Blood Glucose Meter Comparisons- MPR

Blood Glucose Meter Comparisons

BLOOD GLUCOSE METER COMPARISONS
Meter	Testing Sites (see key)	Sample (μL)	Range (mg/dL)	Results (sec)	Calibration	Memory (tests)	Battery	Features
ABBOTT LABS • 888-522-5226 • myfreestyle.com
FreeStyle Freedom Lite	1, 3, 6	0.3	20−500	5	no coding	400	3V	• Small design • 4 programmable alarms • Connects to management software • Calculates 7‑, 14‑, 30‑day averages • Large display
FreeStyle Lite	1, 3, 6	0.3	20−500	5	no coding	400	3V	• Small design • Backlit display • Test strip port light • 4 programmable alarms • Connects to management software • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages
FreeStyle Precision Neo	1	0.6	20−500	5	no coding	1000	3V	• Slim, ultra-lightweight design • Large display • e-ink screen • Electronic logbook • OTC test strips • Connects to management software • Calculates 7-, 14, 30-day averages
ARKRAY • 800-818-8877 • arkrayusa.com
Glucocard Expression	1, 2, 3	0.5	20–600	6	automatic	300	AAA	• Large display • 3 programmable alarms • Bilingual voice features • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages
Glucocard Shine	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0.5	20–600	5	automatic	500	3V	• Compact design • Reverse LCD display • Backlit screen • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Glucocard Shine Connex	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0.5	20–600	5	automatic	1000	3V	• Large display • Bluetooth communication • Backlit screen • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Glucocard Shine Express	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0.5	20–600	5	automatic	1000	AAA	• Large display • 29 different voice prompts • English or Spanish results • Backlit screen• Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Glucocard Shine XL	1, 2, 3, 4, 5	0.5	20–600	5	automatic	250	3V	• Large display • Ergonomic design • Backlit screen• Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Glucocard Vital	1, 3	0.5	20–600	7	automatic	250	3V	• Calculates 14-, 30-day averages
ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE • 800-348-8100 • ascensiadiabetes.com
Contour Next	1, 3	0.6	20−600	5	no coding	800	3V	• Simple on-screen messages • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Multiple evaluations of single sample • Autolog with pre/post meal markers • 14 languages • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Contour Next EZ	1	0.6	20−600	5	no coding	480	3V	• Multiple evaluations of single sample • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Basic and Advanced Modes • Glucose sensor technology • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages
Contour Next Gen	1	0.6	20−600	5	no coding	800	3V	• Large display • Wireless communication to Contour Diabetes app • smartLIGHT blood glucose target indicator • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Contour Next Link 2.4	1, 3	0.6	20−600	5	no coding	1000	rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.4v-4.2v	• Wireless communication to MiniMed 630G pump and 670G systems • Fasting and pre/post meal markers with alarm • Electronic logbook • Connects to CareLink software • Charge via USB • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Contour Next One	1, 3	0.6	20−600	5	no coding	800	3V	• Wireless communication to Contour Diabetes app • Fasting and pre/post meal markers • smartLIGHT blood glucose target indicator • Electronic logbook • Allows for applying more blood to sample
Contour Next USB	1, 3	0.6	20−600	5	no coding	2000	rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.4v-4.2v	• Plug & Play USB • Multiple evaluations of single sample • Fasting and pre/post meal markers with alarm • Electronic logbook • Charge via USB • Allows for applying more blood to sample • Built-in GLUCOFACTS Deluxe software • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
GE HEALTHCARE/BIONIME • 888-481-8485 • bionimeusa.com
GE333	1, 2, 3	0.75	10−600	5	automatic	500	AAA	• Large backlit screen • True Auto Coding • Top loading • Pre/post meal markers • Bluetooth communication • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 60-, 90-day averages
GE100	1, 2, 3	0.75	10−600	5	automatic	500	3V	• Large screen • True Auto Coding • Top loading • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
LIFESCAN • 800-227-8862 • onetouch.com
