FreeStyle Flash Glucometer - The Smallest Glucometer Available
The FreeStyle Flash Glucometer is the world's smallest
glucometer seen so far. You can take the glucometer everywhere
with you in their small carrying case.
The FreeStyle Flash Glucometer measures just 3" in height and
weighs only 1.4 ounces.
The benefits of the FreeStyle Flash Glucometer:
* The world's smallest meter with a fast 7-second average test
time
* Bright backlit display and test light make testing and
reading results easy even in a low light situation
* Four daily programmable alarms to remind you when it's time
to test your blood sugar
* Since you only need the smallest blood sample size (0.3
microliter), it appears less painful
* Alternative testing sites add flexibility to your routine
test. You can use fingertips, forearms, upper arms, thighs,
calves, hands)
* There are 4 daily programmable alarms to remind you when it's
time for your testing
* Measures just 3 inches in height and weighs 1.4 ounces
* The FreeStyle test strips allow you to take blood on either
side of the strip
* There is also a free data cable offer inside box
* The Glucometer comes with a small lancet pen where you insert
the lancet.
* The Glucometer includes the alternative testing cap when you
want to test elsewhere.
* The Glucometer kits does comes with a small supply of strips,
lancets and control solution so you can start testing
immediately.
The Pros and Cons of the FreeStyle Glucometer:
Pros:
The FreeStyle Glucometer is the smallest glucometer so far I
have seen. The carrying case that is supplied is also small. It
is simple to use and you can test your blood sugar on either
side of the strip. You only need a very small sample so if you
are the type of person who only tends to have a small blood
sample, this works great.
You can do alternative testing because the glucometer
alternative testing site cap is included in the blood glucose
monitoring kit.
Cons:
You still do have to place each strip in the glucometer. Though
most glucometers do require you to place a strip in the
glucometer, there are a couple of machines, like the Accu-Check
Compact and the Ascensia Breeze, that have the strips inside the
machine.
You do have to set the code # with each new bottle of strips.
Again, a lot of glucometers do require this but not all of the
new ones available require you to set a code.
Overall this machine is pretty good considering the small amount
of blood that is required. If you are looking for a very small
glucometer to take with you, this glucometer would be
appropriate for you.