November 19, 2012

Blood Glucose Monitors for Diabetes

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORS FOR DIABETES
 
METER Testing Sites (see key) Sample (μL) Range (mg/dL) Results (sec) Calibration Memory (tests) Battery Notes
ABBOTT LABS • 888-522-5226 • www.abbottdiabetescare.com
FREESTYLE FLASH 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0.3 20–500 7 Button 250 3V • Small design • 4 programmable alarms • Connects to diabetes management software
FREESTYLE FREEDOM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0.3 20–500 5 Button 250 3V • Large display/ergonomic design • 4 programmable alarms • Connects to management software
FREESTYLE FREEDOM LITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0.3 20–500 5 No coding 400 3V • Small design • 4 programmable alarms • Connects to management software • Calculated 7-, 14-, 30-day averages • Large display
FREESTYLE INSULINX 1 0.3 20–500 4 No coding 3,000 3V • Touch-screen interface • Automated logbook • Personalization features (eg, uploading pre- and post-meal markers) • Built-in FreeStyle Auto-Assist software (allowing patients to track progress, analyze trends, and display data)
FREESTYLE LITE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0.3 20–500 5 No coding 400 3V • Small design • 4 programmable alarms • Connects to management software
PRECISION XTRA 1, 2, 3, 6 0.6 20–500 5 SmartChip 450 3V • Also tests ketones • Icon driven menu • Small and discrete design
AGAMATRIX, INC. • 866-906-4197 • www.wavesense.info
WAVESENSE KEYNOTE 1, 2, 3 0.5 20–600 3 Button 300 3V • WaveSense Dynamic Electrochemistry corrects for blood glucose signal distortion • Small design, large display • 6 programmable alarms • On-screen graphing • Zero-Click data management software connects to PC via USB
WAVESENSE KEYNOTE PRO 1, 2, 3 0.5 20–600 6 Button 300 3V • WaveSense Dynamic Electrochemistry corrects for blood glucose signal distortion • 14-, 30-, 90-days, and time-of-day averages • On-Screen graphing • 6 programmable alarms • Hypo- and hyperglycemic warning alarms • Test strip ejector • Zero-Click data management software connects to PC via USB
WAVESENSE PRESTO 1, 2, 3 0.5 20–600 6 No coding 300 3V • WaveSense Dynamic Electrochemistry corrects for blood glucose signal distortion • Large display • 14-, 30-, 90-days, and time-of-day averages • On-Screen graphing • 6 programmable alarms • Hypo- and hyper-glycemic warning alarms • Zero-Click data management software connects to PC via USB
ARKRAY • 800-818-8877 • www.arkrayusa.com
GLUCOCARD X-METER 1, 2, 3, 6 0.3 10–600 5 Automatic 360 3V • No coding required • Large display • Ability to reapply blood within 10 seconds if drop is too small • Automatically operates without any buttons
BAYER HEALTHCARE • 800-348-8100 • www.bayercarediabetes.com
BREEZE2 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 1 10–600 5 No coding 400 3V • 10-test disc for no strip handling
CONTOUR 1, 2, 3 0.6 10–600 5 No coding 480 3V • Pre/post meal markers with alarm • High/low test results displayed over past 7 days
CONTOUR NEXT EZ 1 0.6 20–600 7 No coding 480 3V • Multiple evaluation of single sample • Glucose sensor technology • Accurate under wide range of storage conditions
CONTOUR USB 1, 2, 3 0.6 20–600 5 No coding 2000 Non-serviceable, 280mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.4V–4.2V • Plug & Play USB • Easy trend tracking • Color display • 500MB extra memory • Illuminated strip port • GLUCOFACTS Deluxe software
DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES • 800-366-5901 • www.prodigymeter.com
PRODIGY AUTOCODE 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0.6 20–600 6 No coding 450 AAA • Small design • Calculates 7-, 14-, 21-, 28-, 60-, 90-day averages • Connects to diabetes management software
PRODIGY VOICE 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0.6 20–600 6 No coding 450 AAA • Small design • Calculates 7-, 14-, 21-, 28-, 60-, 90-day averages • Connects to diabetes management software
GE • 866-613-7085 • www.gediabetes.com
GE100 1, 2, 3 1 20–600 5 Automatic 500 3V • Proprietary G.O.D. (non-PDQ) technology • Auto-coding • Plastic test-strip technology • Top-loading • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, and 90-day averages
HOME DIAGNOSTICS • 800-803-6025 • www.homediagnosticsinc.com
PRESTIGE IQ 1 10 25–600 10 to 50 Button 365 AAA • Calculates 14- and 30-day averages • Large display • Connects to internet-based diabetes management software
