The 'User friendly' guide to meters. There are currently around 100 different types of meters available we have highlighted the most popular types below click on the picture to reveal more information. This is a guide only, please refer to the manufacturers instructions that are supplied with the meter.

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Abbott FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Meter
• No Coding required- Easy to teach, less training required
• Unique patented coulometric technology
• Small sample size - just 0.3µL, no other leading meter uses a smaller sample
• Fast - approx. 5 second test time
• 60 second sample reapplication- minimises strip wastage
• 24 month strip expiry (from manufacture)- minimises strip wastage
• Small, convenient to carry meter
• Back light and port light for discreet testing

How to use the Abbott FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose meter
This meter does not require calibration

To perform test
• After washing your hands, insert the test strip into the meter with the writing facing up.
• The meter should switch on automatically and display the apply blood sign.
• Apply the blood sample to either of the semicircles on the test strip. You will hear a bleep when sufficient blood has been applied.
• The result should appear within approx. 5 seconds.

This meter does have a strip port light and back light, which can be enabled prior to testing, to allow discreet use of the meter.