Blood Drop Size Using a lancing device, which draws a little blood with the push of a button, you should be able to get enough blood to test your glucose levels. The meters in this guide require between 0.3 and 1.5 microliters. You don’t need more than what your meter specifies to get an accurate reading.
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= audio capability = backlight BP = measures both blood glucose and blood pressure C = requires user coding = computer download capability K = also tests blood ketones P = communicates with insulin pump *Microliters **Available by mail order only ***Sold only with insulin pump MSRP: manufacturer’s suggested retail price. These are over-the-counter retail prices; check with your insurance plan for specific coverage and how much you may have to pay. f o r e c a s t . d i a b e t e s .o r g j a n ua ry 2 0 1 3
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Blood Glucose Meters
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○ Bayer
Features: Blood Sample Size*: 0.6 Battery: Rechargeable battery via computer or wall charger MSRP: $29.99 Strips MSRP: $1.08/strip ($26.99/25 strips)
Features: P Blood Sample Size*: 0.6 Battery: Rechargeable battery via computer or wall charger MSRP: Sold only with pump Strips MSRP: 96¢/strip ($23.99/25 strips)
Features: c Blood Sample Size*: 1.0 Battery: 1 CR2032 MSRP: Manufacturer declined to provide Strips MSRP: Manufacturer declined to provide
infopiausa.com 1-888-446-3246
Eclipse
Features: c Blood Sample Size*: 1.0 Battery: 1 CR2032 MSRP: Manufacturer declined to provide Strips MSRP: Manufacturer declined to provide
Xpres
Blood Sample Size*: 0.3 Battery: 2 CR2032 MSRP: Manufacturer declined to provide Strips MSRP: Manufacturer declined to provide
Element
Features: Blood Sample Size*: 0.3 Battery: 2 CR2032 MSRP: Manufacturer declined to provide Strips MSRP: Manufacturer declined to provide
○ Life Scan
onetouch.com 1-800-227-8862
OneTouch Ping***
More Memory These meters have a large memory for storing results: Results Stored OneTouch UltraSmart................................................ 3,000-plus Contour USB........................................................................... 2,000 WaveSense Jazz.................................................................... 1,865 Up & Up Meter........................................................................ 1,865 Contour Next Link............................................................... 1,000 OneTouch VerioIQ................................................................. 750
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animas.com 1-877-937-7867 Features: c p Blood Sample Size*: 1.0 Battery: 2 AAA MSRP: Sold only with Animas pump Strips MSRP: $1.47/strip ($36.63/25 strips)
OneTouch Select**
Features: c Blood Sample Size*: 1.4 Battery: 1 CR2032 MSRP: Not sold at retail Strips MSRP: Not sold at retail
Features: Blood Sample Size*: 1.0 Battery: 1 CR2032 MSRP: Not sold at retail Strips MSRP: Not sold at retail
Heat Beaters These meters work at higher temperatures: Max. Temp. Precision Xtra......................................................................... 122˚F ReliOn Ultima......................................................................... 122˚F Breeze2...................................................................................... 1 1 3˚F Contour Next EZ.................................................................. 1 1 3˚F Contour Next Link............................................................... 1 1 3˚F Contour TS............................................................................... 1 1 3˚F Contour USB........................................................................... 1 1 3˚F f o r e c a s t . d i a b e t e s .o r g j a n ua ry 2 0 1 3
