Accu-Chek Active is a brand of blood glucose monitoring systems for people with diabetes. The brand offers glucose meters, test strips, lancets, and lancing devices to help people manage their blood sugar levels.
Accu-Chek Active is manufactured by Roche Diagnostics, a division of the Swiss multinational healthcare company, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
Roche Diagnostics was founded in 1896 by Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche in Basel, Switzerland.
The Accu-Chek brand was first introduced in 1974 with the launch of the first portable, battery-operated blood glucose meter.
Since then, the brand has expanded to include a range of glucose monitoring systems and accessories for people with diabetes.
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The Accu-Chek Active Glucose Meter is a portable device that measures blood sugar levels with just a small blood sample. It features a large, easy-to-read display and can store up to 500 test results.
Accu-Chek Active Test Strips are designed for use with the Accu-Chek Active Glucose Meter. They require a small blood sample and produce accurate results in just a few seconds.
The Accu-Chek Softclix Lancing Device is designed for comfortable and virtually pain-free blood sampling. It features 11 depth settings for a customized experience.
The Accu-Chek Active meter does not require calibration. It is factory calibrated and ready to use out of the box.
The batteries in the Accu-Chek Active meter should last for approximately 2,000 tests. When the battery icon begins to flash, it is time to replace the batteries.
No, Accu-Chek Active test strips are designed specifically for use with Accu-Chek Active meters. They are not compatible with other brands of glucose meters.
Accu-Chek Active meters may be covered by insurance. Contact your insurance provider for more information on coverage and reimbursement.
Yes, the Accu-Chek Softclix Lancing Device is designed for multiple uses. To ensure proper hygiene, it is recommended to replace the lancet after each use.