How do I get a Contour Next Link meter?

To purchase CONTOUR®NEXT test strips, call 800-646-4633 Option 2 or visit Diabetes. shop.

How can I get a free glucose meter UK?

Your doctor or nurse will give you a blood glucose meter for free if you have type 1 diabetes or treat your diabetes with medication that can cause hypos. On rare occasions you will get a prescription instead. Remember, you don’t pay for prescriptions if you have diabetes and it’s treated with any type of medication.

What meters work with contour next strips?

Your CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter should always be used with CONTOUR®NEXT test strips. These have been specifically designed for use with the meter.

Is Contour Next discontinued?

Despite gaining regulatory approval at the time, that product unfortunately failed and was discontinued in 2007.

How long does a contour next meter last?

As a more basic meter, it stores up to 800 blood sugar results and can generate averages for 7, 14, 30, or 90 days.

Is glucometer free in NHS?

A glucose monitoring system that does not require regular fingerprick testing is now available for prescribing on the NHS for people with diabetes.

Which Contour Next meter is most accurate?

The best performing meter was Ascensia Diabetes Care’s Contour Next, which was accurate 100 percent of the time at two sites and 99 percent of the time at the third.

How long does a Contour Next meter last?

Is there a difference between CONTOUR and Contour Next?

What’s the Difference Between Contour and Contour NEXT test strips? Bayer Contour test strips are proven to delivery clinically accurate results. However, the Contour NEXT test strips when used NEXT EZ meters take the accuracy to the next level by offering next-generation accuracy.

Do you need a prescription for glucose meter?

Blood testing meters, strips, lancets and supplies are sold at pharmacies, adaptive equipment catalogs, and mail-order companies. You do not need a prescription from your physician to buy a blood glucose testing meter (glucometer), strips and supplies, but without a prescription you will have to pay 100% of the costs.

What benefits are diabetics entitled to UK?

There are a number of benefits available for people with diabetes and/or their carers.

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• DLA for parents of children with diabetes.
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Attendance Allowance for over 65s.
• Employment and Support Allowance.
• Pension credit.
• Housing benefit.