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The latest in high-tech and convenient devices

The FreeStyle Flash is the world's smallest blood glucose monitor, weighing in at 1.4 ounces and only 3 inches tall. FreeStyle's columetric test strip technology allows testing on multiple sites of the body (forearm, upper arm, thigh, calf, hand, and fingers) with a small blood sample of just 0.3 microliters. The FreeStyle Flash also offers a 7-second average test time. TheraSense, 1360 South Loop Rd., Alameda, Calif. 94502. 1-888-522-5226. www.therasense.com

Accu-Chek Active Kit

Accu-Chek has redesigned the look of its Active Kit, made for people with diabetes who lead active lives. After inserting a test strip, perform two simple steps and get results within 5 seconds. Blood glucose can be tested from multiple locations on the body. The Active Kit packs a 200-value memory meter with time, date, and 7-day and 14-day result averaging. Roche Diagnostics Corporation, P.O. Box 50547, Indianapolis, Ind. 46256. 1-800-858-8072. www.accu-chek.com

Wrist Monitor

Monitor your blood pressure with a touch of a finger! This wristwatch-style monitor slips easily onto your wrist. One touch of the button automatically inflates the cuff and quickly gives you an accurate reading of your blood pressure and pulse rate. The adjustable cuff fits most everyone and the LCD is easy to read. Built-in memory shows last 99 readings with time and date. Medicool, Inc., 20460 Gramercy Pl., Torrance, Calif. 90501. 1-800-433-2469. www.medicool.com

Tanita Body Fat Monitor BF-679

The Tanita Body Fat Monitor BF-679 is a scale that displays weight and body fat recall. This not-so-ordinary scale comes packed with features including an athlete mode for active people, personal data storage, an indicator bar showing where the body fat percentage fits into a healthy body fat range, calorie intake monitor that approximates how many calories to burn in 24 hours to maintain body weight, and an extra large display for easy viewing. Tanita Corp. of America, 2625 South Clearbrook Dr., Arlington Heights, Ill. 60005. 847-640-9241. www.tanita.com

Ascensia DEX 2

Ascensia has eliminated the need to use individual test strips with the DEX 2, which loads the meter for 10 tests. "Sip-In Sampling" only requires a small amount of blood for the test because the test sensor automatically draws in the necessary amount. Able to save 100 tests with dates, times, and four daily averages, you can also download the meter's information to your PC. Bayer HealthCare LLC, Diagnostics Division, 511 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591. 1-800-348-8100. www.bayercarediabetes.com

Owen Mumford Autopen

The Autopen by Owen Mumford differs from other insulin pens by automatically delivering the insulin by sliding a side-mounted button rather than a manually pressed plunger. The 1-unit model measures 21 units of insulin in 1-unit increments, while the 2-unit model measures 42 units of insulin in 2-unit increments. Designed for use with the 3.0-ml insulin cartridges from Eli Lilly and CP Pharmaceuticals, the Autopen takes the same amount of minimal force every time to inject, whatever the dose size or needle gauge. Owen Mumford, Inc., 1755-A West Oak Commons Court, Marietta, Ga. 30062. 1-800-421-6936. www.owenmumford.com

Polder 937-90 Kitchen Tool 3-in-1

The Polder 937-90 Kitchen Tool 3-in-1 scale offers people with diabetes a way to accurately measure food. This 3-in-1 device features a scale, thermometer, and timer. It measures in 1-gram increments and features a 6-inch glass scale. A meat probe stays in the oven during cooking. Polder, Inc., 8 Slater St., Port Chester, N.Y. 10573. 914-937-8200. www.polder.com

Omron HBF-306 Body Fat Analyzer

The Omron HBF-306 Body Fat Analyzer uses a weak electric current to determine body fat volume and percentage by weight. This noninvasive bioimpedance analyzer provides measurement in 7 seconds, making it that much easier to keep weight and body fat in check. This device also stores up to nine other people's measurements for convenience with multiple users. Athlete mode also gives accurate results for athletes. Omron Healthcare, Inc., 1200 Lakeside Dr., Bannockburn, Ill. 60015. 847-680-6200. www.omronhealthcare.com

Provalis In2it In-Office Analyzer

The In2it In-Office Analyzer by Provalis offers doctors a more efficient way to perform A1C testing. Eliminating the need for patient recall, lab visits, or lab result delays, the In2it is a cost-effective way of testing blood glucose. About the size of an average business phone, the In2it doesn't take up much space either. The approximate cost per test is $8. Provalis Diagnostics Ltd., Newtech Square, First Ave., Zone 2, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire, Wales, UK, CH5 2NT. +44 (0) 1244 288 888. www.provalis.com

RESPeRATE

RESPeRATE is a medical device designed to lower blood pressure with no side effects. Recently cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, RESPeRATE works by using breathing exercises just 15 minutes a day, 3 to 4 times a week to lower blood pressure. The exercises lower breathing from the normal range of 14 to 19 breaths per minute to the "therapeutic zone" of 10 breaths per minute. Within minutes, small blood vessels dilate, thereby allowing for lower blood pressure. InterCure, Inc., Parker Plaza, 12th Floor, 400 Kelby St., Fort Lee, N.J. 07024. 201-720-7750. www.resperate.com

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