Roche Gets Creative With New Accu-chek Guide Meter And Strips
Every once in a while, a new glucose meter is introduced that really "steps outside the box" and offers something unique. That seems to be the case with the newest meter from Roche Diabetes Care, Accu-Chek Guide, offering some great practical features from tweaks to make carrying and using test strips easier, to improved lighting on the meter, and an on-board insulin dosing calculator. While the meter device itself looks nearly identical to the model Roche launched last year, the new Guide version with these really nice convenience features shows the company's willingness to listen to people with diabetes, and get creative about it. Approved by the FDA on Aug. 31 (after a little over four months of review) the Accu-Chek Guide meter should be available to patients internationally very soon, and in the US by early 2017. They tell us the price point remains TBD until closer to launch. Designed for Convenience Here are some of the standout features of the new Accu-Chek Guide meter: Spill-Resistant SmartPack Vial: Thanks to a newly-designed black flip-top oval vial that's slimmer than the traditional round design, you can take out a single strip at a time without spilling them. Actually, you could tip the entire vial upside-down without any of the strips falling out onto the floor (!). That's due to a built-in "strip channel" that holds the test strips securely in place, making it spill-resistant but easy to remove a single strip at a time. This may seem like a cosmetic change, but by golly... it's pretty huge in that it's the first time any meter manufacturer has recognized the annoyance of dealing with loose strips tumbling out and endeavored to find a solution! This shows the company has practical daily BG checking and convenience in mind. "We're trying to meet a previous Continue reading >>
Accu-chek Meter Comparison Review
Accu-Chek meters by Roche have been a trusted brand name in glucometers since the 1980’s. They’re known for their ease of use and accuracy, both are very important when it comes to testing and recording your blood glucose levels. Accu-Chek currently has six different types of meters available for consumers. But how do you know which one is the best fit for you? They offer meters that are small and compact for on the go diabetics, meters with backlit screens to make reading your numbers easier, and even meters for the tech savvy that connect to the user’s smartphone via Bluetooth technology. Let’s take a look at Accu-Chek’s six different meters to find which one suits you best. Accu-Chek Guide The Accu-Chek Guide is perfect for those newly diagnosed with diabetes. It retails for $29.99 at your local pharmacy (we priced the Guide at CVS). The price includes: your meter, SmartPack test strip vial with starter test strips, a small bottle of control solution, 2-coin cell batteries, USB cable to connect your meter to a PC, and the Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device. The Guide meter kit is perfect for newbies. According to Accu-Chek’s website, 88% of users said it was easier to remove a single test strip from the SmartPack vial than a traditional round vial. A backlit LCD screen displays a clear reading during the day and at night. There is also a strip port light to make testing in poor lighting easier. Results appear quickly, less than 4 seconds. Another great feature is the Guide’s push-button strip ejector. The user doesn’t have to worry about touching a used strip, simply push a button and eject the used strip into the trash. The Guide meter can store 720 readings on the actual device and unlimited readings when you connect to the Accu-Chek Connect app. You Continue reading >>
Accu-chek Performa Blood Glucose Meter
Excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time. All Island Health Residential & Long Term Care employees and Island Health affiliates who perform blood glucose monitoring at the point of care using the ACCU-CHEK Performa meter. The ACCU-CHEK Performa meter is used for measuring blood glucose levels at the point of care. Completing education and competency requirements are mandatory for all staff before using the ACCU-CHEK Performa meter. Continue reading >>
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Accu-chek Blood Sugar Meters Recalled
Jan. 20, 2006 --The FDA and Roche Diagnostics have announced a voluntary worldwide recall of specific Accu-Chek Aviva meters, which are used by people with diabetes to measure blood sugar levels. The recall is due to the potential for the meters to have an electronic malfunction, which can cause incorrect readings or make the meter shut down and become unusable. The recall only applies to meters with certain serial numbers. "Only the recalled Accu-Chek Aviva Meters have the potential to experience the electronic malfunction," states an FDA news release. The serial number is found on the back of the meter. "If the serial number falls within the range of 52500000000 through 52510999999, it is potentially affected and therefore subject to this recall," states Roche Diagnostics, manufacturer of the meters, in a news release posted on the FDA's web site. In the U.S., the recalled serial