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Betachek C50 Blood Glucose Meter

@Rachox has a list - is it on there?
No it isn’t, this is my list:



HOME HEALTH have the Gluco Navii, which is a fairly new model and seems to be getting good reviews.

https://homehealth-uk.com/all-produ...ose-meter-test-strips-choose-mmol-l-or-mg-dl/



Links to the strips for future orders:

https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/glucose-navii-blood-glucose-test-strips-50-strip-pack/



Then they sell the older SD Code Free, details to be found here!

https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/codefree-blood-glucose-monitoring-system-mmoll-or-mgdl/





SPIRIT HEALTHCARE have a meter called the Tee2 + which is quite popular:

https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/co...e2-blood-glucose-meter?variant=19264017268793



The strips are to be found here:

https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/co...py-of-tee2-test-strips?variant=19264017367097



If there is a choice of units of measurement then ‘mmol/L’ are the standard units in the UK, ‘mg/dl’ in the US, other countries may vary.



Don’t forget to check the box if you have diabetes so you can buy VAT free. (for all meters and strips)
 
I use this meter, I purchased it as a replacement for my Accu-Chek Mobile that failed on me as I liked having a meter that didn't require loose test strips. When discussing it with my diabetes team they had never heard of it and gave me a list of alternatives they could provide in my area where the GP would also prescribe the test strips. The company who sell this meter sent me a little form where I just had to put a bit of information and hand it to my GP and they added the test strips to my repeats without issue as the cost for them is below the amount the NHS are willing to pay for strips. If you are paying for your own test strips just be aware that the cassettes have an expiration date once inserted, it tells you when you insert it when the cassette will expire and cannot be used after that time. The same goes for the expiration date on the box, it cannot be used after that date either. As far as I can remember I think you get around 90 days from the date you insert it on the machine to use all 50 strips.

I don't personally use the finger pricker part of it as I still like to use my old Accu-Chek mobile finger pricker (I had it for over 10 years can't seem to let it go) but the test strip side of it is easy, you slide open the top to reveal a small window and then spin the little "cog" until the machine says "ok" and the test strip should appear in the window, apply your blood drop and wait for the result and then spin the cog until the machine says ok again. My only gripe is that if you do forget to spin the cog after using a test strip very occasionally it renders the cassette useless as it just gets stuck and won't spin around anymore to reveal more test strips, I presume because the blood has dried up and hardened. But overall I do like this test machine and the convenience of everything being all in one place.

Edited to add information.
 
I use this meter, I purchased it as a replacement for my Accu-Chek Mobile that failed on me as I liked having a meter that didn't require loose test strips. When discussing it with my diabetes team they had never heard of it and gave me a list of alternatives they could provide in my area where the GP would also prescribe the test strips. The company who sell this meter sent me a little form where I just had to put a bit of information and hand it to my GP and they added the test strips to my repeats without issue as the cost for them is below the amount the NHS are willing to pay for strips. If you are paying for your own test strips just be aware that the cassettes have an expiration date once inserted, it tells you when you insert it when the cassette will expire and cannot be used after that time. The same goes for the expiration date on the box, it cannot be used after that date either. As far as I can remember I think you get around 90 days from the date you insert it on the machine to use all 50 strips.

I don't personally use the finger pricker part of it as I still like to use my old Accu-Chek mobile finger pricker (I had it for over 10 years can't seem to let it go) but the test strip side of it is easy, you slide open the top to reveal a small window and then spin the little "cog" until the machine says "ok" and the test strip should appear in the window, apply your blood drop and wait for the result and then spin the cog until the machine says ok again. My only gripe is that if you do forget to spin the cog after using a test strip very occasionally it renders the cassette useless as it just gets stuck and won't spin around anymore to reveal more test strips, I presume because the blood has dried up and hardened. But overall I do like this test machine and the convenience of everything being all in one place.

Edited to add information.
Thanks a lot for this - great review and fab tips. I've recently partially reverted to BG testing as the Libre doesn't really report correctly for me (many algorithmic lows that aren't) and this device sounds like it's respectable and so much more convenient for when I'm on the road. The hint about getting strips on prescription is very valuable - I'd already resigned myself to paying out for these too. So I'll follow the path you did and speak to my team first. Tally ho!
 
I use this meter, I purchased it as a replacement for my Accu-Chek Mobile that failed on me as I liked having a meter that didn't require loose test strips. When discussing it with my diabetes team they had never heard of it and gave me a list of alternatives they could provide in my area where the GP would also prescribe the test strips. The company who sell this meter sent me a little form where I just had to put a bit of information and hand it to my GP and they added the test strips to my repeats without issue as the cost for them is below the amount the NHS are willing to pay for strips. If you are paying for your own test strips just be aware that the cassettes have an expiration date once inserted, it tells you when you insert it when the cassette will expire and cannot be used after that time. The same goes for the expiration date on the box, it cannot be used after that date either. As far as I can remember I think you get around 90 days from the date you insert it on the machine to use all 50 strips.

I don't personally use the finger pricker part of it as I still like to use my old Accu-Chek mobile finger pricker (I had it for over 10 years can't seem to let it go) but the test strip side of it is easy, you slide open the top to reveal a small window and then spin the little "cog" until the machine says "ok" and the test strip should appear in the window, apply your blood drop and wait for the result and then spin the cog until the machine says ok again. My only gripe is that if you do forget to spin the cog after using a test strip very occasionally it renders the cassette useless as it just gets stuck and won't spin around anymore to reveal more test strips, I presume because the blood has dried up and hardened. But overall I do like this test machine and the convenience of everything being all in one place.

Edited to add information.
I've been looking high and low for feedback on the Betachek. Having everything integrated seems just the idiot proofing I need, provided I remember to spin the cog after using a test strip each time and bear the 'use by' date in mind. It's surprising it isn't well-known, given its unique features. Do you have a sense of how accurate it is? I need to monitor my Libre 2+ for accuracy. Thanks.
 
Thanks a lot for this - great review and fab tips. I've recently partially reverted to BG testing as the Libre doesn't really report correctly for me (many algorithmic lows that aren't) and this device sounds like it's respectable and so much more convenient for when I'm on the road. The hint about getting strips on prescription is very valuable - I'd already resigned myself to paying out for these too. So I'll follow the path you did and speak to my team first. Tally ho!
I'm looking at buying the Betachek for the same reasons you have. I was petrified by severe lows on 3-in-a-row newly activated sensors, which I had to discard, and now wonder about Libre accuracy in general. Have I been lulled into thinking I have BG under control, when in fact I don't? Still, I don't want to give up on Libre because trends are useful. Have you checked Betachek readings against the Libre by any chance? Thanks.
 
I've been looking high and low for feedback on the Betachek. Having everything integrated seems just the idiot proofing I need, provided I remember to spin the cog after using a test strip each time and bear the 'use by' date in mind. It's surprising it isn't well-known, given its unique features. Do you have a sense of how accurate it is? I need to monitor my Libre 2+ for accuracy. Thanks.
My consultant had never even heard of it! Although I think that is partly due to the fact it isn't on the 'approved' list of NHS meters. I usually use my meter to confirm a low blood sugar and I've always found it to be pretty accurate, I did test it against my Accu-Chek mobile just for curiosity's sake and they gave fairly similar results at the time. If in doubt you can get the control solution as well to check accuracy.
 
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