Relion meters

[Rhonnyg3]

Since they discontinued the perfectly fine ReliOn Confirm meter anyone out there that is going to have to purchase a meter should NOT buy the ReliOn Prime. You can buy the ReliOn premium or the premium blue and those both work okay but the ReliOn Prime that sells for $9.95 is not a good meter and it takes such a large amount of blood. I'm just giving everybody a heads up.

 

[Panic]

I use a ReliOn Prime and have no trouble at all, the drop of blood required is only 0.02 more than the Confirm.

 

[Sarah&Soph]

Is there a reason you think it’s not a good meter, other than the sample size? I use mine with no issues

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

The Premium takes the same sample size as the Prime.

Also the Premium seems to consider "normal" higher than the Prime.

I do know I've seen others have problems with the Prime giving a lot of error messages though.

WHY did they D/C the Confirm? It was such a great little meter!!

 

[Larry and Kitties]

The Premium takes the same sample size as the Prime.

It is the "Premier", not the "Premium"
https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/blood-glucose-meter-review-relion-premier-blu-and-voice-590726/

 

[CandyH & Catcat]

there are still vendors around who offer the ReliOn Confirm/Micro or the original Arkray Glucocard01 -- on the internet (for a price) -- and the strips are still available from Walmart online -- quick Google search showed at least three selling the Arkray (the original mfg) and several of the Relions on eBay

 

[Karen&Rocket]

but the ReliOn Prime that sells for $9.95 is not a good meter

What specifically are you saying is wrong with the meter? Many of us use it with no problems.

 

[(GA) Gypsy's Parent]

You get error codes if you don't have enough blood sample. E13, IIRC? I've been using this meter with no problems. I have not done two tests at the same time, but I will try doing this to see how repeatable the numbers are. I have not seen a meter that is accurate; blood tests at the vet are required to get more accurate numbers. I think 10-15% variance is expected.

My personal goal was to use a meter that people here have experience with, and to not break the bank; I'm not sure how numbers would compare from brand to brand.

 

[CandyH & Catcat]

ReliOn Confirm error code for not enough blood is E-7 .. I get too many of those but it's technique (mine) and Catcat's tendency to toss his head and shy; not the meter really