How can I get a free CONTOUR meter?
All you have to do is: Click the SUBMIT button. Print your coupon and bring it to your local pharmacy with a prescription from your Doctor (or simply have your doctor call in the prescription) Purchase minimum 50-count CONTOUR®NEXT test strip at the pharmacy. Get your free* CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter.
Are blood glucose monitors free?
Your doctor or nurse will give you a blood glucose meter for free if you have type 1 diabetes or treat your diabetes with medication that can cause hypos. On rare occasions you will get a prescription instead. Remember, you don’t pay for prescriptions if you have diabetes and it’s treated with any type of medication.
Are there generic test strips for CONTOUR next?
Generic CONTOUR NEXT Blood Glucose Test Strips, 100 Count.
Can you use CONTOUR next strips with CONTOUR meter?
Check that the test strips you are using are CONTOUR® NEXT test strips. These will have the Ascensia logo on the body of the test strip. If the test strips you are using are plain white, they are CONTOUR® test strips and they will not work in the CONTOUR® XT meter.
What test strips are compatible with CONTOUR?
The CONTOUR®TS test strips only works with CONTOUR®TS meters.
How accurate is the Contour Next EZ?
† CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter meets ±10% accuracy vs. laboratory method, specifically: 99.5% of results within ±10% for blood glucose concentrations ≥5.55 mmol/L, and 100% of results within ±0.56 mmol/L accuracy vs. laboratory method for blood glucose concentrations <5.55 mmol/L.
Is CONTOUR A good glucose meter?
When evaluated with the more stringent accuracy criteria, the CONTOUR BGMS had 96.7% (95% CI: 94.9%, 97.8%) of overall results that were within ±15 mg/dl (±0.83 mmol/liter) or ±15% of the reference value (Table 4).
How accurate is the contour next glucose meter?
Our CONTOUR®NEXT range, ideal for those with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 using insulin, is remarkably accurate to +/- 10% compared to lab results, surpassing even the industry standard1,4,5 enabling more accurate insulin dosing. The CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter specifically offers even greater outstanding accuracy at +/- 8.4%.
How can I get free diabetic supplies?
In Canada, the following programs and services may provide assistance for diabetes medications and supplies:
- Private drug plans.
- Provincial Government Assistance Programs. First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health. British Columbia. Alberta.
- Federal Government Tax Credits. Disability Tax Credit. Medical Expenses Tax Credit.
How often should you replace a glucose meter?
Many glucose meters can last more than 10 years and still function normally.
Do I need a prescription for glucose meter?
When browsing for glucose brand monitors online, you’ll notice that some versions, such as the Rite Aid TrueMetrix, are available for purchase over the counter while CGMs, such as the FreeStyle Libre or Dexcom G6, are not. This is because you’ll need a doctor’s prescription to get a CGM system.
What is the easiest blood glucose monitor to use?
Best User-Friendly: One Touch Ultra2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System. This glucometer is one of the most commonly used monitors—and with good reason. The device has larger display numbers for easier readouts, and it’s very simple to operate.
Which Contour Next meter is best?
The best performing meter was Ascensia Diabetes Care’s Contour Next, which was accurate 100 percent of the time at two sites and 99 percent of the time at the third.
Is the contour next one meter rechargeable?
Your CONTOUR®NEXT USB meter has a rechargeable battery. You must charge your meter by plugging it into the USB port or wall charger. After one minute of charging, you can run one blood glucose test if needed.
Is the Contour Next one blood glucose meter accurate?
Simple to use, the CONTOUR® NEXT ONE meter has been shown to deliver remarkably accurate blood glucose results beyond industry standards at +/-8.4% which gives you a result even closer to a laboratory reference. 1,2 Enter today for your chance to win a free* meter and help change the way you manage your diabetes for good.
Can you get a free Accu Chek blood glucose meter?
Get a free Accu-Chek meter! When you have diabetes, accuracy matters. Choose a meter you can trust. In an average week, our quality control process tests a combined total of over 60,000 Accu-Chek test strips for consistent accuracy. 1 With that type of commitment, why not use an Accu-Chek test strip?
How does the Contour Next one diabetes app work?
Combining the CONTOUR® NEXT ONE with the CONTOUR® DIABETES smartphone app, giving you meaningful insights into your diabetes. Available to download on the App StoreTM and Google Play StoreTM. Seamlessly captured blood glucose readings are used to create personalised patterns and trends to help you see how daily activities impact your results.
Why are glucose strips tested a second time?
Vials representative of the entire lot are tested a second time, with blood at a variety of glucose levels, to reflect a real-world environment To ensure all strips we release to the market meet our high quality standards, investigation and additional testing are performed should a test strip show a reading outside specific ranges
