Freestyle Lite Review

This FreeStyle Lite Review is an unbiased review of the Freestyle Lite blood glucose monitoring system.

The FreeStyle Lite is the newer version of the FreeStyle Flash meter.

Abbott Diabetes Care is developing products to reduce the discomfort and inconvenience of blood glucose monitoring; introducing systems that are easier to use, require less blood and provide faster results.

Based in Alameda, California, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures several leading-edge glucose monitoring systems and test strips for use in both home and hospital settings.




Features

• No coding
• Small sample size (0.3 uL)
• 5-second average test time
• Small, discreet meter
• Backlight and port light
• Alternative site testing
• Test results in an average of 5 seconds
• A 400-test memory
• 7, 14 and 30-day averages
• Four alarms (time alarms for testing reminders)
• Data interface port

"This is a great blood meter for those who prefer to use alternate site testing. "

"It is easy and convenient and less painful than most."

"The meter itself is very solid and is well built"

"I like the case because the elastic band used to hold the meter in place has a clear plastic section that rests over the face of the meter, so you can read the screen without having to remove it from the case."

"I know that my Freestyle Lite reads pretty consistently with the lab results."

"It takes a very small sample and gives you up to a minute to add blood. I almost never waste strips. And it's very small and discrete. This is my main meter."

Negative Comments:

"but the strips are the most expensive if you're paying out of pocket."