There are a variety of glucose meters on the market...some are better than others for certain patients.
FastTake requires the least amount of blood...and has one of the fastest test times.
Accu-Chek Complete is real high tech. It stores up to 1000 results...and displays charts and graphsright on its screen.
One Touch Profile can be programmed for 19 languages...a voice synthesizer can be added for patientswith poor vision.
ExacTech R.S.G. has the least expensive strips. In the long run, diabetics usually pay more forstrips than for their meters.
Glucometer Encore, Accu-Chek Easy, and One Touch II work even at high altitudes...their testing methoddoesn't require oxygen.
The newer meters correlate better with lab tests...SureStep, FastTake, Glucometer Elite, and GlucometerDex.
There has been a discrepancy in the past because meters use whole blood...but labs test PLASMAglucose. Whole blood glucose is about 12% lower than plasma glucose. The newer meters compensate for thisdifference.
We've created a chart comparing 12 of the most popular glucose meters...listing their features, cost ofthe strips, manufacturer's phone number, etc. We're happy to share a copy with you. Contact us or get itfrom our PHARM-FaxBACK.
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