We know that monitoring your diabetes is very important, especially to avoid the short and long term complications that can occur if you don't have good blood glucose level control.
Let's have a look at a new glucose meter model that has come out that makes it even more convenient for diabetics to keep an eye on their blood sugar levels.
After all, why not make this task of blood glucose monitoring and control in diabetes as least painful and more convenient as possible?
This new glucose meter by Accu-Check is "Accucheck Compact Plus".
Let's look at its features that has made it an improvement:
1. There is a preloaded drum of 17 test strips.
This is greater than the 6 that's found in Accu-check Aviva.
Which means you don't have to handle the strips every single time you use the meter.
2. A less painful lancet device called "Softclix Plus" is used.
It has been shown in a study that this lancet is less painful.
Plus you can attach
or detach it from the glucose meter itself.
3. Fast appearing results.
It takes five seconds to see your glucose reading.
4. You can save and download your glucose reading results to your PC or home computer.
Then you've got a good record of your results. Also the meter gives averages over 7, 14 or 30 days.
5. The Accucheck Compact Plus blood glucose meter is quite small, actually 4 by 2 by 1.2 inches to be precise.
Also, for some people, they may choose to test from 'alternative sites' using this meter.
But check with your doctor to see if this is suitable for you as it may be not suitable in some circumstances.
So have a look through these features to see if this meter is good for you.
And keep learning about blood glucose meters to be aware of the different features they offer and how they can benefit you.
