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ACCU-CHECK Compact Plus Meter Community Rating

Category: Equipment

This meter features a 5 second result time and a 1.5 microliter sample size. The poker is conveniently attached to the side of the meter.

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katt61569
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September 22, 2009 7:36 AM

was my first meter when i was diagnosed. motor went out and company sent me a new one overnight no questions asked were great to make sure i recieved the new one

Pros:

easy to use

Cons:

never know when you will run out of strips

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Ginger68
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September 15, 2009 1:39 PM

this is the best meter that i have used so far. i like the fact that you can set a timer on it, to remind you to check your sugars.

Pros:

drum test strips, no coding, lancet attatched to side of meter

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Bekki Diabetic
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September 4, 2009 6:45 PM

Super product.

Pros:

Great size, convenient, and easy to use.

Cons:

Even though it is quick, you still have to prick your finger.

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Sally Thomas
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September 1, 2009 9:18 PM

Awesome capabilities and size.

Pros:

Quick and easy.

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witchywon
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September 1, 2009 8:08 PM

It should have been invented years ago.

Pros:

Size, Time, and Accuracy.

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rain
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September 1, 2009 4:23 AM

I have tried a few meters and the Accu check compact is by far the best for me.I have a newer digital one and it lets me know How many I have left when the strips get low. I also love having the lancing device attached. It does come of but because I tend to loose them I leave it on the meter.

Pros:

Small amount of blood. Quick reading. attached lancet device. Great,Great,Great!!!

Cons:

None for me

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laurieb110
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August 28, 2009 4:36 PM

Great meter. everything conveniently together and easy to use.

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VirginiaN
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August 23, 2009 5:26 AM

I've used this meter for 2-3 years and am very pleased. It is one of two that Medicare covers.

Pros:

No need to load strips nor to code a new batch.

Cons:

Never know when I am using the last strip.

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jensue
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August 16, 2009 5:34 AM

This is the best meter I have ever tried.

Pros:

No worrying about carrying around test strips, putting them in the machine. Just a push of a button and you are ready to go.

Cons:

Don't always know before the test strips run out.

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Ryan
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August 17, 2008 12:34 AM

Another of my favorites. My #2 meter actually tied for #2 with my Ascencia contour. I love the drum, self coding, but it reads 20 points or so lower than my Aviva and I THINK(not positive) it's supposed to have plasma referenced results. My other meter the Aviva is not off, I have 3 of em and they all read within single digits of each other if i use the same blood sample. squeeeeeze...squeeze...squeeze....well not that hard more like pump.pump.pump

Pros:

the one with the drum...17 strips. same cost as the aviva strips if have to buy OOP which i always do since I test 8-10x a day. HI-tech looking with the softclix attached and the yellow lit up numbers. Found it at walmart for 17 bucks...bought 2 for my collection. Consistent readings.

Cons:

i dunno

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