No Coding
| Author: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE |
| Last Updated: Friday, July 11, 2008 |
Q: "I have read about your new meters that don't require coding. How can that be? I thought with your FreeStyle Flash® meter, for example, that you needed to always match the code in the meter with the code on the vial of strips or it wouldn't be accurate."
A: The FreeStyle Lite® and FreeStyle Freedom® Lite blood glucose monitoring systems differ from the FreeStyle Freedom® and FreeStyle Flash® systems in that they are pre-programmed with only one calibration code--think of it as a "fixed" code. The code is locked into the meter, which is then able to read only test strips with stripes that have a corresponding code.
All FreeStyle® and FreeStyle Lite™ test strips are manufactured the same way; however, FreeStyle Lite test strips are programmed with this single, fixed code. As a result, the FreeStyle Freedom Lite and FreeStyle Lite meters will function only with a test strip that corresponds to this fixed code. This removes the need for you to change codes with each new test-strip lot and explains why FreeStyle Lite test strips will not work with older version FreeStyle® meters.
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FreeStyle Lite® Blood Glucose Monitoring System
FreeStyle Freedom® Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Important Notice: The responses provided by the team of Diabetes Educators are based on their personal experiences and expertise as practicing diabetes healthcare professionals, and are not to be considered diabetes management advice from Abbott Laboratories. Remember that information provided by the team of Diabetes Educators is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any healthcare questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to healthcare issues.
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