what do you think of accu _check meterrsssssssss?

Question

i could not do anything wiht it as being traslated into a million different languages of eupropean origin the english text was impossible to read;
if other machines do not need to be calibrated surely it puts them at an impossible disadvanttage-is this so?
i did figure out another manufacturer's kit but gave up on this one
could not figure out hte pen at all is it a five loader?
ditto the carrying case
is this a *** product or have i lost a lot of iq since the last time?
surely the answer is some large size diagrams or a referral to a web site

Answer 1

My favorite is the accuchek compact. all you do is insert the drum, wait for it to stop spinning, and your all set. No coding (it's automatic) and no handling the test strips. when you want to test, just push a button, the strip comes out; when you're done, just push the same button and the strip comes out.

Answer 2

I'll tell you what I'm seeing. First, your fasting level at home was pre-diabetic, as was your fasting at the doctor's office. So, that lines up. Second, 159 is REALLY high for a fasting and firmly in diabetic range. It's not strange that your PP was lower; diabetics (like you and me) often deal with high fasting levels due to Dawn Phenomenon. Hormones in the morning raise blood sugar in people who can't make enough insulin to offset the problem. Usually blood sugar goes down as the day continues, especially when food is eaten. Eating seems to help shut off the liver's release of glucose. Third, 132 and 145 are super high for a fasting and a postprandial. These look pre-diabetic or diabetic to me. Fourth, okay, you had one number (ONE) below 100. This is not uncanny or evidence that you don't have diabetes. People in the early stages of diabetes can dip below 100 all the time. This is also the only time you got below 100 and it's not even that low. People without diabetes tend to fast in the 80s and drop into the 60s and 70s throughout the day. One 96 does not a non-diabetic make, I'm sorry. Your fasting was also pre-diabetic. Fifth, 121 doesn't tell me much, but it's a little higher than your average non-diabetic would be two hours after a meal. My suggestion is that you learn to accept you have diabetes because you do. Nothing here, with the exception of an isolated 96, looks truly normal. You have diabetes, you have diabetes, you have diabetes. You may not need medication right now as long as you're willing to limit your carbohydrate intake, but yeah, you still have diabetes. I really am sorry, as one diabetic to another, but the sooner you deal with this, the better you'll be. Not only can you avoid complications, but controlling blood sugar now may help preserve what insulin your pancreas still makes. If you keep letting your blood sugar run so high, your disease will advance.

Answer 3

I don't like accu chek becuause it requires alot of blood and takes 30 seconds to get a reading.
I would use something called TrueTrack smart system. it is much easier to use and requires less blood and can have a reading for you in 10 seconds.

Answer 4

I've used the accu-chek active and compaq and I got on OK with them but now I'm using a medisense optium exceed which is really good and the only blood monitor to test ketones. You can upgrade for free too.

Answer 5

I've been using accu chek advantage for years now and think it's a great meter and fairly simple to use. Call them for support information 1-800-858-8072. Just insert your contol key, run your controls, and you should be good to go. They will talk you through it if you need help. Good luck.

Answer 6

It would seem that you have a problem and not the meter. My wife uses one and loves it. I prefer the UltraSmart meter for its large memory. She likes the convenience, size, etc. I would suggest you contact the company, your local pharmacy or chemist shop, or your doctor or a Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE) for more information. What I don't like about all meters, diabetic testing, etc., is the degree of inaccuracy.

Answer 7

Have a family relative whose carers use one to check her blood sugars.

If you are having difficulties either visit a pharmacy who may help you calibrate or you local GP the nurse will help you or the Diabetic Dept at your local Hospital.

Good Luck and don't forget to keep checking your sugar levels it is very important.

Answer 8

Same as J and I find it ok the best I have used