Relion Prime Calibration
Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please,join our community todayto contribute and support the site. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. So from personal experience and general reputation, the Relion Prime (WalMart) blood glucose monitor reads high. Does anyone here use the calibration standards provided, and if so do you adjust your daily readings accordingly? I was questioning if it was reading lower than labs as my 30 day average on my Accu Chek didn't match my latest A1C. It read 5-10 points higher than the Accu Chek and still couldn't replicate A1C 5.7 numbers eating extra carbs. My only thing with the Relion is it is so quirky so as to make it about half as cost saving as if it was consistent. I have found differences as much as 20 points from sample size, which finger I use, if my finger is clean or not, and my favorite; if my finger touches the strip rather than just to the blood droplet. I tested my relion against the one in my doctor's office. I showed 82 and they showed 76 - a distinction without a difference. About a year into testing I bought a second relion. Tested it (same drop of blood) against the first. Same non-significant kind of difference. When the battery on the old one started to fail I did get inconsistent and unrealistic results for a few tests. Then the battery departed and I picked up using the new one. So, no. I have not calibrated using the test solution. If I am testing high, then the test results are consistent, show trends, and show unexpected spikes when I am unwell. Good enough for my purposes. Come to think of it, I have not had an A1c in about a year. Hmmm. Gonna be hard to get one now. We moved and my new doctor decided since my FBG was 89 I cannot be diabetic. Strange attitude. Oh well, m Continue reading >>
High? What Your Glucose Meter May Know, But Isn't Sharing
Your glucose meter might be keeping secrets from you. If and when you see a message on the screen alerting you to a "High" blood sugar, the meter probably knows more than it's telling you, as in the exact numerical value associated with that warning. But the device makers decided that we don't need that information... This came to light (in our brains, at least) following the March 25 announcement that almost two million LifeScan OneTouch VerioIQ meters were being recalled across the globe. LifeScan issued warnings on three brands of its OneTouch meters, totaling over 1.8 million meters worldwide! About 90,000 of its popular VerioIQ meters here in the U.S., part of the 1.2 million of those meters sold globally, and two brands sold outside the States: the OneTouch® Verio®Pro consumer meter and VerioPro+ professional meter. The reason for the recall? The meter software isn't properly registering extremely high blood sugars. At a certain point the meter shuts down with no warning and without alerting you to the hyperglycemic danger. The number you have to reach for this to happen: 1024 mg/dL (or 56.8 mmol to those outside the U.S.)! Geez, the number 1024 is oddly specific... Like many meters, LifeScan's units only show a numerical value for anything between 20-600, while anything outside that range just displays an "Extreme Low Glucose (below 20 mg/dL)" or "Extreme High Glucose (above 600 mg/dL)" message. So, who would have thought the meter actually knows when you've tipped past 1023? Maybe our meters are smarter than we give them credit for, despite the fact that they're sometimes a bit off thanks to that pesky +/-20% accuracy standard that we don't think is good enough. Why No Numbers? LifeScan confirmed our suspicions: Yes, their meters can track your blood sugar's n Continue reading >>
Arkray, Inc. Relion Prime Blood Glucose System Blood Glucose Test System
Model Number 701103 Event Date 10/08/2012 Event Type Injury Manufacturer Narrative Device history records were reviewed and no anomalies were detected. Product involved in incident was returned and evaluated. The returned product performed within specification. Retention samples of the same lot of test strips involved in the incident were also tested and performed to specification. No failure detected. Event Description Caller stating the prime meter is reading extremely high. Stated his mother went hypo because the prime meter was reading 30-40 points higher than her actual value and he had to rush her to the hospital. Was using the contour meter and it was always read lower than the prime meter. When they started using the prime meter, they increased her meds based on the higher readings which led to her hypoglycemic condition. Stating the meter gives false results and if someone is diabetic, 75 yr old and over medicates based on incorrect results, they won't wake up the next day. Wants