Contour Next One

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It has been decided to start a new Board for posting all matters pertaining to Diabetes Equipment under the Diabetes Category. So here we are starting with the discussion on The Contour Next One meter from the Fasting BG Board

I am such a sucker for new gadgets and sometimes buy a product because it looks "neat" to me.  I have been using a Contour Next USB BG meter for a couple of years and I like it and I like the fact that I can download the readings to my computer and print out reports.  Handy to take to my doctor.  I recently saw that there was a new Contour Next One meter. It has Bluetooth and connects to your phone.  Offered right now on Amazon for $1 plus shipping so I decided that I just had to have one.  I have been using it for about 3 weeks now and I have to say I do like it.  It is a bit of a gimmick to put the reading on my phone but it does work and it gives all of my readings and averages.  It will connect to a computer with a USB cable but does not come with one.  I have several so it was no problem.  Connects to the same program that the Contour Next and lets you print reports.  I have been happy with the apparent accuracy of these meters and this one seems just as good.  I also was surprised with the lancing device that came with it.  I have been using a One Touch Delica lancing device for some time because it was the first I knew of that used 33 gauge lances.  I always figured smaller was better for needles and that was kind of the case.  The gauge of these needles are not on the package but they are silicone coated and to my surprise they are the least painful I have used.  I think that most people get used to one product and tend to stick with what works for you but if anyone is looking for something different these may be of interest.  I'm not trying to promote this item, just thought some may find it interesting.  I figured I really had nothing to lose as I already use the Contour Next test strips and had a supply.

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Wally - I also use the Contour Next One meter and although the phone app 'sometimes' has its' quirks, I do like the meter very much.  When I had my last A1C, the meter average and the lab sample drawn at the doctor's office were within 3 points of each other.