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ACCU-CHEK Testing Supplies

ACCU-CHEK is an American company that provides diabetic supplies for home users. The diabetic supply company provides blood glucose meters, lancing devices and test strips for patients who need to monitor their sugar levels. The company has also introduced monitoring software tools, so patients can keep logs and reminders. Diabetics are required to monitor blood glucose levels due to the dangerous side effects that occur when levels are too low or too high.

  1. Blood Glucose Meters

    • Blood glucose meters take a drop of blood and display the levels for the patient. The featured meter systems from Accu-Check are the Aviva and Compact Plus models. The meter systems provided by Accu-Check have large screens, which helps older users accurately read the results. Accu-Check meter systems are also contoured to help people with arthritis work with the device. Patients can set the time and date on the meter systems. These systems then sync with the software provided by Accu-Check, so patients can detect which foods raise blood glucose levels.

    Lancing Devices

    • Lancing devices are small glucose testing accessories that are used to draw blood for the glucose meters. The lancing device has a needle that lances the finger, so the patient can place a small drop of blood on the testing strip. The lancing device needs to be cleaned and sterilized regularly to prevent infection. These lancing devices are also designed for elderly people with arthritis to ease the use of pricking the finger. Some Accu-Check lancing devices are preloaded with up to six needles, so the user does not need to continually load a new needle. The two featured Accu-Check lancing models are the Multiclix and and Softclix.

    Insulin Pumps

    • Insulin pumps are used by diabetics with serious conditions that need regular checks and continual doses of insulin. Insulin pumps watch the levels of glucose and deliver a constant stream of insulin. Accu-Check insulin pumps are designed to be small and discreet, so patients can keep it under clothes without a bulging, uncomfortable machine limiting movement. The two featured models from Accu-Check include the Spirit and Ultraflex Infusion. The Spirit model connects to mobile phones such as the Palm Treo to help patients monitor glucose and insulin levels.

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