numbers range from 52500000000 through 52510999999. Outside the U.S., the recall includes: Serial numbers 52600000000 through 52610999999 Serial numbers 52700000000 through 52710999999 Serial numbers 52800000000 through 52810999999 The recall does not apply to meters with U.S. serial numbers 52511000000 and higher, or to Accu-Chek Aviva test strips, states Roche Diagnostics. Roche Diagnostics will replace the recalled meters and asks patients, health care workers, pharmacists, and distributors with recalled meters to call (888) 591-5084 for a product replacement. Roche Diagnostics, which launched the Accu-Chek Aviva meter in the U.S. in August 2005, estimates that there are 150,000 Accu-Chek Aviva meters with the recalled serial numbers in the U.S. The firm's news release states that as of Jan. 16, there were three confirmed reports of meter malfunctions in the U.S. and five cases in other co Continue reading >>
Roche Launches Accu-check Guide Blood Glucose Meter
Home Roche launches Accu-Check Guide blood glucose meter Roche launches Accu-Check Guide blood glucose meter Roche (PINK: RHHBY ) this week said it launched the Accu-Chek Guide System blood glucose meter. The company said that the Accu-Chek Guide meter is designed to help simplify diabetes management, featuring a spill-resistant test-strip vial, a large blood application area and strip ports for checks at different times during the day. The Accu-Chek Guide System is designed to automatically track results through its Accu-Chek connect diabetes management application, eliminating the need for self-recording of readings, Roche said in a press release. Living with diabetes can be challenging and complicated which is why we are excited to launch the new Accu-Chek Guide System combining simple advancements and state-of-the-art technology to provide a better testing experience. Additionally, as a company that operates and manufactures its test strips in the US, we recognize that in addressing the needs of the millions of people in this country living with diabetes, it is equally important to provide a solution that ensures all patients receive better quality of care without cost being a barrier, diabetes care NA headBrad Moore said in a prepared statement. Roche said it also announced the SimplePay savings program alongside the Accu-Check Guide System, which looks to offer consistent prices for diabetic test strips. In April, Roche warned of potential issues with its Accu-Check Connect diabetes management application which could lead the app to provide inaccurate bolus insulin recommendations. With more than 30 speakers, 25 panels and 4 tracks, you can't miss DeviceTalks Minnesota On June 4-5 , DeviceTalks Minnesota is taking over the Twin Cities medtec Continue reading >>
Blood Glucose Meters: Accu-chek Sets Standard
Why do you need to continually test your blood sugar levels with a blood (glucose) meter? According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), routine (daily) blood testing, such as that with Accu Chek blood glucose meters, is vital for healthy glucose management. The ADA recommends these blood glucose meter levels: Before meal – 70 – 130 mg/dL2 (milligrams per deciliter) After meal – less than 180 mg/dL2 The results displayed on users’ Accu Chek blood glucose meters are influenced by age, activity level, and their state of health. Once the numbers display on your Accu Chek blood glucose meter, you’ll instantly know how your glucose levels are affected. This Accu Chek diabetes data determines how your body responds to food, medication, stress, and activity. The Accu Chek glucose meter line enables effective organization and tracking. All Accu Chek meters are available at ADW Diabetes, at impressively low prices! Selecting the Ideal Accu Chek Blood Glucose Meters You’ll find that the Accu Chek glucose meter line offers a wealth of options. But the question of which Accu Chek monitor to choose ultimately depends on your personal preferences: Prefer Accu Chek meters for quicker, more convenient blood drawing? Accu Chek meters simplify the entire process. As each model comes preloaded with lancets (needles), users just have to load the attached drum. With Accu-Chek meters, you can test your glucose levels without coding or loading testing strips. And, diabetics with arthritis will appreciate the quicker blood drawing, and the easy-to-use grips. Prefer Accu Chek meters that reduce testing pain and discomfort? Accu Chek meters enable users to draw blood from alternate areas, specifically those with less nerve endings (like the forearm). Accu Chek meters also empl Continue reading >>
Roche Integrates Accu-chek Connect Glucose Meter With Apple Health App
