Accuracy: The FreeStyle meter is 96% accurate (r2=0.96), according to TheraSense. The industry standard, as given to us by LifeScan, is only 80%. Freestyle System Kit is extremely easy to use and displays blood sugar as plasma values. Freestyle System Kit stores 250 test results and is capable of downloading results to a computer. Results are not affected by vitamin C or acetaminophen.
Small Blood Sample: The Freestyle test strips require the smallest blood sample on the market today (0.3 microliters). You just won't believe how small a sample it needs. The meter beeps when the strip has filled – volume of the beeps can be adjusted. The beeps are a nice feature that helps sitters and other caregivers feel confident they've performed the test correctly.
Lancing (Upper Arm, Forearm, Fingertips, Thigh, Calf, Hand): The lancing device has an adjustable depth dial (from 1 to 5) for lancing the arm or other body sites. It takes a bit of practice to find the correct depth and to perfect the procedure. There is less pain involved when drawing a blood sample from sites other than the fingertips. An additional cap is included for use in lancing fingertips.
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