How can I get a free blood glucose meter?
How can I get a free blood glucose meter?
People with diabetes registered on the NDSS will be eligible to receive a free blood glucose meter associated with their preferred new brand of blood glucose testing strips. Your doctor or diabetes educator can help you choose the meter that’s best for you.
How do you test a FreeStyle Freedom Lite?
How to use: Use only with FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose test strips. (1) Wash hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly. (2) Insert test strip into meter. (3) A flashing test strip and flashing drop of blood will appear on the screen.
Does FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Freedom Lite use the same test strips?
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite meter uses only FreeStyle Lite test strips.
What is error 3 on FreeStyle Lite?
You see 3 short lines on the meter screen. This means you have applied enough control solution and the meter is reading the control solution.
How accurate is FreeStyle Freedom Lite?
Table 5.
| Blood glucose <100 mg/dL within | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blood glucose meter | Fulfillment of ISO accuracy requirements | ±15 mg/dL |
| FreeStyle Lite | Yes | 102/104 (98%) |
| FreeStyle Freedom Lite | Yes | 98/104 (94%) |
| Accu-Chek Aviva | No | 90/94 (96%) |
What is the best time to check fasting blood sugar?
The perfect time to check the fasting glucose levels is right after your wakeup. And the right time to check postprandial (post-meal) glucose levels is two hours after you have your meals. A gap of two hours after a meal must be maintained to get the correct reading.
How big is a freestyle freedom blood glucose meter?
FreeStyle Freedom Lite Glucose Monitoring Kit. The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Meter Kit requires only a 0.3 microliter blood sample size (the world’s smallest sample size). This blood glucose meter has a larger display screen so that reading your results can be just as easy as the testing process. Absolutely no coding is required.
How to use freestyle Lite blood test strip?
Sample Areas (dark-colored half-circles on test strip) Apply blood or control solution to one sample area only. Insert strip into the meter printed side up (see image to the right). Bottom FreeStyle Lite test strip Sample area Top Data Port Downloads test results. Requires a compatible data management system.
When does the freestyle blood glucose test start?
The test will only start when enough blood is applied, eliminating wasted strips. You can add more blood for up to 60 seconds. The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Meter will beep when enough blood is inserted. Item added to cart successfully.
Can a freestyle Lite blood test be used on neonates?
It is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus, and it is not intended for use on neonates or arterial blood. IMPORTANT: Use only FreeStyle Lite test strips and FreeStyle control solution with this meter. Other products can produce inaccurate results.