OneTouch Ultra2	1, 2, 3	1	20−600	5	button	500	3V	• Records before and after meal results • Calculates 7‑, 14‑, 30‑day averages • Connects to diabetes management software
OneTouch Ultra Plus Flex	1	0.4	20−600	5	no coding	500	3V	• Wireless or USB communication to OneTouch Reveal app • ColorSure range indicator
OneTouch Verio Flex	1	0.4	20−600	5	no coding	500	3V	• Large color screen • ColorSure Range indicator • Wireless communication to OneTouch Reveal app
OneTouch Verio Reflect	1	0.4	20−600	5	no coding	750	3V	• ColorSure range indicator • Blood Sugar Mentor provides personalized guidance, insight and encouragement to manage highs and lows • Wireless communication to OneTouch Reveal app
NOVA DIABETES CARE • (800) 681-7390 • novacares.com
Nova Max Link	1, 2, 3	0.3	20−600	5	no coding	400	3V	• Connects to Medtronic insulin pumps • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-day averages
Nova Max Plus	1, 2, 3	0.3	20−600	5	no coding	400	3V	• Test ketones • Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-day averages
PRODIGY DIABETES CARE • 800-243-2636 • prodigymeter.com
Prodigy Autocode	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	0.7	20−600	7	no coding	450	AAA	• Small design • 4 languages • Connects to diabetes management software • Calculates 7-, 14-, 28-day averages
Prodigy Pocket	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	0.7	20−600	7	no coding	120	3V	• Small, lightweight design • Calculates 7-, 14-, 28-day averages • 4 color schemes
Prodigy Voice	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6	0.7	20−600	7	no coding	450	AAA	• Small design • Fully audible • Connects to diabetes management software • Calculates 7-, 14-, 21-, 30-, 60-, 90-day averages
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS • 800-858-8072 • accu-chek.com
Accu-Chek Aviva*	1, 2, 3, 6	0.6	10−600	5	no coding	500	3V	• Large display • Large area to place sample • Autolog with pre/post meal markers • 4 programmable alarms • Ergonomic design with rubber grips • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Accu-Chek Guide	1, 3, 6	0.6	20–600	4	no coding	720	3V	• Backlit display • Strip port light • Autolog with fasting and pre/post meal markers • Wireless connectivity with smartphone • 4 programmable alarms • Strip release button • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Accu-Chek Guide Link	1, 3, 6	0.6	20–600	4	no coding	720	3V	• Wireless bluetooth connectivity with Medtronic Minimed 770G hybrid pump • Backlit display • Strip port light • 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Accu-Chek Guide Me	1, 3, 6	0.6	20−600	4	no coding	720	3V	• Simple design • Large LCD display • Allows for small blood sample anywhere along the strip end • Bluetooth and micro USB connectivity • Autologs to mySugr app on smartphone • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
Accu-Chek Nano*	1,3	0.6	20–600	5	no coding	500	3V	• Small design • Backlit display • 4 programmable reminders • Autolog with pre/post meal markers • 11 depth settings • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 90-day averages
TRIVIDIA HEALTH • (800)-803-6025 • trividiahealth.com
Sidekick	1, 2	1	20–600	10	no coding	50	N/A	• All-in-one system designed to look like vial of test strips (meter + test strip vial is a single unit) • Disposable
TRUE FOCUS	1, 2	0.4	20–600	4	no coding	400	3V	• Calculates 1-, 7-, 14-, 30-day averages • Keytone test reminder
TRUE METRIX	1, 2	0.5	20–600	4	no coding	500	3V	• 4 programmable alarms • Audible fill detection • Ketone test reminder • Event tags (exercise, sickness, medication) • Strip release button • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages
TRUE METRIX AIR	1, 2	0.5	20–600	4	no coding	1000	3V	• Wireless connectivity • 4 programmable alarms • Audible fill detection • Ketone test reminder • Event tags (exercise, sickness, medication) • Strip release button • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-, 60-, 90-day averages
TRUE METRIX GO	1	0.5	20–600	4	no coding	500	3V	• Compact design • Calculates 7-, 14-, 30-day averages
NOTES
1 = Fingertips 2 = Forearm 3 = Thumb/palm (base of thumb or region under the pinky) 4 = Thigh 5 = Calf 6 = Upper arm 7 = Abdomen *Meter is no longer manufactured but test strips are still available for purchase. Not an inclusive list of products or medical devices. Please contact company for full product information. (Rev. 1/2023)

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