SIDEKICK 1, 2 1 20–600 10 No coding 50 N/A • All-in-one system designed to look like vial of test strips (meter + test strip vial is a single unit) • Disposable
TRACKEASE SMART SYSTEM 1, 2 1 20–600 10 Code chip 200 3V • Automatically operates without any buttons • Only available through mail service and healthcare distributors
TRUE2GO 1, 2 0.5 20–600 4 No coding 99 3V • Small design • Attaches to TRUEtest test strip vial for no strip handling • Automatically operates without any buttons
TRUERESULT 1, 2 0.5 20–600 4 No coding 500 3V • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages • 4 programmable alarms • Ketone testing reminder
TRUETRACK SMART SYSTEM 1, 2 1 20–600 10 Code chip 365 3V • Automatically operates without any buttons • Connects to diabetes management software
INFOPIA USA • 877-9EOCENE • www.eocenesystems.com
EOCENE ECLIPSE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 10–600 5 Button 250 3V • Compatible with Disease Management Eocene System • Includes Virtual Tracker Device • No manual log book • Test strip refill alerts • 5 programmable alarms • Result-based graphical analysis
LIFESCAN • 800-227-8862 • www.lifescan.com
ONETOUCH BASIC ENHANCED 1 5 0–600 45 Button 75 AAA • Easy-to-use; large display • Automatically shows previous test result when turned on
ONETOUCH ULTRA 1, 2 1 20–600 5 Button 150 3V • Easy-to-use; large display • Connects to diabetes management software
ONETOUCH ULTRA2 1, 2, 3 1 20–600 5 Button 500 3V • Records before and after meal results • Calculates 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages • Connects to diabetes management software
ONETOUCH ULTRAMINI 1, 2, 3 1 20–600 5 Button 50 3V • Small design • Large display • Comes with small OneTouch Lancing Device
ONETOUCH ULTRASMART 1, 2, 3 1 20–600 5 Button >3,000 AAA • Enter, edit, and view other data (eg, exercise, diet) • Records before and after meal results • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 60-, and 90-day averages • Records insulin type and dose • Connects to diabetes management software
ONETOUCH VERIOIQ 1 0.4 20–600 5 No coding 750 Rechargeable 3.7V lithium polymer battery • PatternAlert Technology • Illuminated testing area • Intuitive interface • Eco-friendly rechargeable battery lasts up to two weeks between charges and can be charged with an AC adapter or mini USB cable (both included)
NOVA BIOMEDICAL • 800-681-7390 • www.novacares.com
NOVA MAX 1, 2, 3 0.3 20–600 5 No coding 400 3V • Large LCD display
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS • 800-858-8072 • www.accu-chek.com
ACCU-CHEK ACTIVE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 10–600 5 Snap in code key 200 3V • Flexibilty in sample placement • Calculates 7- and 14-day averages • Connects to diabetes management software
ACCU-CHEK ADVANTAGE 1 4 10–600 30 Snap in code key 480 3V • Small design • Calculates 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages • Connects to diabetes management software
ACCU-CHEK AVIVA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 0.6 10–600 5 Snap in code key 500 3V • Large area to place sample • Calculates 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages • Ergonomic design with rubber grips
ACCU-CHEK COMPACT PLUS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1.5 10–600 5 No coding 300 AAA • Detachable lancet device • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages • High and low test results over 7-, 14-, or 30-days • Connects to diabetes management software
ACCU-CHEK NANO SMARTVIEW 1, 3 0.6 20–600 5 No coding 500 3V • Small, sleek design • 6 preloaded lancets • 11 depth settings • 23% tighter specification
ACCU-CHEK VOICEMATE 1 4 10–600 30 Snap in code key 100 3V+9V • Voice prompted guidance • Insulin compatibility safety check
SANOFI • 855-424-7827 • www.ibgstar.us
IBGSTAR 1, 2, 3 0.5 20–600 6 No coding 300 Lithium rechargeable polymer battery • Connects directly to iPhone or iPod touch • Syncs data with iBGStar Diabetes Manager app • Discreet design • Allows user to input data with personalized notes • Shareable data
NOTES

1 = Fingertips
2 = Forearm
3 = Thumb/palm (base of thumb or region under the pinky)
4 = Thigh
5 = Calf
6 = Upper arm
7 = Abdomen
*Manually enter test results from a conventional monitor

(Rev. 11/2012)
This article originally appeared on MPR.

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