a refund. He stated he will file a device complaint on the fda website. Call transferred: received transfer call (b)(6), but customer did not have time to give details on (b)(6). On (b)(6) 2012, made contact. Customer started seeing her readings were higher than normal, so she increased her meds. She has to take daily diabetic medication; metformin, glyburide and vildagliptin. On (b)(6) 2012, after dinner, she felt dizzy. She was feeling uncomfortable and couldn't stand. She then asked her son for sugar because she felt her blood sugar had dropped. She took 2 glucose sugar tablets. The next day, they were unsure why she felt the way she did. She went to the doctor and they found out her sugar was in the normal range. She went to (b)(6) to return the meter, then after that, she was info Continue reading >>
Glucose Meter Shopping Guide
By the dLife Editors Looking for a blood glucose monitor? Here’s our extensive guide to the products on the market today. dLife does not endorse any product mentioned here. Links to manufacturers’ websites are offered for information purposes only. Abbot The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System has a new ergonomic shape and large numeral display. There is no coding and allows for easy testing with the world’s smallest sample size. This meter uses only FreeStyle Lite test strips. Blood Sample Size Required: 0.3 uL Time to Results: 5-seconds Battery Requirements: (1) CR2032 lithium coin cell Alternative Site Testing: Yes Data Capabilities: Computer download capabilities; stores up to 400 results with date and time User Coding Required: No Other Special Features: Four reminder alarms; ability to add more blood for up to one minute; provides results in 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages Company Contact Information: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 1360 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502 1-800-522-5226 www.abbottdiabetescare.com The FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System is a small and discreet system that offers key features such as no coding, the world’s smallest blood sample size, and a test strip port light. The FreeStyle Lite meter uses only FreeStyle Lite test strips. Blood Sample Size Required: 0.3 uL Time to Results: 5-seconds Battery Requirements: (1) CR2032 lithium coin cell Alternative Site Testing: Yes Data Capabilities: Computer download capabilities; stores up to 400 results with date and time User Coding Required: No Other Special Features: Port light and backlight on display; four reminder alarms; provides 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages Company Contact Information: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 1360 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502 1-800-522- Continue reading >>
Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data On 18 Meters
Results from the Diabetes Technology Society’s Blood Glucose Meter Surveillance Program identifies only six out of 18 meters that passed. Did yours make the cut? The Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) recently revealed long-awaited results from its Blood Glucose Monitor System (BGMS) Surveillance Program. The rigorous study tested the accuracy of 18 popular blood glucose meters (BGM) used in the US. These FDA-cleared meters were purchased through retail outlets and tested rigorously at three study sites in over 1,000 people (including 840 people with diabetes). The results were troubling: only six out of the 18 devices met the DTS passing standard for meter accuracy – within 15% or 15 mg/dl of the laboratory value in over 95% of trials. The devices that passed were: Contour Next from Ascensia (formerly Bayer) – 100% Accu-Chek Aviva Plus from Roche – 98% Walmart ReliOn Confirm (Micro) from Arkray – 97% CVS Advanced from Agamatrix – 97% FreeStyle Lite from Abbott – 96% Accu-Chek SmartView from Roche – 95% The devices that failed were: Walmart ReliOn Prime from Arkray – 92% OneTouch Verio from LifeScan – 92% OneTouch Ultra 2 from LifeScan – 90% Walmart ReliOn Ultima from Abbott – 89% Embrace from Omnis Health – 88% True Result from HDI/Nipro (Trividia) – 88% True Track from HDI/Nipro (Trividia) – 81% Solus V2 from BioSense Medical – 76% Advocate Redi-Code+ from Diabetic Supply of Suncoast – 76% Gmate Smart from Philosys – 71% Get the full data and all the accuracy information here. While all of these meters received FDA clearance at some point, this study shows that not all are equivalent in terms of accuracy. The FDA looks at company-reported trials when it reviews new meters; this study took an independent look, purchasing the meters di Continue reading >>
How Do I Change The Date And Time On My Glucocard Vital/relion Prime Meter?
