Been using Pip pen needles for some time now. I like them. They're comfortable to use and flow well.
Discovered they also have a glucometer. Starter kit is cheaper than buying the meter and test strips separately. They also have a subscription.
But you can't buy the starter kit without subscription. All buttons to buy it add the subscription kit, not the non-subscription kit.
Super deceptive dark pattern.
I managed to find a starter kit for Accu-Chek Instant to compare with. The kit, with 100 strips, is $50. Buying more strips is around 27 cents per strip. So it's cheaper than the Guide setup, but still more expensive than the ReliOn setup by a lot.
Tempted to buy it and do more comparisons and testing.
#Diabetes #T2D #T1D #Glucometer #AccuChek #ReliOn #Comparison
Accu-Chek Guide Me starter kit costs around $60 to $90. Test strips are 40 to 50 cents per strip.
ReliOn Platinum is a rebranded Accu-Chek meter (Instant?) with Accu-Chek test strips (also Instant?). Starter kit is less than $20 and test strips are 18 cents per strip.
If you're not sure about ReliOn's reliability, but trust Accu-Chek, this is a good cheap option.
#Diabetes #T1D #T2D #Glucometer #AccuChek #ReliOn #Comparison
I guess it might be worth resharing this one after this much time: What To Look For In A Glucometer https://flameeyes.blog/2021/05/11/what-to-look-for-in-a-glucometer/
#Glucometer that doesn't require special strips? Yes, says @LearnByMaking https://hackaday.io/project/10865-universal-glucometer #HackadayPrize https://twitter.com/hackaday/status/922183436835704832/photo/1 source: https://twitter.com/hackaday/status/922183436835704832
