Would this meter be good for me to use?
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| Fri, 01-30-2004 - 2:32am |
I found this meter below on a website, and it was the cheapest one offered,
but really seems to have all I would need to get started testing my blood
sugar levels.
I don't have anyone that lives near me that has a meter, in order to ask
them to test me with theirs, and besides, I wouldn't feel comfy doing
that anyway.
So I figure that $40.00 isn't too much to pay to start monitoring my blood
sugar levels, and then keep a diary of my test results throughout the day,
so I can get an idea if I do indeed need to get into the ER or clinic to
be tested.
I have also downloaded a booklet, and saved it to file, on how to and
when to monitor and test my blood sugar levels during the day, and what
the levels should be at for normal readings.
I am either going to look into ordering this over the internet, or
looking for this particular meter at my local pharmacy store (CVS Pharmacy).
Since I am pretty much bound in the house for another 3 days, ordering
it online is looking more and more appealing. But I don't have a credit
card or debit card or checking account in order to order online, so I
will look into if they take Money Orders.
If not, I will just stop at the CVS Pharmacy place and have a look around
for this brand or something similar and reasonably priced.
Now that I think about it though, it would be better waiting 3 days, and
buying it at the pharmacy, than ordering online and having to wait a week
or even more for it to be delivered.
Any advice would be great on this! Thanks!
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Here is the info. on the meter and the strips too:
ACCU-CHEK ACTIVE BLOOD GLUCOSE METER KIT
Kit includes:Accu-Chek Active Blood Glucose Meter with batteries Log Book,
Adjustable SoftClix Lancet Device,Carrying Case, Instruction Manual
$15.99
Need Test Strips? Click Here http://www.hocks.com/diabetics/teststrips.htm
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Details
Now with new Accu-Chekâ„¢ Activeâ„¢ Test Strips for easier blood application!
Plasma Calibrated 200-Value Memory.
Small Sample Size (Uses only 1 Microliter of Blood)
Easy to use. 5 Second Test Accurate.
Everything you need to start testing blood glucose.
Accu-Chek® Active™ Blood Glucose Monitor.
Adjustable Accu-Chek™ Softclix® Lancet Device with 10 Lancets.
Carrying Case.
User's Manual and Quick Reference Guide.
Self-Test Diary.
30 Day Money Back Guarantee.....3 Year Warranty 2 Lithium Batteries
(CR-2032)
Apply blood. Result appears in 5 seconds.
All this in the meter, PLUS it downloads to computer software!
For more detailed information, see the Accu-Chekâ„¢ Activeâ„¢ User's Manual,
or call Accu-Chek Customer Care at 1-800-858-8072.
Quality Guarantee: With a 30 day money back guarantee and a 3 year
warranty. Indications
For in vitro diagnostic use.
For testing glucose in Plasma.
Directions
See directions inside the box.
Store at room temperature (less than 90°F, 32°C).
Ingredients
Warnings A restricted license limits use of the Accu-Chekâ„¢ Activeâ„¢
System (monitor and test strips) in the United States. Carefully read
the User's Manual before use.
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ACCU-CHEK ACTIVE STRIPS-MAIL ORDER BOX 50 CT.
$23.50
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Details
For Testing Glucose in Whole Blood.
For use only with the Accu-Chek Activeâ„¢ Blood Glucose Meter
Indications
For in vitro diagnostic use.
For use with Glucometer Dex Blood Glucose Meter.
Directions For in vitro diagnostic use.
Ingredients Glucose dehydrogenase* 0.7U Bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
4-hydroximinocyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene)-ammonium chloride 8.3ug 2,
18-Phosphomolybdic acid 88ug Stabilizer 0.18mg Nonreactive substance
2.1mg *(from A. calcoaceticus, recombinant from E.coli) Minimum at
time of manufacture.
Warnings Store between +36°F (+2°C) and +86°F (+30°C).
Do not freeze.

I think that might be a good meter... another one you might want to check out is at Walmart.
Good luck in your efforts.