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 >>
Accu-chek Active Meter
The Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meter: - Blood Glucose meter with new and improved features. - Simple and accurate testing that helps you get exact and fast results - Many safety features that help you to ensure reliable results at the first time (e.g. visual double check option) - State-of-the-art diabetes management tools to support you keep on track (e.g. pre- and post-meal flagging) - New modern design with big display for easier and more discrete use - Compatible with other Accu-Chek tools (e.g. the Accu-Chek Smart Pix® device reader) Looking for more detailed information? For regulatory reasons we are not able to provide further details on our products on this website, but more information may be available on our local website. Please choose your country of residence to access available information in your language. Continue reading >>
Blood Glucose Meter Accuracy Comparison (chart)
How accurate is your blood glucose meter? A major study found that almost half of meters do not meet the minimum required standards: For blood sugars over 75 mg (4.2 mmol): Accurate within 20%. For example, if your blood sugar is 200 mg (11 mmol), the meter must read between 160 (8.8 mmol) and 240 (13.3 mmol) at least 95% of the time. For blood sugars under 75 mg (4.2 mmol): Accurate within 15 mg. For example, if your blood sugar is 60 mg (3.3 mmol), the meter must read between 45 (2.5 mmol) and 75 (4.2 mmol) at least 95% of the time. There is a new proposal that would require all results to be within 15%. But how do you know if your meter is meeting this standard? Today, there is no systematic verification of meter accuracy after it gets approved for sale. And as you will see below, many meters are sub-standard. This puts people relying on these tools in unnecessary danger. If you’re going to take a shot of insulin, a number that’s 15% off is a really big deal. Taking too much insulin can result in severe low blood sugars, hospitalization and even death. Comparison of Meter Accuracy The chart below is from System Accuracy Evaluation of 43 Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems for Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose according to DIN EN ISO 15197 by Dr. Guido Freckmann and others published in Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, Volume 6, Issue 5, September 2012. Between 2009 and 2011, over a hundred people were recruited to test each of the meters listed below. The test strips were taken from at least seven different vials of one manufacturing lot. Over at least ten days, the patients tested their blood sugar with the meter and then a second sample was taken for analysis in a lab. Before using this data, it is important to know the limitations: The study only looked Continue reading >>
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Accu-chek Active - Blood Glucose Meter Review & Specifications
The Accu-Check Active provides effective blood glucose measurement and relatively low priced blood glucose test strips which may suit people who need to buy their own test strips. If you have an older model of the Accu-Chek Active (which required coding of each new test strip pot), you can upgrade to a newer meter by contacting Roche Diabetes Care. The newest version of the Accu-Chek Active meets the 2013 ISO standards for blood glucose meter accuracy. The Accu-Chek Active includes flexible dosing, allowing users to choose whether to test with the test strip in the meter or to apply blood to the test strip and then put the strip into the meter within 20 seconds of applying blood. Users can also do a visual deduction of the blood glucose level by matching the colour of the test strip against the chart on the side of the pot. Note that the Accu-Chek Active test strips require a relatively large blood sample size by modern standards and meters which require a smaller drop of blood, such as the Accu-Chek Aviva , are available This Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meter includes a lancing device that wont tear the skin. The Comfort Dial includes eleven separate depth settings to ensure the least painful testing possible. As well as these features, the Accu-Chek Active has a large, simple display with a simple interface and user-friendly handling. Time for result with test strip in the meter: 5 seconds Time for result with test strip initially outside of the meter: 8 seconds Battery Life: Approximately 1,000 tests or one year Continue reading >>
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Diabetes Product Review: Roche Accu-chek Guide Glucose Meter
