I never used a meter before. What does it feel like to take a reading with this meter?
375457
It's just a small needle prick of a finger. I have no soreness afterwards. You can adjust the lancet to the desired depth when it does the puncture. The meter is easy to use and has your reading in about 5 seconds. You do need to purchase the Bayer test strips and lancet needles, but they are very reasonably priced on Amazon. They are VERY expensive if you go to the regular drug store. The meter will keep an internal record of your glucose levels, but I keep a spreadsheet so I can keep track and my doctor really likes that. Good luck.
375458
As everyone else has responded to your question - it really is a piece of cake. And it is certainly not worth spending energy thinking about it.
375459
The meter only reads whole blood collected after you stick yourself with a "Microlet" which draws the blood. Then a test strip is placed in the meter and the end of the strip touches the drop of blood on you finger. The meter tells you when the strip has collected sufficient blood to test. The meter then shows you what your blood glucose level is. Thus, the only pain is felt when the poke yourself with a gadget that shoots the Microlet into your finger. You rarely feel anything and the blood flow stops immediately. The Bayer Contour kit comes with everything you need to take and record a glucose reading. Good luck! The meter only reads whole blood collected after you stick yourself with a "Microlet" which draws the blood. Then a test strip is placed in the meter and the end of the strip touches the drop of blood on you finger. The meter tells you when the strip has collected sufficient blood to test. The meter then shows you what your blood glucose level is. Thus, the only pain is felt when the poke yourself with a gadget that shoots the Microlet into your finger. You rarely feel anything and the blood flow stops immediately. The Bayer Contour kit comes with everything you need to take and... » Read More The meter only reads whole blood collected after you stick yourself with a "Microlet" which draws the blood. Then a test strip is placed in the meter and the end of the strip touches the drop of blood on you finger. The meter tells you when the strip has collected sufficient blood to test. The meter then shows you what your blood glucose level is. Thus, the only pain is felt when the poke yourself with a gadget that shoots the Microlet into your finger. You rarely feel anything and the blood flow stops immediately. The Bayer Contour kit comes with everything you need to take and record a glucose reading. Good luck! « Show Less
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It depends on how you set the Microlet. The depth setting of the Microlet is adjustable. You don't want to set it any deeper than is necessary. You might try to set it at it shallowest depth and go deeper if needed. You can also test on your arm and the palm of your hand. I really like this meter. Be sure to take advantage of the support offered by Bayer. It is the best I have seen.
375461
The meter only reads whole blood collected after you stick yourself with a "Microlet" which draws the blood. Then a test strip is placed in the meter and the end of the strip touches the drop of blood on you finger. The meter tells you when the strip has collected sufficient blood to test. The meter then shows you what your blood glucose level is. Thus, the only pain is felt when the poke yourself with a gadget that shoots the Microlet into your finger. You rarely feel anything and the blood flow stops immediately. The Bayer Contour kit comes with everything you need to take and record a glucose reading. Good luck!
375462
Meter gives a quick reading with a small blood sample. It is the lancet you use that causes pain.
375463
its very easy..i got this for my father......he is using it for last 1 yr..without complain..
375464
Very easy to use and very little pain. Was surprised. I had never used a meter before, either.
1893047
Try it, you will like it. Just read the manual so as to familiarize yourself with its use.
1639039
I've had an issue with this also since the meter doesn't stop to take the reading. I place my hands on the handles and stop pedaling. the first reading is always high, and after about 30 seconds or so starts to go down. I usually go by the second or third number down. I think that's about as close as you can get -- just make sure you stop pedaling when you take the reading.
1687216
The meter does not come with calibration solution, this is something you would have to purchase separately. The instructions for calibration are in the manual.
777732
I was getting that at first as well, a lot. It has to do with timing. Now I put the test strip in first, let it start cycling. Prick and get a blood droplet ready. Once you see the drop symbol flashing on the meter then add your blood to the strip gently, just enough to fill the little groove. Then it'll give you a reading.
1026027
U can also check out mjlorton on YouTube...he reviews the meter...great for the price.
895294
You need to put your index fingertip of the opposite hand in the metal around the watch. You hold it there for maybe 1 to 2 seconds and it gives you a reading. The metal has a sensor to read the heart beats.
558207
I just step on it and it reads in a regular, digital display...I first thought maybe I had to activate it with my foot first and wait for it to go to zero, like previous digital scales...but this one just needs to be stepped onto like a regular scale... hope that helps
1809318
This is a great meter and so portable. Affordable as well. I would definitely suggest this one.
1565889
No. The battery wouldn't last that long AND you would not get an accurate reading. I do not use this meter anymore because of the inaccuracies in the levels and pulse readings. I hope I helped you with your question.
1960904
You have to hold the "Units" area on the pad down for about 3 seconds, and it will scan through the different units of measurements. Same with the "Delay Timer", which is very important. With the timer on delay, and then touching the "ON" button, it gives you a chance to line up the laser and not have the meter jerk in your hand, causing a false measurement. The meter internally takes the measurement, instead of your finger.
1455767
This meter is quite instantaneous. You watch the needle move quickly as you go from "dry" on one end, to "wet" depending on your soil. The tips are where the probes are helping to eliminate guess work at different depths, too. I value my tool too much to leave it in the ground, plus it might corrode. My guess is that you'll like this tool so much, it will go in the "good" tool caddy.
2233105
I'm not sure exactly how the power meter in this machine works, but as somebody who works with power often, it seems fairly accurate to me. Probably not quite as accurate as, say, a power tap, but I get numbers accurate enough to work with over the winter months. My guess is it estimates power based on gear (resistance). and rpm, but im not entirely sure.
612154
No. I found my unit to be unusable...I couldn't tell what it was actually measuring. This computer made it go nuts, but when I set it on the keyboard, then slowly took my hand away from it, the 1200+ reading dropped to zero, implying that it was measuring some combination of skin conductance plus ??? Do not buy this thing.
1818197
I can only resopond as an adult -- but, I can tell you that it matches my readings at the doctors office. Cold fingers do not give an accurate reading in a MN winter. I am very happy and have no concern about the accuracy of my meter.
199415
i am not sure if anyone has hooked it up to a meter, if i were you i'd ask the company direct... all i can tell you is it is very very quiet and puts our alot of fan for such a little unit. my children really like it.
2077615
Check your paper work that came with meter. Other than that, I have had no problem with mine. I set it for what I want to check and it works just fine. Your meter and mine are the same.