Accu-Chek is a brand of diabetes care products owned by Roche Diagnostics. They offer a range of blood glucose monitoring systems, insulin pumps, insulin delivery systems, lancets, and test strips.
Accu-Chek was launched in 1983 by Boehringer Mannheim in Germany.
In 1998, Boehringer Mannheim merged with Roche Diagnostics.
Accu-Chek has since become a leading brand in diabetes care products worldwide, with a presence in over 100 countries.
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The Accu-Chek Guide is a blood glucose monitoring system that uses a simple strip design and provides results in seconds.
The Accu-Chek Aviva is a blood glucose monitoring system that offers advanced accuracy and features such as test reminders and averaging of results.
The Accu-Chek Insight is an insulin pump system that offers customizable basal rates, bolus calculators, and advanced data management.
The Accu-Chek FastClix is a lancet device with a unique drum of six preloaded lancets for convenient testing.
An Accu-Chek meter is a blood glucose monitoring system that measures the amount of glucose in your blood. It requires a small blood sample obtained through a finger prick and provides results in seconds.
The frequency of testing varies for each individual and should be determined by your healthcare provider. However, it is generally recommended to test before meals and at bedtime, as well as before and after exercise.
To use the Accu-Chek FastClix, load the drum with lancets, adjust the depth setting, and press the release button to obtain a blood sample through a finger prick. Dispose of the used lancet drum in a sharps container.
The Accu-Chek Guide features a simple strip design, while the Accu-Chek Aviva offers advanced accuracy and features such as test reminders and averaging of results.
Certain Accu-Chek products, such as the Accu-Chek Insight insulin pump, are designed to work together. However, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes care regimen.