We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. When you get a new glucose meter and can't wait to try shaking out test strips and checking whether the blood droplet is visible in the dark, that might very well be a sign you're about to embark on a different type of diabetes product review. Enter the Accu-Chek Guide from Roche Diabetes Care, a new meter that just recently hit the market here in the U.S. after being approved by FDA back in August 2016. As we reported here at the 'Mine in October 2016 , Roche certainly got creative with this new meter and took some common sense measures that go a long way in making a unique, affordable and worthwhile meter unlike anything else out there. In fact, Roche is so excited about this new meter that the company has told us the Guide launch is at least one factor behind its decision to discontinue selling its Accu-Chek insulin pumps in the U.S. for now. It sure took a while for the company to get its ducks in the row for launching the Guide, but for those interested in a solid new fingerstick meter with some great new features, we'd say it was worth the wait. First off, some basic things to know about this new meter: Accuracy: According to Roche, the Guide meter and strips are more accurate than any of their Accu-Chek products currently on the market. Clinical lab tests have shown that with the lowest glucose readings below 75 mg/dL, it hits accuracy of 100% of results being within +/-10% standard, and two-thirds are within roughly five mg/dL points. On everything above that low threshold, results are all within the current 20% accuracy standard and 95% of them are even within the tighter ~10% standard. To test this myself, I d Continue reading >>
Roche Diabetes Care Introduces Blood Glucose Meter And Savings Program Designed To Help The Over 29 Million People Living With Diabetes
Roche Diabetes Care Introduces Blood Glucose Meter and Savings Program Designed to Help the Over 29 Million People Living with Diabetes New Accu-Chek Guide Meter Simplifies Blood Sugar Testing and SimplePay Savings Program Provides a More Affordable Option for Test Strips INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --Roche Diabetes Care, today announced the launch of the Accu-Chek Guide System, a new blood glucose meter and SimplePay savings program designed to help make managing diabetes surprisingly simple and more affordable for the over 29 million Americans living with diabetes who are navigating this complex and expensive condition every day. In fact, a recent survey of 500 U.S. adults with diabetes revealed that 62 percent of those surveyed would better manage their diabetes if supplies were more affordable and 58 percent admitted to cutting corners to save money. In addition, more than half felt uncertain of the out-of-pocket cost of their test strips and were frustrated about the overall cost of managing the condition. With the introduction of the new Accu-Chek Guide SimplePay program, Roche Diabetes Care can now offer people with diabetes a solution that addresses today's increasing insurance costs and high deductibles by offering patients to pay a consistent, and easy to understand everyday low price for test strips. The Impact of Cost on Diabetes Management Accu-Chek(R) Guide Meter and SmartPack(TM) Vial Beyond the benefits of the new savings program, the Accu-Chek Guide meter will help patients simplify the most frequent tasks needed to manage their diabetes with added features such as a new spill-resistant SmartPack TM vial that lets patients take just one strip and spill none; a larger blood application area on the strip that lets patients place a small drop Continue reading >>
Blood Glucose Meter Program
Announcement: Important information about the blood glucose meter program. AmeriHealth’s pharmacy benefits management company, FutureScripts®*, offers an expanded Blood Glucose Meter Program with a free Accu-Chek® System or OneTouch® System to patients who are currently using another brand of blood glucose meter or are new to blood glucose testing. The Accu-Chek family of products contains meters to help your patients with diabetes meet daily challenges: Accu-Chek Advantage® System is a lightweight, portable meter that provides accurate results in seconds. Accu-Chek Active™ System allows patients to obtain a blood sample from a location other than their fingers. Accu-Chek Compact™ System creates a new standard in convenience by eliminating the need to carry a vial of test strips. Accu-Chek Complete™ System is designed for active management by recording blood sugar, insulin, carbohydrates, exercise, stress, ketones, HbAlc, and much more. Learn more about Accu-Chek products, including product demonstration videos, at www.accu-chek.com. The OneTouch family of products contains meters to help your patients with diabetes meet daily challenges: OneTouch UltraMini™ Meter is a small and sleek meter designed to fit in your pocket or purse. OneTouch UltraMini Meter has a large, easy-to-read screen. OneTouch UltraMini Meter makes testing simple and discreet with 3 steps. OneTouch Ultra®2 Meter flags results as before or after meal to see the impact of food choices. OneTouch Ultra2 Meter views before or after meal averages to see the impact of food portions overtime. OneTouch Ultra2 Meter’s two-way scrolling buttons and backlighting make it easy to read and operate. Learn more about OneTouch products at www.OneTouch.orderpoints.com, order Code 380IBC001. To request Continue reading >>
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Class 2 Device Recall Roche Accuchek Performa Blood Glucose Meter
