I got my new Animas Vibe insulin pump last friday. As this pump doesn't have a glocumeter which communicate BG to the pump anymore, I'm looking for one of the most accurate glucometer in the market.
Before the Vibe, I had the Medtronic 722 pump with its linked glucometer, the Bayer Contour Next Link.
But now, I have the choice of any glucometer to calibrate the integrated DexCom G4. So I'm looking to do things right and calibrate it with the most precise BG results as I can.
Does someone knows if there is a scientific search/trial which tested most of the glucometers on the market and gives results about which ones are the most accurate?
At home I have also a Accu-chek Compact Plus which gives me sometimes results as far as 2 mmol/l (36 mg) from results of my Barer Contour Next Link. I found it very scary to have this unaccurate results and didn't know which one is the most "on target". Thanks a lot for your feedback about this.
The most accurate meters are most likely to be the Accu-Chek Nano and the OneTouch Verio IQ, because these are held to a standard of +/- 15% rather than 20% like all the others. I'd recommend the Nano because that's the one I use and I love it (and the IQ needs to be charged).
If you're really worried about the accuracy of your meter, I recommend that you bring multiple meters with you the next time you get a blood test. Test with each meter three times, take the average (and the standard deviation if you can) and then compare the results to the BG you have on the blood test.
My freestyle lite and freestyle insulinx are the most accurate, the lite was 2 mmg off from my blood test, and the insulinx was 3, my one touch verio IQ was 67, my one touch ultra 2 was 59, my contour was 25, and the back up verio IQ was 71...I stick with my freestyle now always, and it is always very accurate with my G4!! Good luck!
Hello, Mario. I found a link in Diabetes Daily that has several articles about glucometer accuracy. Hope it helps you. When my Vibe comes, I'll be researching this as well.
Freestyle also offers an excellent program to help with costs, AND it is for both insured and uninsured! That fact makes me happier with the company as well, considering most companies only offer incentives to the insured! You sign up for the free card and program, and it helps cut the costs! I currently only pay 15 dollars a month for 400 strips, and they are not the preferred brand for my insurance, also they offer one free meter a year! You just need to take the RX from your doctor with the card to the pharmacy and it is covered! Good luck on your decision!
I guess when my Vibe arrives next month, I'll consider the Freestyle Lite. Like Mario, I use the Bayer Contour USB because of its linking automatically to my Medtronic pump.
Someone else may have more updated info. I believe that the FDA might have made tighter accuracy control for meters or at least is considering doing so.
I really like the generic trueresult and its miniature partner true2go. Both use generic truetest strips. It is one of the highest rated in accuracy by consumer reports. It’s s no frills, simple system, doesn’t cost a lot, and it works very well for me.
I use the one touch Verio IQ. I've used it for about 6 months and feel it is very accurate. When I used data from it to determine what my new A1C would be....it was spot on...from the data I projected 6.1. I was actually 6.0.
Hi Im looking for a meter accurate with low blood glucose.
could you confirm the date of consumer reports?
In 2012 september research , "freestyle freedom lite" was the most accurate with low blood glucose. But right now in december 2014, do you have any idea what is the most accurate meter with low bg? it's mentionned "freestyle freedom lite" to be 98% in 5% variation with low bg.
I found probably the most accurate meter on the market.. but im not sure... As I see it's accurate 5% or less. But could you confirm it with a reference ?
The meter name is freestyle precision neo.
I was using the Freestyle Lite and I went for a blood test and it was right on.I was having a lot of problems with the battery.It requires a watch type battery.CR2032.I called Abbott and they sent me a whole new glucometer.In the mean time I started using One Touch Verio.When I tested side by side the Verio read about 2 points higher than the freestyle.I am wondering if I should just go back to my Freestyle.I like the big coloured screen on the verio.It makes up for the port light that the freestyle has.
My insurance prefers a few types of One Touch meters and a few Freestyle meters. I switched to the Freestyle Lite based on the Consumer Reports results. At my last lab test I tested with the Freestyle Lite right after the venous draw and the results were only two points (mg/dL) different.
So I finally had a chance to test my One Touch mini against my lab results. When my blood was drawn my meter read 86. My lab results for the same blood drop was 88! I was so happy always had some doubt that meter was off. Was happy to here its a good meter and strips.
