Glucose Meter
This meter needs just 1 micro liter of blood. It can be used on the finger, palm or forearm and results appear in 5 seconds. It features two way scrolling buttons and the readout is backlit so that it is easier to read. You can get before and after meal averages, storing up to 500 blood glucose tests.
One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Meter Kit
This kit features the OneTouch FastDraw test strip. The exclusive design needs just one tiny drop of blood to deliver reliable results. It automatically pulls the blood directly into the test strip. The UltraSoft lancets have a super thin tip so that the penetration is less painful. It is also easy to use on the forearm where there are fewer sensitive nerve endings.
The display is large and is easy to read. With a 150 test memory that includes the date and time as well as 14 and 30 day averaging, it is easy to control your glucose levels. The information can even be downloaded into OneTouch Diabetes Management Software where you can graph your glucose level data and identify trends.
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This meter gives results in 5 seconds with just 1 ul of blood which is a minute sample size. Blood can be taken from the forearm, calf, palm, thigh and fingertips. It is simple, easy and accurate offering 14 days plus averaging and more than 250 test memory. The battery life is good for 5,000 tests. It is compact in size and easy to handle.
Ascensia Breeze 2 Blood Glucose Monitor - Bayer
This state of the art blood glucose monitor has a 100 test memory features a unique 10 test cartridge element that makes it easier to monitor your glucose levels but eliminates the need to handle individual test strips. It also has an autodisc that will automatically calibrate the meter for all 10 of the tests.
The results can be downloaded on your PC so that you can monitor and chart your glucose levels. It is compact, light and can go anywhere, making it easy to monitor your glucose levels no matter where you are.
Invacare TrackEase Blood Glucose Meter
This little glucose monitor has biosensor technology so that you get outstanding performance at a price that you can afford. It delivers results in 10 quick seconds and has an easy two step operation.
You can use it on your forearm or fingertip for testing and the capillary action requires a mere 1 micro liter of blood so that testing is more comfortable. It also has a 299 test memory that includes the date and time with automatic coding using a code chip. This will help monitoring your glucose levels much easier.