Class 2 Device Recall Roche ACCUCHEK Performa blood glucose meter Class 2 Device Recall Roche ACCUCHEK Performa blood glucose meter Roche ACCU-CHEK Performa blood glucose meters/kits, Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN. Test strips for quantitative blood glucose measurements in fresh capillary, arterial, or neonatal blood, as well as in heparin (lithium or sodium) or EDTA anticoagulated venous blood. All Lots with REF Numbers: 4861574019, 4861574020, 4861582014, 4861582019, 4861582020, 4861582034, 4862015023, 4862015027 and 4929381023. There may be a significant negative bias when testing neonate samples. Roche Diagnostics notified consignees in the affected countries of the problem by "Urgent Field Safety Notice" dated June 10, 2009 and instructed to cease using the Accu-Chek Performa and Accu-Chek Inform II systems on neonates, except for systems using test strips with advanced chemistry. For questions and additional information, contact your local Roche Diagnostics sales affiliate or sales representative. International Distribution -- Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chili, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay and Venezuela. 1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls . 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulation Continue reading >>
Accu-chek Aviva Blood Glucose Monitor
Test right the first time—make every strip count Avoid painful retesting and waste fewer strips with the ACCU-CHEK® Aviva meter system. Less retesting. More confidence in the results. The easy, quick-fill test strip fills quickly with a tiny drop, helping 97% of testers fill correctly on their very first try. And 198 system integrity checks help detect and prevent unreliable results. Least-painful lancing technology. The ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancing device uses unique technology that minimizes painful side-to-side motion. And it uses a load-and-go drum of 6 preloaded lancets —no individual lancets to see or handle. Full-featured blood glucose meter. Comfortable design with nonslip rubber grips and choice of 6 test sites on the body. Plus: Quick, 5-second results Small 0.6 microliter sample size Contoured, ergonomic design with easy-to-hold rubber grips 4 customizable test reminders Downloadable 500-value memory with 7-, 14- and 30-day averaging Uses 1 readily available 3-volt lithium coin cell battery 2,000-test battery life 3.7" H x 2.1" W x 0.9" D; 2.1 oz. with battery The ACCU-CHEK Aviva blood glucose meter is compatible with ACCU-CHEK data management tools Preferred on most healthcare plan formularies, so you may save money Continue reading >>
Comparative Study Of Home Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices: Visidex, Chemstripbg, Glucometer, And Accu-chek Bg.
1. Diabetes Care. 1983 Nov-Dec;6(6):529-32. Comparative study of home blood glucose monitoring devices: Visidex, ChemstripbG, Glucometer, and Accu-Chek bG. Visidex (Ames Company, Elkhart, Indiana) and Accu-Chek bG (Bio-Dynamics,Boehringer Mannheim, Indianapolis, Indiana), two new devices for determiningblood glucose at home, were compared with two older devices, Chemstrip bG(Bio-Dynamics) and Glucometer (Ames Company), and the standard laboratoryglucose-oxidase method (Beckman autoanalyzer, Beckman Instruments, Fullerton,California). Laboratory serum glucose values up to 400 mg/dl had excellentoverall correlation with Accu-Chek bG (r = 0.974), Glucometer (r = 0.974),Chemstrip bG (r = 0.963), and Visidex (r = 0.955). For glucose values less thanor equal to 180 mg/dl, Glucometer had the best correlation (r = 0.921). Forglucose values of 181-400 mg/dl, Accu-Chek bG had better correlation (r = 0.907) although Glucometer had closer mean value. Visidex was just as accurate asChemstrip bG. Although the four devices tested tended to give lower values thanthe lab method, they are sufficiently accurate to be of clinical use in homemonitoring of blood glucose. Meticulous care in running the tests is mandatoryfor accuracy. Individual differences among the four methods are discussed. Continue reading >>
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2016 Blood Glucose Meter Comparisons
Choose Your Blood Glucose Meter Wisely! These days, there is lots of emphasis on accuracy, particularly when it comes to continuous glucose monitors (and their ability to match blood glucose values) and insulin pumps (and their ability to deliver doses with extreme precision). But let’s not forget about that trusty, dusty blood glucose meter that has been a staple of diabetes management. Why is meter accuracy so important? For those who take rapid-acting insulin to cover meals and “correct” out-of-range blood sugar readings, accurate readings are necessary for determining the right dose. Inaccurate readings can lead to over- or under-dosing, which can produce dangerously high or low blood sugar results. An inaccurate meter can also cause a person to treat hypoglycemia inappropriately (if the meter reads too low) or miss the need for treatment (if the meter reads too high). And finally, with so many people using CGM systems, proper calibration is a must. The more accurate the fingerstick readings, the better the CGM will perform. Of course, no meter will provide accurate results if the user fails to use proper technique. That means: Making sure the finger (or other test area) is clean Using the test strips prior to their expiration date Keep the strips sealed in their bottle to prevent exposure to light and humidity Applying enough blood to fill the test strip completely. Never exposing the strips to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Coding the meter (if required) Our team believes that meters should be within 10% of lab values to be considered accurate. One of the more important things you can do to ensure accurate results is to choose the right meter. Blood glucose meters vary widely in terms of accuracy. Accuracy is determined by comparing measurements obtained Continue reading >>