Data from Bluetooth-enabled meter can now be shared with other health tracking apps. Roche recently announced that its Bluetooth-enabled Accu-Chek Connect blood glucose meter will now post blood glucose and carb data to Apple’s Health app on the iPhone. Now, users can seamlessly share blood glucose data with other diabetes and health tracking apps such as mySugr, Glooko, OneDrop, Meal Memory, and many others. Apple Health integration can reduce manual entry, which fatigues most patients, and brings potential for more informative and comprehensive data displays (blood glucose + exercise + food + sleep, etc.). The Accu-Chek Connect system was launched in August 2015, and consists of the Accu-Chek Aviva Connect meter, an app (available on both Android and iOS devices), and an online portal. See our previous test drive for more details. Providers can activate the optional bolus calculator feature on the app (the Accu-Chek Bolus Advisor). The Connect app is the first FDA-cleared app with a built-in prescription insulin dosage calculator. Battle of the Connected Meters: Accu-Chek Connect vs. LifeScan’s Verio Flex Both devices have similar key features (Bluetooth-enabled, connectivity with free Android and Apple apps, Apple Health integration) and some differentiating characteristics. The Accu-Chek Connect app has a built-in bolus calculator, the ability to add meal pictures, and uploads to a web platform. The OneTouch Reveal app has none of those features, but it does have valuable high-low pattern recognition and a friendlier user interface. The Verio Flex meter is $10 cheaper than Accu-Chek Connect (~$19.99 vs. $29.99), though the Accu-Chek connect includes a rebate offer in the box that can save up to $25. LifeScan announced an exciting partnership with WellDoc recentl Continue reading >>
Roche Debuts Latest Blood Glucose Meter, Savings Program
Roche Diabetes Care rolled out its latest blood glucose meter along with a new savings program for test strips used by the device, which the company says could save patients up to thousands of dollars a year. The Accu-Chek Guide System is Roche’s most accurate glucose meter and has several new features to facilitate blood glucose testing, according to a statement. These include a spill-resistant vial for test strips and a larger area on the strip for blood application, which can be helpful for people with sight or dexterity issues, said Brad Moore, head of Roche Diabetes Care North America. The device also employs a port light at the insertion point, which allows for testing in dark areas, such as a movie theater or a dark restaurant. The system automatically sends blood glucose data via Bluetooth to an accompanying app. And patients may, if they opt in, share this data with their healthcare providers, he said. But while the glucose meter provides several improvements over existing devices, the belle of the ball is the SimplePay savings program, which Moore said demystifies the cost associated with managing diabetes. Related: Roche won't sell diabetes business—it's looking for deals to boost it instead More than 29 million people in the U.S. and about 422 million worldwide have diabetes, according to CDC and World Health Organization statistics. In the U.S., variation in insurance plans, as well as the varying prices of devices and drugs used to manage the disease, can make the out-of-pocket costs for patients unclear. Under the SimplePay program, each time a patient buys test strips, he or she will pay $19.99 for the first vial of 50 strips, and $10 for each subsequent vial. A box of strips for the Accu-Chek Guide’s predecessor, the Aviva Plus, goes for $44.99 on Continue reading >>
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Accu-chek Aviva Diabetes Blood Glucose Meter
Accu-Chek Aviva Diabetes Blood Glucose Meter Unfortunately our full catalog may not be displayed in your state. If you contact our Customer Support by one of the methods below, we will be able to assist you in locating the product you are looking for. As a VIPPS accredited pharmacy licensed and/or authorized in all 50 states, pharmacy regulation requires us to ask for your shipping zip code. Accu-Chek Aviva Diabetes Blood Glucose Meter WARNING: You`ve selected a custom quantity of . This means you only want dispensed. Are you sure you only want to order ? If you need assistance, let one of our customer service representatives help you: 1-800-748-7001. Wide-mouth strip pulls in the tiny blood drop like a magnet A wide-mouth strip quickly attracts and absorbs a tiny blood drop, helping 97% of testers fill on the very first try, so you can avoid painful retesting.1 In addition, the system has 198 automatic checks to help detect and prevent unreliable results. The ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancet device is proven least painful among leading lancet devices. It uses a pre-loaded six-lancet drum, saving you time and the need to see or handle individual lancets. Test from your fingertip, palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf. Contoured, ergonomic design with easy-to-hold rubber grips. You can download test results to your PC with ACCU-CHEK Compass software or the Diabetes Assistant program, our online log. For help with your product, please call the Accu-Chek Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. Support for meters is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Software support is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. EST. Easy to use. Accurate. Fast. | Review by Olana50 I like it. It's a great, easy to use product. I just wish it were a smaller unit that I could fit in a smaller Continue reading >>
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.accu-chek® Connect App.
