Accu-Chek Guide Me Diabetes Meter for Diabetic Blood Glucose Monitoring (Meter Only)

I have used or tried nearly one dozen blood glucose test kits over the years. This meter is very fast, accurate, convenient, and ready to read as soon as i open the travel case. I use it every day. The kit is very convenient and compact for travel too. As soon as I open the travel case, the meter is ready to test. My doctor has had very positive experience with this and consider it his first choice recommendation.

I have had great luck with Roche products. For years I used the Aviva Plus meters with few problems and great manufacturer support. When they were discontinued my insurance suggested another meter. I ordered one and it did not support alternate site testing. I contacted Roche and found this Guide Me meter does support AST, but you do have to contact the manufacturer to receive an AST cap for the lancing device. They supply it at no cost, but you have to wait a few days for it to arrive. The lancing device is the same “Softclix” as the Aviva Plus meter.The meter is pretty easy to use, but does seem to time out if I take too long to get a blood sample. The required sample size is very small.I saw that some other reviews mentioned the hard sided plastic case. I did not like it either after struggling to open it and finding it was upside down, and spilling the contents when I finally got it to open. I cured that problem by using a silver metallic marker to write “OVER” on the bottom. After using it for a few days I became accustomed to it and actually ordered another meter BECAUSE it included the case. I prefer the older larger test strips and their container because my 73 year old hands don’t have the dexterity to easily handle the smaller strips and containers. But I do see the advantage of the much smaller case.

Previously, I posted that my lancets didn't work with lancing device, however that was my mistake. I have a different brand of lancing device and was the reason they didn't work.The Customer service contract me the next day and were very professional and took the time to listen to my concerns and explained to me the reason why it didn't work.Thank you.

Nice easy to use bluetooth device that can be used with a recommended blood sugar logging app, but there are accessory concerns!Please know that there is no lancing device or lancets in the kit! While the product image on the site shows all of the kit items, I incorrectly assumed that the box contained the lancing device and lancets. 😳 You need to buy those items separately. There are plenty of test strips, however.Another disappointment is that the carrying/travel case is very flimsy. The case is spacious but offers very little protection from accidental drops. I found an older cushioned carrying case for the meter and accessories and plan to throw the one that came in the kit away.In conclusion, with the kit costing over $100, a cushioned accessory carrying/travel case should be included. Also, it would be a good idea if the Amazon site expressly mentions that the lancing device and lancets are sold separately for this kit.

This is a newer version of the meter I have used for years. THIS IS TRULY SIMPLE! Set up is already done for you. Batteries are in, the date and time have already been entered. The meter gives quicker results after the finger prick. The meter is even lighter weight.than the one I used for over ten years

Works easy enough. Sometimes the test strips can be faulty and not give a reading. Then I have to try and squeeze out more blood or waste a needle and try another finger. This could be due to my own misunderstanding of handling the product. I might have left cap open on the container for strips. That’s all I can think of. Otherwise my entire container was full of faulty strips. I haven’t had much issue since I opened a new strip container and make sure I close it before packing things away again. Definitely worth the purchase. Thought they had an app to go with, to easily monitor your levels. Haven’t tried that yet.

This item is horrible! Do not waste your money ! It’s a real pain to insert the needle needed to take you reading . You practically have to put it together ! Terrible waste of my money ! Accu-Chek should be ashamed to send this !

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