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Dave
Alan S - 01 Mar 2006 23:28 GMT
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>Dave
Thanks for the link Dave.
For those interested, here are some links to the source as
well:
Sweden/World
http://www.hemocue.com/
UK
http://www.hemocue.co.uk/
Australia
http://www.medipac.com.au/hemocue/glucose.htm
Unfortunately, I couldn't find any pricing info. It's
probably in there somewhere.
In reading the detail, one thing that may be a concern is
the lancet depth required. I'm not sure how deep my
Soft-clix goes on setting 1, but I'm sure its less than
2.25mm.
Under "accessories" they include their Safety Lancet with
this blurb:
Safety Lancet
In order to ensure precise test results from capillary blood
samples it is vital to have a spontaneous flow of blood.
A spontaneous flow of blood can only be achieved by using
careful sampling technique, an important element of which is
to ensure a sufficiently deep incision. Correct insertion
depth for an accurate haemoglobin result is between 2.0 and
2.4 mm. At 2.25mm the HemoCue Safety Lancet is the correct
length for a spontaneous blood flow. Used properly, the
HemoCue Safety Lancet optimises correct sample volume, with
no risk of needle stick injury.
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
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Kurt - 02 Mar 2006 05:43 GMT
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Looks interesting. I keep wishing they'd come out with some kind of
meter that also could show an a1c reading. And while they're at it -
cholesterol, microalbumin, and a bunch of other things. Just think of
all the money we'd save in lab tests. :)
Best,
Kurt
Alan S - 02 Mar 2006 07:17 GMT
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They already have. You have home A1c tests, and there is the
Cardiochek/Bioscanner range of lipids/glucose testers.
http://www.cardiochek.com/home.asp?who=USC
For me, they're too expensive. For US people, they may be
well worth considering.
Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
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Kurt - 02 Mar 2006 07:49 GMT
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> For me, they're too expensive. For US people, they may be
> well worth considering.
Wow, didn't know these things actualy existed. Thanks for the link.
Best,
Kurt
Joe - 02 Mar 2006 08:05 GMT
Good deal, I would gladly pay extra for a meter that is more accurate(if it
in fact is). I'm not terrible concerned about the sample size since I always
seem to have some blood left over anyway.

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