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Blood Glucose Meter Comparisons
| BLOOD GLUCOSE METER COMPARISONS | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meter |
Testing
Sites
(see key)
|
Sample
(μL)
|
Range
(mg/dL)
|
Results
(sec)
|
Calibration |
Memory
(tests)
|
Battery | Features |
| ABBOTT LABS • 888-522-5226 • myfreestyle.com | ||||||||
| FreeStyle Freedom Lite |
1, 3, 6 | 0.3 | 20−500 | 5 | no coding | 400 | 3V | • Small design • 4 programmable alarms • Connects to management software • Calculates 7‑, 14‑, 30‑day averages • Large display |
| FreeStyle InsuLinx | 1 | 0.3 | 20−500 | 5 | no coding | 495 | 3V | • Touch-screen • Backlit display • Test strip port light • Electronic logbook • Personalization features (ie, pre- and post-meal tagging) • Programmable reminders and weekly messages • Built-in FreeStyle Auto-Assist software |
| FreeStyle Lite | 1, 3, 6 | 0.3 | 20−500 | 5 | no coding | 400 | 3V | • Small design • Backlit display • Test strip port light • 4 programmable alarms • Connects to management software • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| FreeStyle Precision Neo | 1 | 0.6 | 20−500 | 5 | no coding | 1000 | 3V | • Slim, ultra-lightweight design • Large display • e-ink screen • Electronic logbook • OTC test strips • Connects to management software • Calculates 7-, 14, 30-day averages |
| ARKRAY • 800-818-8877 • arkrayusa.com | ||||||||
| Glucocard 01 | 1, 3 | 0.3 | 20−600 | 7 | automatic | 360 | 3V | • Audible beep indicator • Calculates 14-, 30-day averages |
| Glucocard Expression | 1, 2, 3 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 6 | automatic | 300 | AAA | • Large display • 3 programmable alarms • Bilingual voice features • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| Glucocard Shine | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 5 | automatic | 500 | 3V | • Compact design • Reverse LCD display • Backlit screen • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Glucocard Shine Connex | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 5 | automatic | 1000 | 3V | • Large display • Bluetooth communication • Backlit screen• Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Glucocard Shine Express | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 5 | automatic | 1000 | AAA | • Large display • 29 different voice prompts • English or Spanish results • Backlit screen• Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Glucocard Shine XL | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 5 | automatic | 250 | 3V | • Large display • Ergonomic design • Backlit screen• Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Glucocard Vital | 1, 3 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 7 | automatic | 250 | 3V | • Calculates 14-, 30-day averages |
| ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE • 800-348-8100 • contournextpro.com | ||||||||
| Breeze2 | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 420 | 3V | • 10‑test disc for no strip handling • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| 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 • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| Contour Link | 1 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 480 | 3V | • Large display • Pre/post meal markers with alarm • Connects to Medtronic CareLink and GLUCOFACTS Deluxe management software • Wireless communication to Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm insulin pump |
| Contour USB | 1, 2, 3 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 2000 | 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 |
| Contour Next | 1, 3 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 800 | 3V | • Simple on-screen messages • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Multiple evaluations of single sample • Autolog with pre/post meal markers • 14 languages • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Contour Next EZ | 1 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 480 | 3V | • Multiple evaluations of single sample • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Basic and Advanced Modes • Glucose sensor technology • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| Contour Next Link | 1, 3 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 1000 | rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.4v-4.2v | • Wireless communication to Medtronic insulin pumps • Fasting and pre/post meal markers with alarm • Electronic logbook • Connects to CareLink software • Charge via USB • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| Contour Next Link 2.4 | 1, 3 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 1000 | rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.4v-4.2v | • Wireless communication to MiniMed 630G pump with SafeGuard technology • Fasting and pre/post meal markers with alarm • Electronic logbook • Connects to CareLink software • Charge via USB • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Contour Next One | 1, 3 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 800 | 3V | • Wireless communication to Contour Diabetes app • Fasting and pre/post meal markers • smartLIGHT blood glucose target indicator • Electronic logbook • Allows for applying more blood to sample |
| Contour Next USB | 1, 3 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 2000 | rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.4v-4.2v | • Plug & Play USB • Multiple evaluations of single sample • Fasting and pre/post meal markers with alarm • Electronic logbook • Charge via USB • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Built-in GLUCOFACTS Deluxe software • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| GE • 866-613-7085 • gediabetes.com | ||||||||
| 333 | 1, 2, 3 | 0.75 | 20−600 | 5 | automatic | 500 | AAA | • Large backlit screen • True Auto Coding • Top loading • Pre/post meal markers • Bluetooth communication • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 60-, 90-day averages |