Description The Accu-Chek Connect App puts diabetes management tools in the palm of your hand. Features of the app include: • Automatically transfer blood glucose results from supported Accu-Chek wireless meters – no more written logbooks. • Get help with insulin doses with Accu-Chek Bolus Advisor. (Where available - prescription required) • Automatically share data and access additional tools with Accu-Chek Connect Online personal account. • Share your diabetes information with your healthcare team via your Accu-Chek Connect Online account, email, or text message. • Easy to read graphs help identify trends and patterns. • Advanced logbook options including: meals (size, carbs, or calories), food images, insulin, exercise, medications, blood pressure, weight, health state, and notes. • Apple Health integration Before installing the latest app version, it is recommended to back up your current data from the Settings menu in the App (Settings > Data Sharing > Backup). The Accu-Chek Bolus Advisor feature must be activated by your healthcare professional with appropriate information needed for set-up and use. The Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app is intended as an aid in the treatment of diabetes. The Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app provides for electronic download of blood glucose meters, manual data entry, storage, display, transfer, and self-managing of blood glucose and other related health indicators which can be shown in report and graphical format. If you need further help with this application, you can find your country’s Accu-Chek customer support contact information at www.accu-chek.com. Compatible Devices Connect App Instruction Manual: Version 2.1.3 © 2017 Roche Diabetes Care Manufacturer: Roche Diabetes Care GmbH Sandhofer S Continue reading >>
Evaluation Of Roche Accu-chek Go And Medisense Optium Blood Glucose Meters.
Evaluation of Roche Accu-Chek Go and Medisense Optium blood glucose meters. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore 308433, Singapore. [email protected] We examined the analytical performance of two Roche Accu-Chek Go meters (reporting whole blood glucose) and two Medisense Optium meters (reporting plasma glucose) against laboratory plasma glucose measurement. One hundred and twenty heparinized whole blood specimens were analyzed in duplicate on each of the four meters and compared to plasma glucose measurement on the Roche DP Modular system (glucose oxidase methodology). There was a significant difference in imprecision between the two Medisense meters (CV 3.7% and 4.9%), and between the Roche (CV 2.5% and 2.9%) and Medisense meters. The two Roche meters showed a consistent positive bias compared to the Modular, while the two Medisense meters over-read at low glucose concentrations and under-read at high glucose concentrations. Total error for the Roche meters averaged 10.8% and 8.9%, and for the Medisense meters averaged 12.5% and 15.6%, respectively. All results for all meters fell in error grid zones A and B. Neither meter met the ADA, CLIA or biological variation goals, although they came close to the NCCLS guideline. Neither meter reported plasma glucose equivalents. The Accu-Chek Go performed slightly better than the Optium meter, but the positive bias was puzzling and requires further explanation. Continue reading >>
Glucose Meter
Four generations of blood glucose meter, c. 1993–2005. Sample sizes vary from 30 to 0.3 μl. Test times vary from 5 seconds to 2 minutes (modern meters typically provide results in 5 seconds). A glucose meter is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood. It can also be a strip of glucose paper dipped into a substance and measured to the glucose chart. It is a key element of home blood glucose monitoring (HBGM) by people with diabetes mellitus or hypoglycemia. A small drop of blood, obtained by pricking the skin with a lancet, is placed on a disposable test strip that the meter reads and uses to calculate the blood glucose level. The meter then displays the level in units of mg/dl or mmol/l. Since approximately 1980, a primary goal of the management of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus has been achieving closer-to-normal levels of glucose in the blood for as much of the time as possible, guided by HBGM several times a day. The benefits include a reduction in the occurrence rate and severity of long-term complications from hyperglycemia as well as a reduction in the short-term, potentially life-threatening complications of hypoglycemia. History[edit] Leland Clark presented his first paper about the oxygen electrode, later named the Clark electrode, on 15 April 1956, at a meeting of the American Society for Artificial Organs during the annual meetings of the Federated Societies for Experimental Biology.[1][2] In 1962, Clark and Ann Lyons from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital developed the first glucose enzyme electrode. This biosensor was based on a thin layer of glucose oxidase (GOx) on an oxygen electrode. Thus, the readout was the amount of oxygen consumed by GOx during the enzymatic reaction with the substra Continue reading >>
