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Prodigy AutoCode

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About - Prodigy AutoCode
The Prodigy AutoCode is part of the blood glucose meter test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood glucose meter models like the AutoCode are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Accuracy: This is based on the average of differences between data from a particular blood glucose meter and parallel readings from a standard laboratory instrument. Repeatability: The ability of the blood glucose meter to provide repeatable data from test to test. Convenience: Based on features of each model and ease of use evaluations by expert panelists.

About - Prodigy AutoCode

The Prodigy AutoCode is part of the blood glucose meter test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood glucose meter models like the AutoCode are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Accuracy:: This is based on the average of differences between data from a particular blood glucose meter and parallel readings from a standard laboratory instrument.
Repeatability:: The ability of the blood glucose meter to provide repeatable data from test to test.
Convenience:: Based on features of each model and ease of use evaluations by expert panelists.

Features & Specs - Prodigy AutoCode
Multi-test strip cartridge This allows the user to load several strips into the meter at once, rather than loading each individually. Multi-test strip cartridge	No
Displays averages Allows you to see your average blood-glucose readings over several days. Displays averages	Yes
Sets strip code automatically Allows models to automatically recognize the strips used to take blood-glucose readings. Sets strip code automatically	Yes
Greater than 5 second test time Allows a user to get a blood-glucose reading in less than 5 seconds. Greater than 5 second test time	Yes
Can download memory to PC The ability to download your readings to your computer. Can download memory to PC	Yes
Memory of 360 readings or more Indicates whether the model can store 360 or more readings. Memory of 360 readings or more	No
Date and time stamp The date and time of each reading is stored in memory. Date and time stamp	Yes
Meal markers Allow the user to flag a reading as "before" or "after" a meal. Meal markers	No
Can convert mg/dL to mmol/L Allows the user to change units of measure. Can convert mg/dL to mmol/L	Yes
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