Contour Next ONE Blood Glucose monitoring system

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Ascensia claims that the Contour Next One system meets the minimum accuracy requirements of the ISO 15197:2013 standard. Meal markers Next, use your lancing device as instructed in the manual to draw a drop of blood from your fingertip, and hold the end of the test strip in the drop of blood until the meter beeps again. This means no matter which of these CONTOUR ®meters you use, you can be confident that your meter meets or exceeds accuracy requirements. What affects the accuracy of your blood glucose readings?

Say that formulary lists are purely guidelines and that the doctor can still give you the strips you need for your chosen meter.Effect of temperature or lighting conditions –Extremes of temperature or exposure to light may produce inaccurate readings. We have designed our CONTOUR ®NEXT test strips to have a shelf life of 24 months and stay accurate under a wide variety of conditions including temperature, altitude and humidity.

You don’t just want to select a glucometer that is covered under your health insurance, but you also want the test strips, or a portion of the strips, to be covered as they are the item that really adds up when it comes to price. So when purchasing a meter, pay attention to what specific test strips it requires and how expensive they would be under your health insurance. That should help you narrow down the options available on the market.On the app, you’ll also be able to see a chart of your readings and some helpful insights into testing patterns with just a tap. If you don’t add enough blood to your testing strip for the meter to get a reading, then you’ll hear the meter beep twice and see a blinking blood drop icon on its screen.

Remember, you should only set your target range to the range that you’ve agreed upon with your healthcare professional (HCP). You’ll also be able to set Critical High and Critical Low ranges, which will prompt you to take action if they’re ever hit.Your blood glucose target range should be the one that your doctor or HCP team has given you, and it can be different from person to person depending on their type of diabetes or lifestyle. The meter itself is fast and accurate, providing readings in less than six seconds. It also features a built-in emergency hypoglycemia alert paired with your GPS location so you can feel as safe as possible as you self-manage your blood sugar. The kit comes with the glucometer, 25 test strips, 10 lancets, and 10 disposable covers. Many meters on approved lists are selected primarily on price, which doesn’t take into account your wishes and needs. International Organization for Standardization. In vitro diagnostic test systems Requirements for blood glucose monitoring systems for self-testing in managing diabetes mellitus. Geneva, Switzerland: International Organization for Standardization; 2015.

A person can also electronically share their results and readings with their doctor. smartLIGHT feature A green light means that your reading is within target range, an amber light means your blood glucose is higher than the target range, and a red light means your blood glucose is lower than your target, it’s as easy as that! Once the meter has been connected with the Contour Diabetes App on your smartphone, logging blood glucose results is not only easier but it helps you understand how everyday activities can affect your levels. These results can also be shared with your healthcare professional.

Before-meal marker: If a person tests their blood glucose 1 hour or less before a meal, they should choose this symbol. I arranged to meet with my GP to review my medication. I showed her the meter and my results and she agreed to switch my prescription. Having my prescription changed wasn’t as difficult as I initially thought it would be"