The new Accu-Chek 'Mobile' ... real nifty piece of kit.

[DiamondAsh]

My mom has just got this new monitor... It uses a cassette instead of test strips and they are integral to the machine itself ... activated by a sliding part. The finger pricker is attached at the side of the machine and can be used without removing it. Real neat jobby.
Certainly ideal for putting in your handbag.

 

[Beachbag]

Looks good but you still have to buy the cassettes which retail at £20+... (although cheaper on eBay)

 

[robert72]

I've been using it for about a year - certainly saves fumbling about with test strips etc

 

[DiamondAsh]

Looks good but you still have to buy the cassettes which retail at £20+... (although cheaper on eBay)

Sure, it's not any cheaper than the usual monitoring systems.. just more concise.

 

[Pilgrim22]

I have been using the mobile nearly three years now, I get the cassettes and lancelets on prescription. I wouldn't use anything else now.


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[carty]

I got one free but found it difficult to use I couldnt line up the cassettes with the blood spot because of my dodgy eyesight and I cant afford the replacement cartridges so I have had to go back to the codefree
CAROL

 

[DiamondAsh]

I got one free but found it difficult to use I couldnt line up the cassettes with the blood spot because of my dodgy eyesight and I cant afford the replacement cartridges so I have had to go back to the codefree
CAROL

True, if you open the slide piece to reveal a strip, it has to be used or wasted. Shame really!
The CodeFree is a nice little meter too.. I use one.

 

[logindetails]

Too big, frequently inaccurate, wastes test 'strips', difficult to use in low light - great idea badly executed.
I've tried most meters and am currently using Bayer's Contour Next USB which I whole heartedly recommend. I'm also testing an iBGStar which when teamed up with a Delica finger pricker makes for an extremely small carry around package.

 

[domark]

I have this model given free & whilst it took a little getting used to I now love it as its simple to use & reload. In the 1st few weeks I was struggleing with the finger pricker but once I got used to that its a doddle.I order the replacement cassets from my doctor and am now used to reloading into the machine. I think the instruction booklet could be clearer but all in all I am very happy with my machine.

 

[DiamondAsh]

Too big, frequently inaccurate, wastes test 'strips', difficult to use in low light - great idea badly executed.
I've tried most meters and am currently using Bayer's Contour Next USB which I whole heartedly recommend. I'm also testing an iBGStar which when teamed up with a Delica finger pricker makes for an extremely small carry around package.

nah!

 

[Aguila]

I also found the Accu Chek Mobile wasted a lot of strips so I went back to my trusty Accu Chek Aviva.

As a T2, I have to buy my own strips so a meter that wastes them is no good to me!

 

[DiamondAsh]

I have this model given free & whilst it took a little getting used to I now love it as its simple to use & reload. In the 1st few weeks I was struggleing with the finger pricker but once I got used to that its a doddle.I order the replacement cassets from my doctor and am now used to reloading into the machine. I think the instruction booklet could be clearer but all in all I am very happy with my machine.

I used mine in the car yesterday and was simple and easy, single handedly.

 

[DiamondAsh]

I also found the Accu Chek Mobile wasted a lot of strips so I went back to my trusty Accu Chek Aviva.

As a T2, I have to buy my own strips so a meter that wastes them is no good to me!

I've only ever found that the wasted 'strips' were down to human error.

 

[Aguila]

I have Raynauds Syndrome so it's difficult to get a good drop of blood at the best of times.

 

[Dazza1984]

Yup; nothing but +ves to say about this machine. I get all stuff on prescription; why do some of you have to pay?
Really easy to carry; got mine on a belt holder and just looks like a phone to be fair; plus you have reference fluids to calibrate it; thus reducing error. Plus the finger pricker can be removed from the side if needed.
All monitors will have an element of "error" in them; likewise with any lab tests. It is just a snapshot in time; so you may test urself then 10mins later try again and get a different BG (well that could be natural)

 

[peacetrain]

I'm T2 and my dan gave me one of these when I asked for one. It's very handy and I like it. However, 2 cassettes in a pack = 100 strips. I test at least 6 times a day so I have been using a lot of cassettes!! I've read a lot here ... Stories of prescriptions for strips/cassettes being rationed. I count myself lucky but also felt guilty so I bought a code free to ensure I only repeat my prescription once a month.


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[peacetrain]

Btw. I find the code free easier to load with blood.


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[Jaylee]

My old meter was on the blink so I recently got sent one of these.. Reminds me a little of the Tascam DR05 digital recorder... I love this device.. Cassettes on prescription..
In fact Accu Chek sent me two.. One had a phone style case.. I can't moan.. Great if your a driver..!

 

[tomvonc]

I just got one, but it's a bit of a brick, ruins the lines of my suit. Reminds me of my first mobile phone. I like my Contour Next USB, twinned with a delica lancer.

 

[DiamondAsh]

I just got one, but it's a bit of a brick, ruins the lines of my suit. Reminds me of my first mobile phone. I like my Contour Next USB, twinned with a delica lancer.

True... I always have my bag with me so I don't notice so much. I use a USB mini too... very lightweight.