7 people have reviewed this model.
| About - Accu-Chek Aviva |
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The Accu-Chek Aviva is part of the blood glucose meter test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood glucose meter models like the Aviva are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Multi-test strip cartridge |
No |
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Displays averages |
Yes |
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Sets strip code automatically |
No |
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Greater than 5 second test time |
No |
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Can download memory to PC |
Yes |
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Memory of 360 readings or more |
Yes |
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Date and time stamp |
Yes |
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Meal markers |
Yes |
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Can convert mg/dL to mmol/L |
No |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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Accu-Chek Aviva
3/8/2013
Pros
Accurate readings
Great Lancet Provided
Large readout
Needs Only A Small Sample
Nice Rubberized Side Grip
Provides Lots Of Info
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I've been using meters for 10+ years and have used at least 5 others and this one is the best yet for all the Pros I listed above.<br />This meter was provided to me by my local VA Health Care Office and found out it is the only one they recommend and it is made in the USA !!!
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Worst meter, and I have tried many
2/20/2013
Pros
Covered by insurance
Cons
Dongle For Coding
Huge
Inaccurate readings
Lancet Ackward
Lancet Cannot Punch Deep
Requires A Large Sample O
Best Uses
To Make People Test Less
Comment:
I have tried several glucose monitors through the years. For the past couple of years, I have used Freestyle Lite and liked it. Small, portable, small sample size, no coding, accurate. Then my insurance company decides to cut cost and requires that I switch. Had to get this Aviva. After a couple of weeks, I wish I could give it zero stars.<br />First, it is huge. Takes twice the volume than many other meters. <br />Second you have to plug a thingy on the side to match the code. <br />Third, it's lancing system cannot even puncture enough for the huge blood sample is needed. Not counting how awkward it is to use and how big it is. <br />Fourth, if you do not provide enough blood, the test strip is wasted. On the first week, I wasted three times the number of test strip s that I needed to use. The freestyle system allowed me a few seconds to add more blood. However the little sample size rarely needed me to do so<br />Fifth, the meter might make a very inacurate reading even if it did not have enough blood. If too little blood is absorbed by the test strip, an error will show up. But if it got close to 80% it will make a reading with an extremely high number <br />Sixth, no light. This was a nice feature of the freestyle. <br />Seventh, due to the large sample size, I end with several holes in my arms and hands trying to lance several times to get enough blood.<br /><br />In summary, the insurance company now has to pay for more test strips due to the high number of errors. Now I hate testing and tend to skip much more often due to the extra time and hassles to get a reading.. Particularly when I am not certain of its accuracy.<br /><br />Avoid this meter. You are better of with Freestyle, if your insurance company is nice. Wish I could force the insurance people to actually use it before removing coverage of others in the market.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Great Meter
11/20/2012
Pros
Accurate
Copay Reduction Program
Data Can Be Downloaded
East to use
Easy To Find Supplies
Great Software Iavailable
Low Meter Price
Cons
Strips Can Be Pricey
Best Uses
Comment:
In addition to the excellent meter and co-pay reduction program for test strips, Accu-Chek offers an available software analysis & database system called Accu-Chek 360 . Accu-Chek 360 downloads the reading data from your meter and offers excellent insights in to managing diabetes with a variety of trend charts, stats, log books, high/low alerts, time of day changes, reports and charts to give your medical team. It's an excellent tool.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has 1 Week of experience with this product
Accu-Chek Aviva Diabtes Monitoring Kit
06/30/2008
Strength
Compact , sleek, accurate readings
Weakness
None.
We have purchased this monitor for my father. Its compact, easy to use, includes a carry case which can hold monitor, lancets, test strips.We are very satisfied with this product.
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