Smart BG meter recommendation?

[Katherine&Ruby]

I'm using an Alpha Trak right now and with the way I'm going through strips I will be out of house and home very soon. I'm looking for an alternative, ideally one that will connect wirelessly to my iPhone so I can download the data and make graphs and see trends. The Freestyle Libre has a really nice app that gives you pretty graphs, and I'm looking for a meter that will do something similar (see image attached), but has relatively inexpensive strips and small blood sample sizes. Otherwise, I'll be getting a Relion.

Any recommendations will be welcome!

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Sorry but I dont think theres anything cheap about this technology.
This site was built around human meters... Its been quite successful.

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

Sorry but I dont think theres anything cheap about this technology.
This site was built around human meters... Its been quite successful.

It seems like a lot of meters do this like the Accu Check Aviva, the Contour Next, and all of them are much cheaper than the ATs. Just wondering if anyone has used them and could recommend one over another.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

Try adding to your title AT vs Human???

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

Try adding to your title AT vs Human???

That's not really my question though. My question is if anyone can recommend a smart HUMAN BG meter.

 

[jt and trouble (GA)]

That's not really my question though. My question is if anyone can recommend a smart BG meter.

This is perfect. Wish I had a reccomend for ya!

 

[Pookie (GA)]

For what it's worth, from the user's manual for my ReliOn Premier (p 39):

Test results stored in ReliOn Premier Classic Meter can be transferred from the meter to a computer using the desktop version of ARK Care Advance Real-Time Diabetes Management System via a data cable.

You might look into that to see if it would suit your needs.

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

For what it's worth, from the user's manual for my ReliOn Premier (p 39):

Test results stored in ReliOn Premier Classic Meter can be transferred from the meter to a computer using the desktop version of ARK Care Advance Real-Time Diabetes Management System via a data cable.

You might look into that to see if it would suit your needs.

Thanks, but I was looking for one that would connect via Bluetooth or wifi to my iPhone to download the data that also came with an app that generated reports and graphs. A data cable and a desktop app wouldn't work for me.

 

[Pookie (GA)]

Thanks, but I was looking for one that would connect via Bluetooth or wifi to my iPhone to download the data that also came with an app that generated reports and graphs. A data cable and a desktop app wouldn't work for me.

I just remembered that the ReliOn line does have a bluetooth meter

Keep track of your levels with ease and convenience using the ReliOn Premier BLU Blood Glucose Monitoring System. It's a highly accurate, full-featured unit featuring Bluetooth technology. This connects the glucose test kit meter to a cloud-based portal through the ReliOn Life app you download onto your smartphone. The ReliOn Life app makes test results available at any time on your iOS/Android-compatible phone, eliminating the need for paper logbooks. In addition, the portable form factor of the BLU makes it easy to store or to take on the go so you can always get an accurate glucose reading anywhere. Built-in memory stores up to 1,000 previous tests. Its digital display is easy to read and also shows the current time and date. The ReliOn Premier BLU blood sugar test kit is for use with ReliOn Premier family of blood glucose test strips only.

(No, I'm not on commission )

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

I just remembered that the ReliOn line does have a bluetooth meter

Keep track of your levels with ease and convenience using the ReliOn Premier BLU Blood Glucose Monitoring System. It's a highly accurate, full-featured unit featuring Bluetooth technology. This connects the glucose test kit meter to a cloud-based portal through the ReliOn Life app you download onto your smartphone. The ReliOn Life app makes test results available at any time on your iOS/Android-compatible phone, eliminating the need for paper logbooks. In addition, the portable form factor of the BLU makes it easy to store or to take on the go so you can always get an accurate glucose reading anywhere. Built-in memory stores up to 1,000 previous tests. Its digital display is easy to read and also shows the current time and date. The ReliOn Premier BLU blood sugar test kit is for use with ReliOn Premier family of blood glucose test strips only.

(No, I'm not on commission )

Awesome! Thank you so much!

 

[Larry and Kitties]

I use the iHealth BG meter: https://www.amazon.com/iHealth-Wire...tion/dp/B01M0PTDQ9/?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20

This describes the meter and phone app
https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-smart-gluco-monitoring-system

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

Just bought the Contour Next One. The meter itself is $7 and the strips are $29 for 100 on Amazon. Seems like a great deal, but there are mixed reviews for the app.

I use the iHealth BG meter: https://www.amazon.com/iHealth-Wireless-Monitoring-Lancets-Solution/dp/B01M0PTDQ9/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw8-78BRA0EiwAFUw8LMn9p9N6QVzpybFBelVrhshSHjtPlfYm7DNKO8XPJLn5_rqwgTUuFhoCYmoQAvD_BwE&hvadid=410025829643&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008163&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5168259626875651520&hvtargid=kwd-46431645094&hydadcr=21658_11234056&keywords=ihealth glucose meter&qid=1604071450&sr=8-5&tag=googhydr-20

This describes the meter and phone app
https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-smart-gluco-monitoring-system

Are you happy with the iHealth? I love the way it looks (I'm an Apple fiend and love the white!). Do you find the reporting and graphs/charts easy to use and helpful? Seems like the test strips are cheaper than the Contour, but the sample size is a bit larger (.7 vs .6 for the Contour). What I also like about the Contour is that it tells you when it needs more blood and gives you 60 seconds to add more, so less strip wastage (huge problem with my Alpha Trak).