Contour Meter
By John Crowley
March 12, 2008
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This meter has a 5 second result time, a .6 microliter sample size, and 480 results held in the memory. It does not require coding.
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I have one and I really like it
Used several meters liked my Biomine better but the strips cost 4x more than the contours
I use the Wavesense Jazz which I love..but recently I was able to get my hands on the contour for almost nothing. Love the concept..great software..but WOW was this thing WAY OFF as far as accuracy! I have several other meters that I tested it against using different fingers with a fresh blood sample. All were very close to each other, but the Contour OMG 30 points higher than the rest! Scary!
Inaccurate to say the least. I have tested 3 times at the same puncture site, only enough time between tests for the meter to accept a new strip. Results were 24, 431 and 118. I am going back to my One Touch!
I like the meter in general but it lacks some features I look for and has some strange setup items.
Pros1. Small blood sample.
Cons2. No coding.
3. Can set up after meal reminder alarms.
4. Can tag results before or after meal and "other."
5. Can turn the beep off.
6. Strips are OK to handle and use.
1. Can't tag readings for specific meals or activity. Eg before breakfast, during exercise, feeling unwell.
2. If you want the advanced setup features (before/after meal tagging and personal Hi/Low settings in particular) you have to set the post meal alarm. It would be nice to have the option of turning it off by default but be able to select it on a per meal basis if wanted.
3. Pretty much no on meter functions. It just has some very basic averages.
4. Terrible lancing device.
I currently use this meter and love it. It takes less blood for the test and it
Prosdoes not take as long as some of the
other meters.
very easy to use
Consnone
Excellent meter; 1 of a few that I rotate usage.
Loved it
Prosfast and right on with the BS #
Cons?????
easy to use. Very little blood. Was free
Consnone
Been using it for a couple months now. Easy and quick.
This is the one I use no programing and very easy to us.
Prosjust load click and your stuck its over in seconds. I tested my grandbabies one morning before they woke up never knew they had ever been stuck.
Still my favorite meter by far. When It was time for an updated meter, I called the number on the back of my meter and the asked me a couple of questions about my meter and sent me an updated one for free. Better yet, I did not have to send my old meter back to them!
ProsGreatest meter I have used.
Consstill none
I've heard you only have to use a little blood thats a very good thing too.
ProsYou can get it mostly free too?
I use this meter and like it. It is the best one I have had.
ProsIt was free, uses little blood, accurate, quick
Consnone
This meter has been my help for the last 6 years now!
ProsIt's easy to use.
ConsCan't think of any.
I tried a few meters and I like this one the best.
ProsIts so easy to use and understand
This has been my favorite meter thus far. I've used several others over the past few months, and keep coming back to the Contour.
Pros5-second results. Extensive memory. No coding. Gives 7/14/30 day averages based on testings.
ConsIt's a little bigger than some of the other meters I've used.
Just been diagnosed on Monday. So I'm really new to this, but the Contour Meter is very easy to use. It has helped to take the fear out of what I'm suppose to do.
ProsReally like it
Consnone