Most reliable glucometer

[flowerbabe68]

Just received a notice from my drug program that they will no longer support my use of FreeStyle Lite strips. Must choose either One Touch or AccuCheck. Have you found either of these choices more reliable than the other? I have used FreeStyle since my initial diagnosis 2 years ago. Thank you for any info.

[ShottleBop]

I have used Accu-cheks for the past 4+ years, and find them to be reliable.

[Bountyman]

I find the "test strip" technology pretty much level across the board. Once one technology surpasses the other...the rest fall quickly in line. The difference I find is in the meters and their offerings, like a new cell phone coming out every 3 weeks. Choices between the two? For me...accuracy and manufacturer support top my list. Look over the different model choices and decide for yourself what fits your needs. I've tried both brands; the OneTouch Mini and the Accu-Chek Compact Plus. I found the OneTouch Mini rather cute and easy to use...and easy to get lost in the couch cushions. The Accu-Chek Compact Plus, easy to use and with its 17-test-strip drum technology and having the lancet device attached to the side of the meter...very convenient. I doubt the OneTouch "Ultra Blue Test Strips" will be on your drug program's list...as they're really expensive and hyped. But that's okay...the technology, in my opinion, is all fluff.

[Jan74br]

I have an AccuChek but haven't tested it against a lab test.

So far, I tested the OneTouch Ultra 2, and the Bayer Contour USB. The first one was within 3 points of the lab result, and the second one, within 2 points, so both extremely accurate (within 20 points = accurate, cause the lab tests the plasma, not the blood).

Now, in terms of preference, I hate the OneTouch, so much. It is blood thirsty and gives me more errors than the other meters I have, even with a lot of blood. The lanceting device with it is also the long, pen-like device that I particularly hate. I always switch it out for another.

[Vilya]

I used OneTouch Ultra2 as my first meter, and I liked it quite a bit, although I agree that the test strips are bloodthirsty vampires.

I switched to Walmart's ReliOn Confirm meter, and it's way cheaper, accurate, and uses a tiny amount of blood. I did keep my OneTouch Delica lancet, though, as the ReliOn's lancet is like jabbing a dagger into your finger. Ow!

[Hooterville]

I like my One Touch Ultra as I find it accurate within a point or two with my lab. Blood requirement with the strips doesn't bother me. Errors are usually operator error...

[Jan74br]

I like my One Touch Ultra as I find it accurate within a point or two with my lab. Blood requirement with the strips doesn't bother me. Errors are usually operator error...

My errors are because it is a bloodthirsty vampire, so when I switch meters, I think "if my drop of blood is twice as big as the Contour, it will work". Nope. Try like 4x bigger than the Contour, grrr.

[alura]

Accu Check Compact wins hands down. Love not having to fiddle around with individual test strips and having the lancet attached is very convenient. The readings seem to be consistent with lab results. Also, not much blood is required.

[gunsdogs]

I use an Abbots Lab Precision Xtra meter. But I use an accu-chek multiclix Lancet device. That takes the little round barrels of lancets so only have to reload lancet like every other day.

[sufferer15]

how much are these meters? I just got the cheap CVS true test meter and it doesn't seem so reliable since my readings are coming in low like 99 for fasting BG but I'm still having confusion, nausea, exhaustion

[ShottleBop]

how much are these meters? I just got the cheap CVS true test meter and it doesn't seem so reliable since my readings are coming in low like 99 for fasting BG but I'm still having confusion, nausea, exhaustion

Most manufacturers will send you a meter for free if you call them up. They make their money on the strips.

[alura]

Accu Check was very helpful in replacing my meter. It wouldn't work even after replacing the batteries. Took a phone call and that's it to get another meter. They very nicely put their 800 # on the meter itself.

[Jan74br]

how much are these meters? I just got the cheap CVS true test meter and it doesn't seem so reliable since my readings are coming in low like 99 for fasting BG but I'm still having confusion, nausea, exhaustion

You have a host of other medical problems, and the fasting BG is just one measurement. If that is 99, but you are going to 300 after you eat, you'll still feel horrible in spite of the fasting 99.

I wouldn't be so quick to blame the meter. I'd blame the donuts and sugary drinks you are consuming first.

[kyteflyer]

I have an older Accuchek Performa and also a Freestyle Lite. I was getting hypo when accuchek was telling me my bgl was 5. I started checking it against the Freestyle, and founf an average reading diff of 3 mmol/l. In other worss my bgl was not 5 at that time, it was more likely 2. I was running the two at once, same fingerprick, same drop of blood, and gettin insanely inconsistent readings on the Accuchek. Did it for over a month ncluding an overlap with a diff batch of test strips, just in coase of a bad batch. I'm an Abbott labs convert, dont think i will ever use any Accuchek again.

[Jan74br]

I have an older Accuchek Performa and also a Freestyle Lite. I was getting hypo when accuchek was telling me my bgl was 5. I started checking it against the Freestyle, and founf an average reading diff of 3 mmol/l. In other worss my bgl was not 5 at that time, it was more likely 2. I was running the two at once, same fingerprick, same drop of blood, and gettin insanely inconsistent readings on the Accuchek. Did it for over a month ncluding an overlap with a diff batch of test strips, just in coase of a bad batch. I'm an Abbott labs convert, dont think i will ever use any Accuchek again.

Even though you don't want the Accuchek anymore, I'd still call the manufacturer and report it. Odds are they'll send you a new one, maybe even a newer model. It is always good to have a backup meter, and since you paid for it, you deserve a working meter.