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05-15-2007, 07:53 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 41
| | | Which of these meters do you folks like?
Hello, just thought I would ask what you folks think of the following meters. I have had a one touch ultra for several years and they just sent me a one touch ultra 2 and an untrasmart. I also have an ascencia breeze and accu-chek is sending me a compact plus. I have been reading threads here and have gotten some info, but I was just wondering if anyone has any comments on any of these meters and which they like the best. I am taking metformin 500mg and testing once a day at the moment. If there is something else I don't have listed that anyone likes better please say so. Agawin the list:
One touch ultra
One touch ultra 2
One touch untrasmart
ascencia breeze
Accu-chek compact plus
I appreciate all info and opinions. |
05-15-2007, 07:59 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 7,314
| | I have an Ultra, an Ultra2, and an UltraSmart. I love the One Touch line of meters. By downloading my readings to my computer with the One Touch cable and software, I get a lot of useful info that allows me to make any changes that are necessary.
I can't comment on the other meters since I've never used them. 
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05-15-2007, 08:04 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,838
| | | I also have the One Touch Ultra, Ultra 2, Ultra Smart and the Ultra Mini. Right now I'm using the Ultra 2 as my main meter. The others are kept in various locations, like my nightstand and the glove compartment in the car.
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05-15-2007, 08:05 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 41
| | | Thanks for the quick comments.
I had a serial cable for my ultra, but I wasn't testing for a couple of years and can't find the darn thing anywhere now, and I was downloading and using the software to print out my stats to take to the dr. I called them and they are nice enough to send me a new usb one so I have it on the way.
I really do like the unltra that I have used and the two new ones seem kinda nice too, but the idea of not touching the strips seem kinda enticing. |
05-15-2007, 08:05 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 288
| | | Definitely the Ultra 2. Has most of the tagging features of the UltraSmart without the bulk. Plus it has a bigger memory.
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05-15-2007, 08:10 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 41
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Plus it has a bigger memory
| I didn't realize that, but then I havn't actually read the manuals yet. Need to to do that.
I'm actually using the ultra 2 and put the others in the closet right now because I really don't need the ultrasmart at this time. I should probably break my question down like this:
1. One touch meters (since I have 3 of them and they use the same strips).
2. Ascensia Breeze
3. accu-chek compact plus
Thanks |
05-15-2007, 08:17 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 7,421
| | | I had the Accu-chek compact plus and liked it. I got a Flash meter and love it. So I stayed with the flash. |
05-15-2007, 08:22 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 41
| | | I probably should have said also that I got a freestyle flash once and went back to the ultra.
Thanks |
05-15-2007, 09:06 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 288
| | | The good thing with choosing the OneTouch series would be you have some wiggle room and if you decide you don't like a certain meter anymore you don't have to change strips to switch meters. Or if you think one is malfunctioning you can easily just reference another of the ultra series.
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05-15-2007, 09:12 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 41
| | | Good point. The strips I have now are for the one touch meters. |
05-15-2007, 09:33 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North-Central Indiana
Posts: 3,732
| | | My preferred meters are the Ultra 2 and the Ultrasmart. Freestyle Freedom anf Flash come next.
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05-15-2007, 09:35 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 41
| | | Thanks, seems like most are leaning toward the one touch meter's. |
05-15-2007, 10:38 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,816
| | | Of those, the Ultra 2 and Ultrasmart are my favorites. |
05-15-2007, 11:33 PM
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Posts: 678
| | | I prefer the FreeStyle because of the small sample size. I use the memory in the pump to keep track of everything, so meter memory doesn't matter to me. Since I have been known to test 12+ times a day, small sample size is very important to me.
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05-16-2007, 04:42 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA, USA
Posts: 1,067
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Originally Posted by xsquid  Thanks for the quick comments.
I had a serial cable for my ultra, but I wasn't testing for a couple of years and can't find the darn thing anywhere now, and I was downloading and using the software to print out my stats to take to the dr. I called them and they are nice enough to send me a new usb one so I have it on the way.
I really do like the unltra that I have used and the two new ones seem kinda nice too, but the idea of not touching the strips seem kinda enticing. | Are they providing the new cable for free? What did you say to them? When I called, they insisted on charging me full price.
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