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Roche Diabetes Care Introduces Blood Glucose Meter And Savings Program Designed To Help The Over 29 Million People Living With Diabetes
New Accu-Chek® Guide Meter Simplifies Blood Sugar Testing and SimplePay Savings Program Provides a More Affordable Option for Test Strips Roche Diabetes Care, today announced the launch of the Accu-Chek® Guide System, a new blood glucose meter and SimplePay savings program designed to help make managing diabetes surprisingly simple and more affordable for the over 29 million Americans living with diabetes who are navigating this complex and expensive condition every day. In fact, a recent survey of 500 U.S. adults with diabetes revealed that 62 percent of those surveyed would better manage their diabetes if supplies were more affordable and 58 percent admitted to cutting corners to save money. In addition, more than half felt uncertain of the out-of-pocket cost of their test strips and were frustrated about the overall cost of managing the condition. With the introduction of the new Accu-Chek Guide SimplePay program, Roche Diabetes Care can now offer people with diabetes a solution that addresses today’s increasing insurance costs and high deductibles by offering patients to pay a consistent, and easy to understand everyday low price for test strips. Beyond the benefits of the new savings program, the Accu-Chek Guide meter will help patients simplify the most frequent tasks needed to manage their diabetes with added features such as a new spill-resistant SmartPackTM vial that lets patients take just one strip and spill none; a larger blood application area on the strip that lets patients place a small drop of blood anywhere along the end instead of on a tiny spot; and a strip port light for testing in daytime, nighttime or anytime. Furthermore, the meter is comprised of advanced 10/10 accuracy1 for reliable results patients can trust. “Living with diabetes can be Continue reading >>
Accu-chek Mobile Blood Glucose Meter
Consumers and health professionals are advised that Roche Diagnostic Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall for product correction of its Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meter due to the potential for incorrect blood glucose readings as a result of users not following the device instructions. To address this issue, Roche Diagnostic Australia is updating the instructions and training materials for Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meters. The Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meter, pictured, is used by people receiving insulin therapy to monitor their blood glucose levels. It has been identified that a small number of Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meters have given incorrect high blood glucose readings as a result of the user not following the device instructions. Improper handling can include using the meter with unclean hands, pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test. The updated instructions will be provided with new Accu-Chek Mobile kits, as well as be provided to health professionals to distribute to current users. Information for consumers If you have an Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meter, you can continue to use the device using the updated instructions. Specifically: wash your hands with warm water and soap and rinse well, before drying them thoroughly with a clean towel always use a small, fresh and well-formed blood drop - do not test with a smeared or spread blood drop touch the test area gently and steadily, and apply the blood drop to the centre of the test area apply the blood drop to the test area immediately after obtaining the blood drop and remove your finger from the test area when the beep tone sounds and/or 'Test in progress' is displayed. The updated instructions Continue reading >>
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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 >>
How Do I Change The Date And Time On My Accu-chek Meter?
Or is it? Having the wrong time, or date, on your ACCU-CHEK meter can cause issues when trying to sync with Glooko. By following a few easy steps you can make sure your data is there when you expect it to be In order to change the date and time on yourAccu-Chek meter, simply follow the below instructions. Turn on the meter by pressing the power button. You should see a flashing test strip on the bottom of the screen. Press and hold on/off button for about four seconds. You will see the words set-up appear on the top right side of the screen. Use the left or right arrow buttons to adjust the hour. Once the hour has been set, press and release the power button to move to the minutes selector. Use the left or right arrow buttons to adjust the minute. Once the minute has been set, press and release the power button. You can now adjust the month, date and year in the same fashion. Press and release the ON/OFF button to move from item to item. The next few screens will present options such as the beeper, meal test, and alarms in the same manner. You do not have to adjust these if you do not wish to. To exit setup mode, press on/off button for about four seconds. Continue reading >>