Or is it? Having the wrong time, or date, on your Glucocard Vital/ReliOn Prime meter can cause issues when trying to sync with Glooko. By following a few easy steps listed below you can make sure your data is there when you expect it to be. In order to change the date and time on your Glucocard Vital/ReliOn Prime meter, simply follow the below instructions. Press the On/Off button to turn the meter on. The full screen appears briefly. The meter then displays the time, date, unit of measurement, and the insert test strip symbol. Press and hold down the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds to enter the set-up mode. The time can be displayed in either 24-hour format or 12-hour format with AM and PM. The meter displays the current time format. To change format, press either the Back or Forward button. Press the On/Off button to select the time format. The date format then appears on the display. The date format can either be displayed as month/day (01/31) or day/month (31/01). The meter displays the current format. To change format, press either the Back or Forward button. Press the On/Off button to select the date format. The hour setting then flashes on the display. Press and release the Back or Forward button to change the hour. Hold the Back or Forward button down to scroll through quickly. When the correct hour is displayed, press the On/Off button. The minute setting then flashes on the display. Press and release the Back or Forward button until the correct minute appears. Hold the Back or Forward button down to scroll through quickly. When the correct minute is displayed, press the On/Off button. The month setting then flashes on the display. Step 7: Set the month (If day/month format is selected then Step 7 will set day) Press and release the Back or Forward butto Continue reading >>
Relion Prime E 01 Error
I'm having issues with continually get an E 01 Error on the relion prime. I got it to work yesterday at first l, but now most of the time I'm getting this error even when testing myself. This is my first week testing Boogey. I feel horrible. I can't keep poking his ears & paws are out of the question. Any input is appreciated. Everything is brand new. My hands are clean & dry. The test strip had enough blood to fill the box. I'm dipping the tip of strip in the blood. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. Ahhhhh. Being a new diabetic momma is frustrating! According to the manual, E01 means 'a used strip has been inserted or the meter is having difficulty reading the strip'. Do you have any control solution to test the strips? I've never gotten that error message, so I'm not sure what else to suggest. @Bobbie And Bubba uses the prime, maybe she knows of something. This is the first I've heard of control solution. Is that available at Walmart? Or is it something I can make at home? Yes I use that meter and Sharon is correct, that is exactly what it means: a use strip has been inserted into the meter, ( I just checked it on myself and reinserted the strip and that is the code I got. Since that is not the case with you, try this, take the battery out of the meter and start all over with a set up and see if that helps. The control solution can be gotten through the company if you call them and request it (I think every meter should come with some......my personal pet peeve) Try taking the battery out and starting all over again with the set up and see if that helps. It takes a few weeks to get the control solution( I agree with Bobbie, it should come with the meter or at least be available at the store where the meter was purchased!). Try her recommendation and if that do Continue reading >>
How Accurate Is Your Glucose Meter? Investigators Tested 18 Of Them
If your blood glucose meter were put through a rigorous, scientific trial for accuracy, do you think it would pass? A study run by the Diabetes Technology Society put 18 FDA approved, commercially available Blood Glucose Monitor Systems (BGMSs) to the test, and the results were surprising. DTS Surveillance Study A nonprofit organization, the Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) exists to promote the “development and use of technology in the fight against diabetes.” Their BGMS Surveillance Program was initiated because glucose meters do not always live up to the accuracy claims that resulted in their FDA approval, or to international standards of accuracy. For this study: 18 popular blood glucose meters (BGMs) were obtained through retail outlets and tested in three separate trials, each done at different U.S. locations. More than 1,000 people participated in the study: 370 with type 1 diabetes, 470 with type 2 diabetes, and 4 with pre-diabetes. The remaining participants were not diabetic. Ages ranged from 18 to 87. To get a passing grade, each meter had to function within 15 percent, or 15 mg/dl of laboratory values over 95 percent of the time. The BGMs were coded, so no one involved with the study - investigators, statisticians, lab staff, or sponsor - knew which meter brands were passing or failing until all the results were calculated and published. More detailed study information can be obtained at the DTS website (link below). Meter Results The 18 BGMs tested represent about 90 percent of the commercially available products used from 2013 to 2015 by diabetes patients, and only six of them received passing marks: Contour Next by Ascensia (was Bayer) - accurate 100 percent of the time Accu-Chek Aviva Plus by Roche - 98 percent Walmart ReliOn Confirm (Micro) by Arkr Continue reading >>
Bg Meter Accuracy: 10 Meters Put To The Test!
