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<blockquote data-quote="sugarless sue" data-source="post: 113846" data-attributes="member: 1210"><p>This was their comparison a while ago.Sorry the pics won't show up on here.</p><p></p><p>Blood sugar and pressure kits: Blood sugar monitors</p><p></p><p><strong>Accu-Chek Aviva</strong> </p><p>£15.26</p><p>This meter requires a small amount of blood and delivers results quickly.</p><p>It has a drum with six lancets, which you rotate to get a new lancet, but loading could be easier.</p><p>It has a hypo alarm if your blood glucose appears low and a memory that can store 500 readings. This is a simple model with a large display.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ascensia breeze</strong> </p><p>£9.99</p><p>An auto disc system on this monitor means no coding is required (See 'Diabetes' for tips on measuring blood glucose) and you don't load individual test strips. You place a disc with ten test strips in the back and pull a handle to release a strip.</p><p>This model requires the most blood - between 2.5 and 3.5 microlitres - and takes the longest to give results. It stores 100 readings.</p><p>Handy to carry, though bulky, this could be good for those who don't like coding.</p><p></p><p><strong>Boots blood glucose monitoring system</strong></p><p> £11.74</p><p>This simple model has just one big button and a large, clear display. Results are fast and it can store 450 readings.</p><p>While the instructions have large text, it's hard to find advice on using the lancet. And amounts of blood needed aren't specified but shown in a picture.</p><p>Experts found the lancing device easy to use but removing the lancet was tricky. This is good for those who dislike gadgets.</p><p></p><p><strong>Freestyle mini</strong></p><p> £15.26</p><p>This compact portable model required the smallest blood sample of all, 0.3 microlitres. </p><p>It offers results quickly and it has a night light. It can store 250 results but has few extra features.</p><p>Small buttons and screen mean this could suit a younger user or those on the go.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Lifescan onetouch ultrasmart</strong></p><p> £23.49</p><p>The ultra-modern UltraSmart has many features.</p><p>You can record several things, including insulin and oral medication taken, food intake and details of exercise. You can view data as graphs on the monitor or on a computer. But this makes for dense instructions and many buttons.</p><p>There's a handy button to help remove the lancet without touching it. Results are quick and this could suit those wanting to closely monitor their condition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sugarless sue, post: 113846, member: 1210"] This was their comparison a while ago.Sorry the pics won't show up on here. Blood sugar and pressure kits: Blood sugar monitors [b]Accu-Chek Aviva[/b] £15.26 This meter requires a small amount of blood and delivers results quickly. It has a drum with six lancets, which you rotate to get a new lancet, but loading could be easier. It has a hypo alarm if your blood glucose appears low and a memory that can store 500 readings. This is a simple model with a large display. [b]Ascensia breeze[/b] £9.99 An auto disc system on this monitor means no coding is required (See 'Diabetes' for tips on measuring blood glucose) and you don't load individual test strips. You place a disc with ten test strips in the back and pull a handle to release a strip. This model requires the most blood - between 2.5 and 3.5 microlitres - and takes the longest to give results. It stores 100 readings. Handy to carry, though bulky, this could be good for those who don't like coding. [b]Boots blood glucose monitoring system[/b] £11.74 This simple model has just one big button and a large, clear display. Results are fast and it can store 450 readings. While the instructions have large text, it's hard to find advice on using the lancet. And amounts of blood needed aren't specified but shown in a picture. Experts found the lancing device easy to use but removing the lancet was tricky. This is good for those who dislike gadgets. [b]Freestyle mini[/b] £15.26 This compact portable model required the smallest blood sample of all, 0.3 microlitres. It offers results quickly and it has a night light. It can store 250 results but has few extra features. Small buttons and screen mean this could suit a younger user or those on the go. [b]Lifescan onetouch ultrasmart[/b] £23.49 The ultra-modern UltraSmart has many features. You can record several things, including insulin and oral medication taken, food intake and details of exercise. You can view data as graphs on the monitor or on a computer. But this makes for dense instructions and many buttons. There's a handy button to help remove the lancet without touching it. Results are quick and this could suit those wanting to closely monitor their condition. [/QUOTE]
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