The list below comprises all blood glucose testers in the New Zealand market from companies who replied to BeingDiabetic in time for this update. Sponsored listings are at the top. Please note: images do not depict relative or actual sizes of meters. If you have a product you’d like included in this list, please contact BeingDiabetic for more information.

Accu-Chek Performa blood glucose system – Roche Diagnostics

Price $34.95 RRP

Blood sample size 0.6 microlitres

Top features Contains Accu-Chek Multiclix – proven least painful device; Fast Fill strip; 5 second test time; 4 test reminders; Supported by Accu-Chek Extra providing technical support; free replacement batteries and other services and support; Infra – red connectivity with Accu-Chek Smartpix and Accu-Chek 360 software; Automatic coding to prevent use of expired strips; Hypo indicator; General flag – for post meal or unusual results; Easy to use and handle

Online demo http://www.accu-chek.co.nz/performa/performa-dvd.php

Contact

http://www.accu-chek.co.nz/nz/products/metersystems/index.html

Call us on the Accu-Chek Enquiry Line 0800 80 22 99 to find out if you are eligible for a FREE UPGRADE.

Accu-Chek Performa Nano blood glucose system – Roche Diagnostics

Price $89.95 RRP

Blood sample size 0.6 microlitres

Top features Small, Sleek design; Contains Accu-Chek Multiclix – proven least painful device; Pre and post meal markers; Post meal test reminder; Glow in the dark display; 5 second test time; Fast Fill strip; Supported by Accu-Chek Extra providing technical support, free replacement batteries and other services and support; Infra – red connectivity with Accu-Chek Smartpix and Accu-Chek 360 software; Automatic coding to prevent use of expired strips.

Online demo

http://www.accu-chek.co.nz/nano/index.html

Contact

http://www.accu-chek.co.nz/nz/products/metersystems/index.html

Call us on the Accu-Chek Enquiry Line 0800 80 22 99 to find out if you are eligible for a FREE UPGRADE.

CareSens II – Pharmaco

Price approximately $18-20 in pharmacies

Blood sample size 0.5 microlitres (applied to end of test strip – window in test strip shows when enough blood applied)

Top features 5 sec test time; Stores 250 records + 14 day average; Test range: 1.1-33.3 mmol/L (has “HI” and “LO” messages if outside this range); Downloadable to PC care software. [ Price = $25.00 + GST + P&P from Pharmaco direct]; Test strips – each pack of 50 test strips comes with 5 lancets. Enzyme used is Glucose Oxidase – test strips may be used by people on peritoneal dialysis; Meter supplied with convenient lancing device (simple to use), 10 lancets, 10 CareSens test strips, Zippered carry case, Log book, Full manual, Quick Guide.

Always read the label and follow the instructions provided prior to use. Contact your healthcare professional for further advice.

Online demo Quick Guide on www.pharmaco.co.nz in 9 languages (translated in NZ for NZ) – Te Reo, Samoan, Tongan, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi. Korean available on www.i-sens.com.

Contact

David Pavey, Pharmaco Healthcare Business Unit Manager (09 377 3336)

Call 0800 GLUCOSE (0800 45 82 67) to order.

CareSens POP – Pharmaco

Price approximately $12-14 from pharmacies

Blood sample size 0.5 microlitres

Top features ideal 2nd meter for school bags, sports bag, work situations, social events; Holds 10 last readings; Test range: 1.1-33.3 mmol/L (has “HI” and “LO” messages if outside this range); No download facility; Looks like an MP3 player; Uses same test strips as CareSens II meter; Test strips – each pack of 50 test strips comes with 5 lancets. Enzyme used is Glucose Oxidase – test strips may be used by people on peritoneal dialysis; Meter supplied with convenient lancing device (simple to use), 10 lancets, 10 CareSens test strips, Zippered carry case, Users Guide.

Always read the label and follow the instructions provided prior to use. Contact your healthcare professional for further advice.

Online demo www.pharmaco.co.nz for further details on CareSens

Contact

David Pavey, Pharmaco Healthcare Business Unit Manager (09 377 3336)

FreeStyle Lite – Abbott Diabetes Care

Price $24.95 RRP

Blood sample size 0.3 microlitres

Top features No Coding makes the monitor so simple to learn and use; you wont have to remember to calibrate again! FreeStyle uses the smallest blood sample in the world; dial your fingerpricker back for virtually painfree testing. Results in as little as 4 seconds, bright torch light in the strip port, screen backlight, large memory with averaging and Fill Trigger to prevent short sampling. Download glucose results to CoPilot Health Management Programme for comprehensive diabetes management. Tollfree Customer Support and Lifetime Warranty.

Online demo

http://www.abbottdiabetescare.com.au/diabetes-video.php

Contact

http://www.medica.co.nz

Phone 0800 106 100

So simple to learn, simple to use and virtually painfree; upgrade now from any non-Abbott monitor by calling 0800 106 100.

Optium Xceed – Abbott Diabetes Care

Price $24.95 RRP

Blood sample size 0.6 microlitres

Top features Unique monitor that performs BOTH blood glucose and blood ketone testing, so useful for people using insulin in sick day management. Both strips are fully funded on prescription. Fast 5 second test, foil protected strips, large memory with averaging, Fill Trigger to prevent short sampling. Screen backlight for low light use. Download glucose and ketone results to CoPilot Health Management Programme for the full picture of your diabetes management. Safe to use with peritoneal dialysis; free from maltose and galactose interference. Tollfree Customer Support and Lifetime Warranty.

Online demo

http://www.abbottdiabetescare.com.au/diabetes-video.php

Contact

http://www.medica.co.nz

Phone 0800 106 100

Free upgrade available for people who will benefit from Optium Blood Glucose & Blood Ketone testing and are not currently using an Abbott monitor.

On Call Advanced – Air Flow Products

Price $20

Blood sample size 0.8 microlitres

Top features Large clear display, Results in 5 seconds, No-touch strip and lancet ejection, Software Kit available for downloading results, Fully funded.