A Comparison of Different Types of Glucometers

Diabetes is a serious disease, the Pancreas fails to produce Insulin which is required for the breakdown and digestion of sugar. With the growth of the Pharmaceutical and Medical industries, many Glucose reading & monitoring devices have been designed. Glucose monitoring devices allow the patient to monitor their Glucose levels on a daily basis. There are a number of different devices to chose from, it is important to make a comparison of these devices prior to purchase.

Accu Chek Active Glucose Meter. Accu-Chek, has designed a Glucose meter which will do the following: Produce results in 5 minutes, Optional alternate self-testing capabilities, 200 test memory, and 7-14 day Glucose test averaging. Data manager capabilities have been added to this device.

Accu Chek, Avia. The Avia comes with a wide mouth strip for easy testing. In addition, results are produced in 5 seconds and the device holds a 500 valve memory. Insurance will cover all or part of the cost associated with the device.

Accu/ Compact Glucose Meter. Offers Drum based Glucose monitoring and testing, which reduces strip handling. In addition, the device has 100- test memory with the date and time. The device is so compact it will easily fit in a purse or pocket.

Ascensia Glucometer Elite XL. The Elite XL offers no button Glucose testing, one button data management, and 120-test memory with time and date. A small blood drop is needed to conduct the test, results are accurately determined within 30 seconds.

Prestige IQ Glucose Meter is a new device with added features and advantage over some of the older devices. The device has a 365 test memory, and 14 and 30 day Glucose test averaging. The Prestige IQ Glucose Meter is comparable with Prestige Smart System Testing Strips.

Track Ease Smart System uses state of the art Bio-sensor technology to produce accurate and quick results. The Smart System delivers results in 10 seconds and provides alternate site testing. To conduct the Glucose test, you need to prick your index finger and place a small drop of blood on the disposable test strip. The meter than reads and calculates the blood Glucose level.