PRODUCT DETAILS
Accu-Chek Instant Blood Glucose Meter
Category / Class
- Blood glucose monitoring system
- Digital glucometer
- Diabetes management device
Use / Indications
Used for:
- Self-monitoring of blood glucose levels
- Diabetes management
- Monitoring response to insulin, oral antidiabetic medicines, diet, and exercise
- Home and clinic blood sugar testing
Key Features
- Results in less than 4 seconds
- Requires a small blood sample (0.6 µL)
- Large, easy-to-read display
- Target Range Indicator (colour bar helps interpret results)
- Stores up to 720 test results
- Bluetooth® connectivity (on supported models)
- Syncs with the Accu-Chek Connect mobile app
Blood Sample Requirement
- Sample size: 0.6 µL
- Easy edge dosing allows blood application anywhere along the wide yellow edge of the strip.
Package Contents
A typical kit includes:
- Accu-Chek Instant Meter
- Accu-Chek Instant Test Strips (starter pack)
- Lancing Device
- Sterile Lancets
- Carrying Case
- Battery
- User Manual
Directions for Use
- Wash and dry hands thoroughly.
- Insert an Accu-Chek Instant test strip into the meter.
- Obtain a blood sample using a lancet.
- Apply blood to the yellow edge of the strip.
- Wait less than 4 seconds for the result.
- Review the result and target range indicator.
Advantages
- Fast results
- Small blood sample required
- Large memory capacity
- Easy-to-understand target range indicator
- Reliable brand with wide availability of strips
Common Causes of Inaccurate Results
- Expired test strips
- Inadequate blood sample
- Dirty or wet hands
- Improper strip storage
- Testing under extreme temperatures
Storage
- Store strips in their original vial.
- Keep the vial tightly closed.
- Protect from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
- Do not use expired strips.
