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Accu-Chek Aviva
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$19.99 - $22.79
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About - Accu-Chek Aviva

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.


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 - Accu-Chek Aviva
info Multi-test strip cartridge No
info Displays averages Yes
info Sets strip code automatically No
info Greater than 5 second test time No
info Can download memory to PC Yes
info Memory of 360 readings or more Yes
info Date and time stamp Yes
info Meal markers Yes
info Can convert mg/dL to mmol/L No
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User Reviews - Accu-Chek Aviva
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
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.
By from
(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Best Yet
6/12/2012
Pros
Accuracy
Ease of Use
Speed
Cons
Cost of Strips
Best Uses
Comment:
T2 for 17 years. This is the third or fourth meter I have owned and far and away the best. Fast, accurate, and repeatable -- precisely the qualities I require. This meter is recommended by one of the leading diabetes authors, which is why I chose it. I have not been disappointed.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Worst I've used !
5/17/2012
Pros
Cons
No repeatability
Unreliable readings
Best Uses
Comment:
Readings were all over the place. I've been testing for 12yrs. & I've tried most meters & I've only found 1 that comes close to my A1C #'s & this isn't it!
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
 
4.0

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User has 1 Week of experience with this product
 
4.0
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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