Tanita Corp of Japan, will begin selling a portable digital urine glucose meter that indirectly checks blood glucose level by measuring urine glucose level. The meter is called UG-201 and will go on sale June 20, 2008 in Japan. The company has sold a stationary digital urine sugar meter since 2004.
Tanita Corp have had many request for a portable model because people are always on the go. Although the UG-201 is unable to measure the blood sugar level itself, it contributes to the prevention of metabolic syndrome and diabetes by measuring the urine sugar level, which is closely correlated with the blood sugar level. The product allows easy measurement simply by urinating on the sensor. This meter is convenient and easy to use. Results show in about six seconds.
Although there is no manufacturer’s suggested retail price, the expected market price for the starter set including the main unit, sensor cartridge, etc is about $154.00. Each sensor cartridge is good for 200 uses and will cost $58 to replace. The company is aiming at initial annual sales of 3,000 sets and cumulative sales of 30,000 sets by fiscal 2010.
Abbott Diabetes Care announced the availability of the FreeStyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System. It will offer all the same benefits of the Abbott’s Freestyle, but the newly designed FreeStyle Freedom Lite system provides accurate, reliable results. It will limit the discomfort and inconvenience of glucose monitoring. It will be easier to use by requiring smaller samples and provide faster results.The new FreeStyle Freedom Lite will only require a 0.3 micro liter sample of blood. This makes it the worlds smallest sample size requirement and the least amount of pain. It has one of the largest displays, which makes it easy to read and easy to use. The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System is available with an instructional video and product brochure in both English and Spanish. This system will give people with diabetes a way to help simplify their diabetes management routine. A better diabetes management routine will ultimately lead to improved health.
Did you know that diabetics now have access to technology which allows insulin to be automatically injected into the body without the use of syringes and needles? It is an extremely convenient way to maintain your insulin treatments while enjoying more stress-free time and without the worry of injecting yourself before every meal throughout the day.
External insulin pumps can be programmed to deliver small units of insulin on a constant basis by a measure of time. And with the manual option of injecting extra insulin with a button (bolus of insulin), it makes the ideal tool for a diabetic to handle their disease and insulin control with ease.
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For many people who have diabetes that must treat themselves with insulin injections on a daily basis, the external insulin pump is a godsend. External insulin pumps are the closest technology available that can automatically mimic the body’s natural process of insulin control. This device takes care of the gradual induction of rapid acting insulin, and is fully automated.
As far as price is concerned, external insulin pumps are very expensive. The cost can be as high as $6,000 or more for just one unit. But the investment is entirely worth it when you consider that injecting insulin every day for the rest of your life is a reality. And many diabetic patients do not have the luxury of achieving regular glucose control with the use of syringes and insulin pens alone.
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If you’re wanting to get your hands on an Accu-Chek (also referred to as Accu-Check) blood glucose monitor for free, there are several ways to go about getting one.
The first and easiest way to get one is to visit an online mail order company like FreedomMed or American Diabetes Services and fill out a short form. They will them check your insurance or Medicare and file all necessary paperwork.
Another option is to visit a pharmacy that carries the Accu-Check monitor and see if they have a fre option. Some will provide you a free monitor if you purchase supplies from them.
The third way to get one is to go to the manufacturer and see what free programs are available. Keep in mind that you may have to pay insurance co-payments or deductibles where required.
The OneTouch Ultra 2 is a blood glucose monitoring device for people with diabetes. This device has advanced features that range from fast results, a more compact size and it offers almost pain free blood glucose level monitoring. The small blood volume required also allows alternate locations to be used for testing, instead of just the fingertip. This could include the forearm or palm.The OneTouch Ultra 2 is packaged in a kit that contains a carrying case, the OneTouch UltraSoft Adjustable Sampling Device, sample lancets, test strips and a replacement cap for use with the sampling device when using another site testing location.
This device is available for purchase at most pharmacies, both physical and online. It is also available for free by companies like FreedomMed and American Diabetes Supplies. Visit their websites to see if you qualify for the OneTouch Ultra 2 for free with through your insurance or Medicare.
