[Dewey]

Originally posted by gettingby
PS Does anyone else remember the old meters where you had to "blot" the strip and reinsert into the machine. Gawd..that was such a pain and seems like a lifetime ago. LOL

Yeah, that's like the Glucocheck S.C. I was talking about. If memory serves, the same procedure was used for the Glucometer M. I remember the days even before the meter, as I had to use Keto-Diastix (to test urine) and then the strips that ya had to blot - Chemstrips BG, if I remember correctly. LOL - So long ago...:p

[gettingby]

Originally posted by Dewey
Yeah, that's like the Glucocheck S.C. I was talking about. If memory serves, the same procedure was used for the Glucometer M. I remember the days even before the meter, as I had to use Keto-Diastix (to test urine) and then the strips that ya had to blot - Chemstrips BG, if I remember correctly. LOL - So long ago...:p

Yeah Dew. I remember the Keto-Diastix. Things have really changed over the years.
Cin

[Shalyndria]

Most hospitals still use the Keto-Diastix, and some even use the old blotting BG strips LOL (to cut costs and waste). Guess it's not as long ago as it seems

Shy

[HeatherP]

Don't know about Canada, but I have to say the way hospitals manage a diabetic patient is positively archaic. They do however use the modern meters at least.

[Dewey]

Originally posted by Shalyndria
Most hospitals still use the Keto-Diastix, and some even use the old blotting BG strips LOL (to cut costs and waste). Guess it's not as long ago as it seems

Thanks, Shy. You just made me feel younger again..LOL
Truthfully, I didn't know that the hospitals still used the Chemstrips. It would seem tedious, as there are extra steps involved and the blood literally has to be wiped off the strip. Sometimes, I still (at times when my blood is high) use the Keto-Stix. For the most part, though, I've been seeing alot of the Accu-Check meters (i.e. the Advantage) used in the doctor's offices and at local hospitals (however, it may vary from area to area).

[Eri's mom]

Erica uses the Accu-chek compact.

[christie]

i have used the one touch profile(which i like,i guess i'm used to it),the one touch ultra,like the speed of it.accu check advantage and complete,the complete is a nice machine and it lights up also,but it is a really big machine,almost too big to carry with you.when i was first dx over 20 years ago i got a machine which was really expensive and you had to put the blood on the strip and then a solution and then blot with cotton,what a pain,i don't think i used that one for very long.meters have come a long way since the early days.

[Funnygrl]

I use the Freestyle Flash. I love it for it's size, lighting, alternative sites, speed, and small drop of blood. You can also do computer analysis with the cable.

I have also used the Dex, Elite XL, Accu-chek compact, Accu-chek Active, old Relion, BD Logic, Ultra, Ultrasmart, and Precision Xtra. I like to try new meters, so I get them for free. I recommend the Xtra for ketones, and the Active and Ultrasmart for glucose, but the Flash is still my favorite!

[Eri's mom]

Eri has also used: the complete, advantage, then Freestyle, BD Logic, Dex, oh geez, this other one, forget the name.

She honestly loves the compact...by far her favorite.

[buzzborne]

I have also used the accu-chek advantage and complete... also a medisense meter but like Eri... the accu-chek compact is definitely my favourite out of them all.

[KickStart101]

Well, I've had many a meter and never paid for one yet. I've
had the One Touch Fast Take for about 1 1/2 yrs. now. I like
the 15 secs., small, large numbers, data downloadable,
12 per cent accuracy. I do not like that it shuts off in 2 minutes.
It sometimes takes time to warm up your fingers even though I have run them under warm water. Then there is sometimes someone distracting me I put the blood on the strip and it turns off. Great for the company who makes the machine and strips I'm
wasting.
But I would like one with a longer timer to put the blood on, more accurate and small of course. I looked at the Ultra Smart
but it looks too big for me. So I'm still looking.
***Carlie***

[Shalyndria]

Carlie, you might want to give the Freestyle brand of meters a try. Until the exact amount of blood is applied to the strip, the meter will not start counting down. This means you can poke another finger if necessary in order to fill the strip correctly. Sure cuts down on waste and $$$ from having to throw strips out!
The Freestyle Mini (Flash in the US) is the smallest meter currently on the market, and very accurate in my experience. It's also got a handy backlight on both the screen and the test strip. Shopper's has them for free with the purchase of 100 test strips.

Shy

[debaroo]

i have been reading all the posts on here and its amazing what metres everyone likes..and i think im the only one that likes the precsion, small and easy to read and 10 seconds till you get the test results, and i like how easy it to read...but i also know of metres on the markets that blind people can use cause they talk which is great...anyhow im glad i asked what kind everyone uses its been interesting and good reading..p.s. my spelling is really bad so just kind ignore it if you can LOL

[Jenny]

I use the One Touch Ultra.

[Dewey]

Originally posted by KickStart101
But I would like one with a longer timer to put the blood on, more accurate and small of course.

Hi Carlie,

I was thinking about what you had said, and I read online about the Ascensia Contour:

"The first and only system that automatically corrects for common variables that affect accuracy:

No coding required & Automatic underfill detection" (there's more)



Ascensia Contour

The Children With Diabetes site shows a depiction of its size:



It requires a very small amount of blood (0.6 uL) and can be downloaded. Readings are done in 15 seconds and it literally "vacuums" the sample into the strip. The meter itself is rather small as well. Thought this may be helpful for you...