These 10 meters varied in age and wear.Some were old, some were new one wasmy own personalmeter that I used to calibrate my CGM and make mission-criticaldecisions each day.All of them passed their respective control solution tests, so its safe to assume that they werein good working order. I tried to match the testing method employed by Chris (author of the original post ) as closely as possible. Eightrounds of testing were performed over the course of 24 hours according to the following procedure: Order of meters was randomized for each round. Tests were performed only when CGM readings were stable (i.e. no insulin on board and CGM showing a slope of ~0 mg/dL/min). I didnt do anything special to stabilize my blood glucose just tested as I went about a normal day. The test strips used for each meter all came from their own unique vials. Before and after completing the eight testing rounds, the meters were checked using their respective control solutions. They all passed the control solution tests. Unlike Chris, I didnt have an alarming spread in my results for any round. The overallbetween-meter variability (% Error, or %CV for you stats folks) was only 6%. In plain English:My treatment decisions wouldnt have varied much at all, regardless of the meter I was using. One unit of rapid-acting insulin brings my BG down by ~80 mg/dL, and I correct whenever Im over 100 mg/dL. Ill usually correct down to 70-110 mg/dL, depending on my plans for the next couplehours (big meal = correct to 70; workout = correct to 110). Iwasrelieved to see that even if I tooka correction bolus for the maximum BG of each round, I still would have been brought down to a desirableblood glucose level. For example, take Round 1. The highest reading I saw was 182 md/dL, and Id take 1 unit for that. Ev Continue reading >>
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Relion Prime User Instruction Manual
CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood sugar (blood glucose), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional. These recommendations apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, the U.S. Always consult your diabetes healthcare professional before making any changes. All of the information needed to use the ReliOn® Prime System is included in this manual. Please read it thoroughly before using the system. If you have any questions, call Customer Service at 800.631.0076 (24 hours a day, 7 days a... Intended Use The ReliOn® Prime Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips or palm. Testing is done outside the body ( In Vitro Diagnostic Use). It is indicated for use at home (over the counter [OTC]) by persons with diabetes, or in clinical settings by healthcare professionals, as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. Important Information • Test results below 70 mg/dL indicate low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) • Test results above 240 mg/dL indicate high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) • If results are below 70 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, repeat the test • If results continue to measure below 70 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL consult your diabetes healthcare professional immediately • If symptoms are not consistent with test results AND all the instructions have been followed carefully, contact your diabetes healthcare professional • Before testing, always make sure both the meter and test strips are at operating temperature... THE ReliOn® Continue reading >>
Relion Prime Accuracy
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Glooko Connects Walmart Meters To Ios Devices Now, Too
Palo Alto, California-based Glooko, which offers an app and a cable that connects various blood glucose meters to the iPhone, announced an updated version of the Glooko Logbook app and support for an additional six blood glucose meters. The Glooko meter can now connect 17 different meters to iOS devices with its $40 Glooko MeterSync Cable. The newly supported meters include two new meters from Walmart: the ReliOn Confirm and ReliOn Prime. Walmart just launched the meters this past July. The stores sell the low-cost ReliOn Prime meter for $16.24 and $9 for 50-ct strips, which is about 18 cents per test. The other four meters are Bayer's Contour Next EZ, Bayer's Contour XT, Arkray Glucocard 01, and Arkray Glucocard Vital. “By adding compatibility for meters from Arkray and ReliOn and additional meters from Bayer, we continue to pursue our goal to provide a meter agnostic logbook solution for anyone with an iOS device,” Yogen Dalal, Chairman of Glooko, said in a statement. In June Glooko announced that it had launched in Europe and also told MobiHealthNews that it was mulling a transition to Bluetooth Smart since the newest iOS devices are no longer using the 30 pin connector dock that Glooko's cable leverages to connect to meters. Glooko said that future versions of the Meter Sync cable would still plug into meters but instead of plugging into the iPhone’s 30-pin connector, they might use Bluetooth Smart instead. The company is also said the company is looking at the method that mobile payments company Square uses to connect to smartphones — through the phone’s headphone jack. “There is still a certain amount of interconnect anxiety going around in the industry with the much rumored changes to the iPhone’s connector,” Dalal told MobiHealthNews in June. “ Continue reading >>
What’s Happening With Meter Accuracy?
