Selected Blood Glucose Meters

Glucometer DEX

Test Time: 30 seconds

Sample Size: Small (3 µl)

Cleaning Needed: No

Test Result: Date, Time, and 100 Results

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: Apply small blood drop to tip of strip (in cartridge) with meter held horizontal to finger.

Additional Features: Very portable. Strips packaged and inserted as cartridge.

Test Time: 30 seconds

Sample Size: Small (3 µl)

Cleaning Needed: No

Test Result: Date, Time, and 20 Results

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: Touch tip of strip to blood drop with meter held horizontal to finger. Easy blood application to strip. Small strips may be hard to handle.

Additional Features: Very portable. Sample automatically drawn into meter.

(Uses (a) Advantage and (b) Comfort Curve Strips)

Test Time: 40 seconds

Sample Size: (a) Very Large (9-50 µl) (b), Small (4-10 µl)

Cleaning Needed: No

Test Result: Date, Time, and 100 Results

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: (a) Advantage. Large hanging drop of blood is placed on strip inserted in meter. More blood can be applied if sufficient sample isn’t applied at first (if done immediately). (b) Comfort Curve. Touch small drop to curve side of strip already inserted in meter. Easy blood application to strips.

Additional Features: Meter turns on when strip is inserted. Large screen with bold symbols.

Test Time: 25-30 seconds

Sample Size: Small (<5 µl)

Cleaning Needed: Yes

Test Result: Date, Time, and 30 Results

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: Small hanging drop of blood is placed on strip inserted into meter. Double check color guide on bottle.

Additional Features: Very portable.

Test Time: 40 Seconds

Sample Size: Small (4 µl)

Cleaning Needed: No

Test Result: Date, Time, and 1,000 Results

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: Uses Comfort Curve and Advantage test strips (see previous Accu-Chek Advantage meter).

Additional Features: Event marking. Adapter for visually impaired. Graphic display on screen.

Test Time: 45 seconds

Sample Size: Large (10 µl)

Cleaning Needed: Yes

Test Result: Date, Time, and (Basic: 75 Results) (One Touch: 250 Results)

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: Place large hanging drop of blood to target area on strip inserted in meter.

Additional Features: Profile: 14 & 30 day average, event marking, and adapter for visually impaired. Large screen.

Test Time: 15 Seconds

Sample Size: Small (2.5 µl)

Cleaning Needed: No

Test Result: Date, Time, and 150 Results.

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: Place very small hanging drop of blood on target area of strip.

Additional Features: Small, discreet size. Very portable. Meter turns on after strip is inserted. 14 & 30 day average.

Test Time: 30 Seconds

Sample Size: Large (10 µl)

Cleaning Needed: Yes

Test Result: Date, Time, and 150 Results.

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: Swab blood to strip then insert in meter. Easy blood application to strip. Double check color guide on bottle.

Additional Features: Small, discreet size. Large screen. Easy blood application, helpful for impaired dexterity. 14 & 30 day average.

Test Time: 30 Seconds

Sample Size: Very Large (10-30 µl)

Cleaning Needed: No

Test Result: Stores last result.

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: Apply a large hanging drop of blood to target area with strip inserted in meter.

Additional Features: Value priced meter. No calibration needed.

Test Time: 20 Seconds

Sample Size: Small (3.5 µl)

Cleaning Needed: No

Test Result: Displays the last 10 test results. 120 stored in memory.

Applying Blood Sample to Strip: May touch blood to strip already inserted in meter. Can apply second blood drop to strip if necessary (if done immediately)

Additional Features: Large Screen. Portable size.