Hey, what BG meter did Dr B suggest recently?

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My understanding is that he was going to suggest a new one on his monthly webcase.

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I've had this meter for several years.I like it's neat size and the fact that it needs a blood drop the size of a pinpoint[point not head] It's fast too and the accuracy stats are good. Here in England, the NHS won't supply me with a meter as a "Stable" T2, so I pay for my own strips. Since the strips changed to the "butterfly" style, Ihaven't wasted a single one and Abbott Diabetes Care, who supply the meter and strips give an exemplary service and very fair prices.
No it doesn't have a LOT of buttons, just 3 including the light. And I could connect it to my computer, but I don't see the need. I use it as a basic monitoring tool. I don't need it to be a smartphone.
Hana

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I would love to use my FreeStyle but insurance won’t pay for strips. I have a Medicare Advantage plan. They dictate my meter and by using it I get my test strips free.

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Based on Dr. B's recommendation, I recently switched from the Accu Check Aviva (his previous recommendation) to the Freedom Freestyle Lite (his present one).

I can echo the comments made here about convenience and accuracy.

There is one ergonomic disadvantage compared to the Accu Check: the Accu Check is just a tiny bit larger and has a rubberized exterior that makes it easier to pick up without dropping. I've dropped the Freestyle a number of times. Aside from that one (very minor) quibble, it's great.

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Thanks. I've been using so many test strips that my primary is actually a generic one (Advocate Redicode) I found online. It's actually very precise (and appears accurate), but I like to have another meter to compare it with periodically.

I guess the next question is...does the Omnipod use the same strips and is the expected reliability the same?

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When did Dr. B recomend something other than the Aviva? I have been using the Aviva for years based on Dr. B's previous recomendation.

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Freestyle Freedom Lite. He said the Aviva strips are manufactured differently than they used to be and tend to read low.

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Thanks. It looks like I will be switching when my current supply runs out.