| GE100 | 1, 2, 3 | 0.75 | 20−600 | 5 | automatic | 500 | 3V | • Large screen • True Auto Coding • Top loading • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| GE200 | 1, 2, 3 | 0.75 | 20−600 | 5 | automatic | 1000 | 3V | • Large backlit screen • True Auto Coding • Top loading • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| LIFESCAN • 800-227-8862 • onetouch.com | ||||||||
| OneTouch Ultra2 | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 20−600 | 5 | button | 500 | 3V | • Records before and after meal results • Calculates 7‑, 14‑, 30‑day averages • Connects to diabetes management software |
| OneTouch UltraMini | 1, 2, 3 | 1 | 20−600 | 5 | button | 500 | 3V | • Small design • 2-way scrolling buttons • 3 color schemes |
| OneTouch Verio | 1 | 0.4 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 500 | AAA | • Compact, slim design • ColorSure range indicator • Calculates 7-day average |
| OneTouch Verio Flex | 1 | 0.4 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 500 | 3V | • Large color screen • ColorSure Range indicator • Wireless communication to OneTouch Reveal app |
| OneTouch Verio IQ | 1 | 0.4 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 750 | rechargeable 3.7V lithium polymer battery | • PatternAlert Technology • Large color screen • Illuminated testing area • Intuitive interface • One-step meal tagging • Eco-friendly rechargeable battery lasts up to 2wks between charges and can be charged with an AC adapter or mini USB cable (both included) |
| NOVA DIABETES CARE • (800) 681-7390 • novacares.com | ||||||||
| Nova Max Link | 1, 2, 3 | 0.3 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 400 | 3V | • Connects to Medtronic insulin pumps • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| Nova Max Plus | 1, 2, 3 | 0.3 | 20−600 | 5 | no coding | 400 | 3V | • Test ketones • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| PRODIGY DIABETES CARE • 800-243-2636 • prodigymeter.com | ||||||||
| Prodigy Autocode | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 0.7 | 20−600 | 7 | no coding | 450 | AAA | • Small design • 4 languages • Connects to diabetes management software • Calculates 7-, 14-, 28-day averages |
| Prodigy Pocket | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 0.7 | 20−600 | 7 | no coding | 120 | 3V | • Small, lightweight design • Calculates 7-, 14-, 28-day averages • 4 color schemes |
| Prodigy Voice | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 0.7 | 20−600 | 7 | no coding | 450 | AAA | • Small design • Fully audible • Connects to diabetes management software • Calculates 7-, 14-, 21-, 30-, 60-, 90-day averages |
| ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS • 800-858-8072 • accu-chek.com | ||||||||
| Accu-Chek Aviva | 1, 2, 3, 6 | 0.6 | 10−600 | 5 | no coding | 500 | 3V | • Large display • Large area to place sample • Autolog with pre/post meal markers • 4 programmable alarms • Ergonomic design with rubber grips • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Accu-Chek Guide | 1, 3, 6 | 0.6 | 20–600 | 4 | no coding | 720 | 3V | • Backlit display • Strip port light • Autolog with fasting and pre/post meal markers • Wireless connectivity with smartphone • 4 programmable alarms • Strip release button • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Accu-Chek Guide Me | 1, 3, 6 | 0.6 | 20−600 | 4 | no coding | 720 | 3V | • Simple design • Large LCD display • Allows for small blood sample anywhere along the strip end • Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity • Autologs to mySugr app on smartphone • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| Accu-Chek Nano* | 1,3 | 0.6 | 20–600 | 5 | no coding | 500 | 3V | • Small design • Backlit display • 4 programmable reminders • Autolog with pre/post meal markers • 11 depth settings • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages |
| TRIVIDIA HEALTH • (800)-803-6025 • trividiahealth.com | ||||||||
| 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 |
| TrueBalance | 1, 2 | 1 | 20–600 | 10 | no coding | 365 | 3V | • Calculates 14-, 30-day AM averages • Connects to diabetes management software |
| True Focus | 1, 2 | 0.4 | 20–600 | 4 | no coding | 400 | 3V | • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-day averages • Keytone test reminder |
| True Metrix | 1, 2 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 4 | no coding | 500 | 3V | • 4 programmable alarms • Audible fill detection • Ketone test reminder • Event tags (exercise, sickness, medication) • Strip release button • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| True Metrix Air | 1, 2 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 4 | no coding | 1000 | 3V | • Wireless connectivity • 4 programmable alarms • Audible fill detection • Ketone test reminder • Event tags (exercise, sickness, medication) • Strip release button • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 60-, 90-day averages |
| True Metrix Go | 1 | 0.5 | 20–600 | 4 | no coding | 500 | 3V | • Compact design • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages |
| TrueRead | 1, 2 | 1 | 20–600 | 10 | code chip | 200 | 3V | • Large display • Automatically operates without any buttons |
| TrueTrack | 1, 2 | 1 | 20–600 | 10 | code chip | 365 | 3V | • Automatically operates without any buttons • Connects to diabetes management software |
| NOTES | ||||||||
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1 = Fingertips 2 = Forearm 3 = Thumb/palm (base of thumb or region under the pinky) 4 = Thigh 5 = Calf 6 = Upper arm 7 = Abdomen *Meter is no longer manufactured but test strips are still available for purchase. Not an inclusive list of products or medical devices. Please contact company for full product information. (Rev. 9/2019) |
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