DOC News February 1, 2005
Volume 2 Number 2 p. 19
© 2005 American Diabetes Association
The latest in high-tech and convenient devices
Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring System
The Ascensia CONTOUR automatically corrects for common variables that
affect accuracy, with no coding required. It includes automatic underfill
detection, automatic control marking, and automatic temperature control. It
can test multiple sites, such as finger, forearm, palm, abdomen, or thigh.
Other system features include 0.6-microliter blood sample size, results in 15
seconds, storage for up to 240 test results, and compatibility with Ascensia
WinGlucofacts diabetes software. Meter uses Ascensia Microfill blood glucose
test strips. Note: If patient uses Extraneal peritoneal dialysis solution, he
or she should not use the Ascensia Contour System to test blood glucose. Bayer
HealthCare, LLC, Diagnostics Division, 511 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y.
10591. 1-800-348-8100.
www.bayercarediabetes.com
ChoiceDM A1C Home Test
The maker of the ChoiceDM A1C Home Test bills it as the only
over-the-counter test to measure glycated hemoglobin (A1C) and provide
immediate results at home. With a 3-step test, the pager-sized, single-use
device provides results in 8 minutes from a small drop of blood. It allows
diabetes patients to track their progress at home and to help health care
providers monitor their response to treatment. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company,
P.O. Box 4000, Princeton, N.J. 08543. 1-800-468-7746.
www.choicedm.com
Insta-Ject
The Insta-Ject injector from Medicool helps people with diabetes manage it
better with a virtually painless injection. The device uses spring action to
automatically control needle depth. This versatile injector also fits most
brands of insulin syringes without adapters. The easy-to-use injector adjusts
for depth of needle penetration and comes with a complementary lancing
attachment for gentler finger sticks. Medicool, Inc., 20460 Gramercy Pl.,
Torrance, Calif. 90501. 1-800-433-2469.
www.medicool.com
Advance Intuition
The Advance Intuition blood glucose meter has a large display screen and
can store up to 10 blood glucose readings. Results are displayed in 10
seconds. Hypoguard USA, Inc., One Corporate Center IV, 7301 Ohms Ln., Edina,
Minn. 55439. 1-800-818-8877.
www.hypoguard.com
SoloSite Gel
SoloSite is a hydrogel wound dressing that can rehydrate non-viable tissue.
Under the direction of a health care professional, this gel can be used to
create a moist wound environment for management of diabetic foot ulcers and
other wounds. The gel is non-irritating, non-sensitizing, gentle to fragile
granulation tissue, and comes in a convenient 3-ounce flip-top tube. The
SoloSite Gel Conformable dressing is designed to keep the gel in close contact
with the wound bed. Smith & Nephew, Inc., 11775 Starkey Road, P.O. Box
1970, Largo, Fla. 33779. 1-800-876-1261.
www.wound.smith-nephew.com
ReliOn NewTek
The ReliOn NewTek blood glucose meter, made by Hypoguard USA, Inc., is
available only at Wal-Mart. It is a disposable meter that comes with 100
preloaded test strips. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 702 SW 8th St., Bentonville,
Ark. 72716-8071. 1-888-922-0400.
www.relion.com
ReliOn Ultima
The ReliOn Ultima blood glucose meter is available only at Wal-Mart. It can
store up to 450 blood glucose readings, and will average your blood glucose
measurements over 7, 14, or 28 days. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 702 SW 8th St.,
Bentonville, Ark. 72716-8071. 1-888-922-0400.
www.relion.com
The Beadin' Beagle
The Beadin' Beagle offers custom-made bracelets and necklaces with medical
identification in sterling silver, gold fill, Swarovski crystals, pearls, and
a variety of beads. The jewelry is available in custom lengths with detachable
bands and engraving. The Beadin' Beagle, 5971 NE 22nd Terrace, Fort
Lauderdale, Fla. 33308. 954-202-0871.
www.beadin-beagle.com
Diabetes1Bag
The Diabetes1Bag is a water-resistant oilcloth purse with a built-in
organizer. A pocket with a Velcro closure holds your meter. There's space in
the bag for 5 vials of insulin and a cold-pack, and you can store other
supplies in clear, zippered compartments. The bag comes in solid black, red
mum, blue gingham, and black-and-white toile. Diabetes1 Bag, 301 N. Maple
Ave., Falls Church, Va. 22046. 1-877-577-8789.
www.diabetes1bag.com
31G Pen Needle
This pen needle comes in boxes of 100 and is sold at Wal-Mart (as ReliOn)
and at Kroger. Can-Am Care Corp., 3780 Mansell Rd., Ste. T-50, Alpharetta, Ga.
30022. 770-643-9941.
www.canamcare.com
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