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Lois and Java

Lois and Java

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I've run into a snag with test strips for my vet meters for the second time, which is very embarrassing to admit because I thought I had a handle on it.
People have mentioned the ReliOn meter, but it isn't even mentioned in the FAQ on meters. I looked at the PDF of consumer reports test results on meters, and the ReliOn test strips are a beautiful price point, $18 for a hundred.
Can somebody advise me which one uses the smallest amount of blood, and has other things that make it *the* one to get. There are no Walmarts in my County, so I need to make a trek to get this and I want to be sure I get the right one. I am hoping to go today, soon.
 
I think the Micro and/or the Confirm take the smallest amount of blood. I don't use the ReliOns, though, so that's where my knowledge ends, sorry.

If there isn't a Walmart in your county, you also might want to consider checking out the "generic" meters available at your local chain drugstore, just for the convenience factor of being able to get strips in an emergency. But if you can do the occasional big stock-up trip to Walmart and keep yourself supplied, that would work too.
 
Hi Lois, yes the ReliOn is a meter that folks here use a lot and the test strip pricing is a lifesaver when you test a lot!
I use the Arkray GlucoCard 01 which is the exact same meter (just not branded as "ReliOn" by Walmart).
It takes a scant amount of blood. I love it!
 
Barbara & Uncle said:
Hi Lois, yes the ReliOn is a meter that folks here use a lot and the test strip pricing is a lifesaver when you test a lot!
I use the Arkray GlucoCard 01 which is the exact same meter (just not branded as "ReliOn" by Walmart).
It takes a scant amount of blood. I love it!
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It looks like there are three arkray brands - - the Platinum, the Vital, and the Expression. Which one do you like, do you have?
 
Lois and Java said:
It looks like there are three arkray brands - - the Platinum, the Vital, and the Expression. Which one do you like, do you have?
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The Arkray glucocard 01 is the Sensor model, at the address mentioned above. The 01 (Sensor) is the closest (clone, really) to the Relion Confirm.
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https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product/arkray-glucocard-01-blood-glucose-monitoring-kit_4039_53.htm
Here is a link to the meter I was referencing and where I got it. They also have deals where you basically get the meter for free when you buy the test strips.
I haven't heard of the three meters you posted. Hmm, I wonder if the GlucoCard 01 has been rebranded...
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No, Barbara, they haven't been rebranded, those are just other models of the Arkray meters.
 
Squalliesmom said:
The Arkray glucocard 01 is the Sensor model, at the address mentioned above. The 01 (Sensor) is the closest (clone, really) to the Relion Confirm.

No, Barbara, they haven't been rebranded, those are just other models of the Arkray meters.
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I did notice the test strips for my GlucoCard 01 are now labeled "01 Sensor Plus"...
 
Barbara & Uncle said:
Here a the link to the exact meter/test strip combo I ordered when initially switching from the AlphaTrak to a human meter.
I found it worth it to lay out the initial $ and get the 200 test strips, especially since it's mail order and I can't just run over to the pharmacy if I run out.
Not trying to sell you on anything in particular, just trying to help :bighug:

https://www.adwdiabetes.com/product/arkray-glucocard-01-blood-glucose-monitoring-kit_4045_1.htm
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I know you can use the Relion Confirm meter with the glucocard strips, so I guess it would work the other war 'round, as well? Using Relion confirm strips in a glucocard meter?
 
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