One more meter for the road is a lot better than another drink. Home Diagnostics in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, just came out with the smallest blood glucose meter ever. People with diabetes now have at least three tiny meters to take along in the car, on the trail, or anywhere we go. If you are old ...
True2Go: Small & Fast Blood Glucose Meter for the Road for Diabetes
10/29/08 5:31pm
As important as size and price are to many of us, the ability to download information directly from the device and to analyze the data are equally important; indeed, for many of our diabetic brethren, this is an essential part of the diabetes-related medical appointment (whether it be PCP, endo, CDE, or other). Does the True2Go have a data port? Are the cable and data included, or a separate purchase? Are vendor-neutral applications, such as Health Engage and SweetSpot supported?
10/29/08 5:41pm
Another thing I should mention: the Abbott <i>Freestyle</i> meters are, in point of fact, slightly smaller than the One Touch <i>UltraMini</i>. Both the Freestyle meters and the version 2.0 UltraMinis have data ports which connect into a standard USB port, and software which can keep track of test readings as well as some diet, exercise, and lab-result information.
10/30/08 12:35am
It's good to hear about smaller meters however, as you suggest, strip packaging is an area I don't think any of the manufacturers are considering enough.
In as hot and humid a climate as I live, or when testing out of doors in various weather, I wonder if canisters that expose all the strips to the elements - even though briefly - everytime you open it to get one is really good protection.
The Ascencia Elite is the only one I've used that I thought took adequate care with its individual strip pkgs. The individually packaged strips were also super easy to pop a few in a pocket. For cost however, I'm forced to use a cheaper meter/strip.
Even a slim, flat airtight cannister to carry just a few would be preferable to the bulk of the tubular cannisters.
10/30/08 10:26am
While the size might matter to others, I was speed & connivence. I use a Breeze2 meter, fits in my palm, but the biggest advantage to me it the 10 strip disc. Each strip sealed till I use it, and each disc is sealed separately. And I love the nice big display, and memory feature. It has a data port, but I have not purchased the software & equipment to download it to my computer.
Hugs,
Gracie
10/30/08 1:24pm
Does anyone know the issue with strips being protected? I suspect it is a matter of humidity.
A second question. If you put a few strips and the meter in your pocket would body heat be a problem?
Dr Berstein recommends always having a meter with you. It is too much a pain in the butt, my BGs are generally stable so I don't. But a meter this small and moderately inexpensive strips could change my mind.
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2/12/10 5:50am
did anyone notice that they sell this without the control solution solutions needed to calibrate or use it --after again reveiwing all the great hype on the packaging, i finally found this fact stated on the lower side of the package at the end of the " includes" list.
when you call the number they provide all you get is " everyone is busy" leave a message, etc , etc ,etc.
the unit goes back to Rite Aid today
11/26/10 2:25pm
I saw the local Walgreen’s this glucometer for FREE (after mailing in the rebate of $14). I thought, “Well, I can check my blood sugar and see if I am eating right. Why not live like a diabetic for a week and learn about regulating my blood sugar? I might learn something about my eating habits that could improve my health.” So I got it.
My experiment taught me these things six things...
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David,
It is amazing to see not just this product but your control of BG. In this case it is showing 81 and 82. WoW. Good Luck! You are controlling it so well.
Thanks
Venkat