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    Blood glucose meters

    Accu-Chek Compact Plus blood glucose meter

    Has a cartridge that houses multiple strips. Calculates glucose averages. Automatic coding. Readings in the memory can be downloaded to a PC and/or a smart device. Stores at least 360 readings. Has either a backlight or LED digits for easy reading in darker lighting conditions. A bulkier unit than most of the others. User may have difficulty applying the blood to the strip. Has a date and time stamp. User can flag their results as pre- or post meal for reference. Excellent for accuracy. Excellent for repeatability.

    About

    The Accu-Chek Compact Plus is part of the Blood glucose meter test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Blood glucose meter models like the Compact Plus 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.

    Specs

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