Recent changes in Medicare regulations for suppliers of diabetes meters and strips have accelerated the concern of diabetes technology leaders that current testing controls are inadequate to insure blood glucose meter accuracy post market sale. This comes amid the heightened awareness in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the need to strengthen the overall accuracy guidelines for these devices. Medicare’s competitive bidding rules have recently reduced the number of approved mail-order supply houses to just 18. These suppliers have to meet the cost containment rules issues by Medicare. To do this they have chosen two strategies: one to streamline the extent of their stock and the other to choose meters that are at the best price point. The overall outcome of these policies is that many older people with diabetes are being switched from name-brand meters to those of less cost and possibly lesser quality. An industry funded study reported in the Journal of Diabetes Science Technology in 2013 looked at the post market performance of seven different meter systems. Roche compared its own meter, the Accu-Chek Aviva Plus, to a series of non-brand name meters, Redi-Code, Element, Prodigy Voice, and TRUEbalance. Only three of the meters, including the Accu-Chek, met the FDA’s approval criteria. Currently once a meter passes FDA requirements there isn’t any legislation governing post-market testing. People with diabetes depend on the accuracy of testing results to guide treatment options. Falsely elevated or depressed readings can lead to inappropriate actions on the user’s behalf. For example if the meter indicates a low reading when the blood glucose is within the normal range, inappropriate intake of unneeded carbohydrates can spike the glucose level unnecessari Continue reading >>
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How Accurate Are Blood Glucose Meters?
If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, then you know how important it is to check your blood sugar, whether that’s with a CGM (continuous glucose meter) or the manual BGM (blood glucose meter). And when you are on one end of the spectrum, or just not convinced by your CGM number, you test with a blood glucose meter, right? But what if your BGM were inaccurate as well? Just how accurate is the quintessential diabetes management tool? An independent study by the Diabetes Technology Society of 18 popular FDA-approved blood glucose monitoring systems released last month found that only six tested meters recorded BGLs as consistently and dependably as laboratory tests. The six highest-functioning monitors reported results within 15 percent of laboratory tests taken for comparison 95 percent of the time. The other 12 meters were only on the mark between 71 and 92 percent of the time. While the deviation on the meters was sometimes minor, minor mistakes can eventually lead to big complications. The study used BGMs bought in retail locations and tested 1,035 people in three different laboratory locations. It was conducted by a team of researchers led by David C. Klonoff, MD, of the Diabetes Research Institute at San Mateo, Calif.-based Mills-Peninsula Medical Center and funded by Abbott Laboratories. The study was not isolated to people with T1D. Among those who participated in testing the BGMs, 370 people had T1D, while the others had T2D, pre-diabetes, or did not have diabetes at all. The meters tested were developed by Bayer, Roche, Arkray, Agametrix, Abbott, LifeScan, Prodigy, Omnis Health, HDI/Nipro, BioSense Medical, Diabetic Supply of Suncoast and Philsys, and they represented 90 percent of the meters available on the market from 2013 to 2015. The six meters that were Continue reading >>
Blood Glucose Monitors: What Factors Affect Accuracy?
Sometimes my blood glucose monitor seems to give incorrect readings. What can I do to make sure the measurement is accurate? Answers from M. Regina Castro, M.D. When used correctly, blood glucose monitors — small devices that measure and display your blood sugar level — are usually accurate. But occasionally they may be incorrect. Consider these factors that affect meter accuracy and the steps to resolve or prevent the problem: Factors that affect accuracy Solutions Test strip problems Throw out damaged or outdated test strips. Store strips in their sealed container; keep them away from heat, moisture and humidity. Be sure the strips are meant for your specific glucose meter. Extreme temperatures Keep your glucose meter and test strips at room temperature. Alcohol, dirt or other substances on your skin Wash and dry your hands and the testing site thoroughly before pricking your skin. Improper coding Some meters must be coded to each container of test strips. Be sure the code number in the device matches the code number on the test strip container. Monitor problems Fully insert the test strip into the monitor. Replace the monitor batteries as needed. Not enough blood applied to the test strip Touch a generous drop of blood to the test strip. Don't add more blood to the test strip after the first drop is applied. Testing site location If you're using a site other than your fingertip and you think the reading is wrong, test again using blood from a fingertip. Blood samples from alternate sites aren't as accurate as fingertip samples when your blood sugar level is rising or falling quickly. The amount of red blood cells in your blood If you are dehydrated or your red blood cell count is low (anemia), your test results may be less accurate. Blood glucose monitor quality Continue reading >>
