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Glucose Meter Comparison Chart

Meter Box Picture
Meter Picture
Memory
Test Time
Sample Size
Features & Comments


OneTouch Ultra 2

500 tests,
7-, 14- & 30-day averages
5 sec
Small
1 µL
Before and after meal averages can help show the effects of food on blood glucose. Two-way scrolling buttons. Backlight makes it easy to read and operate. Allows for alternate site testing.


OneTouch Ultra Mini

500 tests
5 sec
Small
1 µL
Easy to use. Simple three-step testing. Very small meter. Sleek design that is easy to handle. Large, easy-to-read display


OneTouch UltraSmart

3,000 tests,
7-, 14-, 30-,
60- & 90-day averages
5 sec
Small
1 µL
Automatically organizes results into onscreen chars and graphs so that you can see patterns and trends. Easy blood application. Allows for alternate site testing.


Precision Xtra

450 tests,
7-, 14- & 30-day averages
5 sec
Very Small
0.6 µL
Simple two-step testing, with easy blood application. Just insert strip, add blood and test begins. Large, easy-to-read display. Measures both blood glucose and blood ketone.


Compact Plus

300 tests,
7-, 14- & 30-day averages
5 sec
Small
1.5 µL
No strip handling. Seventeen strips are contained in a drum, which is loaded into meter. Attachable lancet device that uses Softclix lancets. Automatic coding. Allows for alternate site testing.


Breeze2

420 tests,
1-, 7-,
14- & 30-day averages
5 sec
Small
1.0 µL
Ten individual strips in one easy-to-load disc. Single function buttons for people with limited dexterity. Received the Ease of Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. No Coding technology. Allows for alternate site testing.


Contour

480 tests,
14-day average
5 sec
Very Small
0.6 µL
No Coding technology allows for fewer steps. Meal markers with post meal test reminder alarm. Large, easy to read display. Sip-in Sampling automatically draws blood into the strip. Allows for alternate site testing.


Freedom Lite

250 tests,
7-, 14- & 30-day averages
5 sec
Very Small
0.3 µL
Gives accurate and precise results with the world's smallest sample size. Easy to read, with largest reading of any meter. Easy to hold. four programmable alarms remind you when to test. Allows for alternate site testing.


Lite

400 tests,
7-, 14- & 30 day averages
5 sec
Very Small
0.3 µL
Small and discreet meter for testing on the go.Four programmable alarms remind you when to test. No coding required. Allows for alternate site testing.