Accu-Chek Guide Me Glucose Monitor Kit for Diabetic Blood Sugar Testing: Guide Me Meter, 200 Guide Test Strips, and Control Solution

Good product

This is a newer version of the meter I have used for years. THIS IS TRULY SIMPLE! Set up is already done for you. Batteries are in, the date and time have already been entered. The meter gives quicker results after the finger prick. The meter is even lighter weight.than the one I used for over ten years

First off, I am not diabetic, but have several diabetic friends. I am 52, healthy, active, swim 6 days a week for 30 minutes. I have bad habits when it comes to sugar and wanted to see the effects of sugar at home. In addition, I just wanted a baseline for today. So, I called my friend, he recommended this device.I am so happy I purchased this, I purchased the strips separately. So, for roughly $35, I started testing my blood sugar. The hardest part by far is generating the courage to stick my finger, but it doesn't hurt, it is definitely a mental obstacle to be overcome. I tested when I woke up, before a meal, after a meal. My numbers are solid as a rock! I am very happy that I purchased this.It is easy to use, there is a "pen" for drawing one drop of blood, the strip goes in the machine then touches the drop of blood, and TADA! The number appears on the screen.I have used it 4 times so far, just to see where I am at, and everything is good. For those of you just investigating, it is well worth it. $35 for Accutech or $500 to visit the doctor and answer the very same question. Of course, this is one small part of a diabetic assessment, and I am not saying to not go to your doctor if you have suspicions, for $35 though? Who can argue with the piece of mind I have found just checking my blood sugar and getting an answer within seconds. Lots of folks are diabetic and prediabetic, thankfully, I am not one. Catch it early, and there is hope to reverse prediabetes through diet and exercise. This unit will help me check now whenever I want. Thank you!

Nice easy to use bluetooth device that can be used with a recommended blood sugar logging app, but there are accessory concerns!Please know that there is no lancing device or lancets in the kit! While the product image on the site shows all of the kit items, I incorrectly assumed that the box contained the lancing device and lancets. 😳 You need to buy those items separately. There are plenty of test strips, however.Another disappointment is that the carrying/travel case is very flimsy. The case is spacious but offers very little protection from accidental drops. I found an older cushioned carrying case for the meter and accessories and plan to throw the one that came in the kit away.In conclusion, with the kit costing over $100, a cushioned accessory carrying/travel case should be included. Also, it would be a good idea if the Amazon site expressly mentions that the lancing device and lancets are sold separately for this kit.

Works easy enough. Sometimes the test strips can be faulty and not give a reading. Then I have to try and squeeze out more blood or waste a needle and try another finger. This could be due to my own misunderstanding of handling the product. I might have left cap open on the container for strips. That’s all I can think of. Otherwise my entire container was full of faulty strips. I haven’t had much issue since I opened a new strip container and make sure I close it before packing things away again. Definitely worth the purchase. Thought they had an app to go with, to easily monitor your levels. Haven’t tried that yet.

Previously, I posted that my lancets didn't work with lancing device, however that was my mistake. I have a different brand of lancing device and was the reason they didn't work.The Customer service contract me the next day and were very professional and took the time to listen to my concerns and explained to me the reason why it didn't work.Thank you.

This item is horrible! Do not waste your money ! It’s a real pain to insert the needle needed to take you reading . You practically have to put it together ! Terrible waste of my money ! Accu-Chek should be ashamed to send this !

I have used or tried nearly one dozen blood glucose test kits over the years. This meter is very fast, accurate, convenient, and ready to read as soon as i open the travel case. I use it every day. The kit is very convenient and compact for travel too. As soon as I open the travel case, the meter is ready to test. My doctor has had very positive experience with this and consider it his first choice recommendation.