Review: The Accu-chek Guide Glucose Meter
Full disclosure: I was sent a new Accu-Chek Guide by Roche so I could try it out. I was not asked to write about it. All opinions, good and bad, are my own. Read on for my thoughts. I’ll be honest… I’ve been a fan of the Accu-Chek glucose meters going back to the Accu-Chek Nano (which I still have two of and still use), and I’m about to tell you why. In fact, there are three reasons why I’ve liked these meters for years. Accuracy. Since my first Accu-Chek Nano, the readings I’ve received have been something I could rely on. Even after beginning on my Dexcom continuous glucose monitor, I’ve noticed that my results are almost always within 10 mg/dL of my Dexcom readings. Actually, they’ve been nearly always within 5 mg/dL of my Dexcom readings. Hard to get more accurate than that. Consistency. Those accurate readings have remained, no matter how long I’ve used a meter. It’s really great when you have a feeling that your meter will give you result that you can count on, even if it’s high or low. Improvement. Even though my Nano was pretty good four years ago, my Aviva Connect meter, which I received just about a year ago, has been great too. It’s also been something that’s been able to be synced with mySugr and Tidepool accounts, and believe it or not, there aren’t a lot of meters that are doing that, or doing it with Bluetooth technology. While I can’t say I know a lot about the company, I can say that I’ve been happy with what they’ve produced for a number of years. So…how does this new Accu-Chek Guide measure up? Here are the pros and cons…since I like happy endings, I’ll give you the cons first. Cons Actually, the only con I can think of (feel free to add your own in the comments section, if you have one) is the marketing of the Continue reading >>
Glooko Announces Integration With The Roche Accu-chek® Aviva Connect Blood Glucose Meters
Integration enables wireless download of blood glucose data for on-demand insights and alerts With this latest integration, Glooko addresses a long-standing deterrent to tracking blood glucose trends: manual entry and syncing of blood glucose data into apps and disease management systems to help patients and clinicians better manage diabetes. When people with diabetes use a Bluetooth enabled Accu-Chek Aviva Connect meter, they simply have to check their blood glucose and their data becomes automatically available in Glooko, where it is combined with exercise, diet, CGM, pump and medication data in a series of reports and analytics. Traditional mobile health solutions that require manual entry of BG data have struggled to capture accurate data and keep users engaged, resulting in missing data points and an inability to review accurate glucose trends necessary for diabetes decision making. With its support for Accu-Chek Aviva Connect meters, Glooko builds on its device-agnostic platform, which is focused on making diabetes management easier through data accessibility and advanced analytics. “We are excited that Glooko has chosen to add the Accu-Chek Aviva Connect meter to its platform”, said Laura Spiegel, Group Marketing Manager of Strategy and Innovation at Roche Diagnostics Corporation. “By adding our Bluetooth enabled meter to its lineup, Glooko is able to leverage seamless access to blood glucose data in order to deliver actionable information that is accessible near real time. Individuals using Accu-Chek Aviva Connect can easily share this information with their care team to support better decisions and care adjustments for positive health outcomes.” With this new integration to the Glooko platform, a patient’s family members and their care team can use th Continue reading >>
Accu-chek
Benefits and Features Smaller than before, but with a 10 % bigger display Easy to use, with only 2 buttons to operate Safe, with alerts for expired strips or underdosing Smart, reports up to 90 days of test results Convenient testing, use strips in or out of the meter Continue reading >>
