The Ascensia Breeze Glucose Meter is very similar to the Dex 2, but provides a design style that may prove more favorable for those looking for comfort in a hand held blood glucose monitor.
If coding is an issue then the Bayer developed Breeze provides a no-coding way to get the testing results you need.
Statistics
- Operation made easy for virtually all patients regardless of age, dexterity or vision capabilities
- Designed to provide stability in tabletop testing
- Error detection is automatic ensuring greater accuracy
- Display is easy to read
- Accurate results with small blood sample
- Stores up to 100 tests.
- Each button performs a single function making it easy for patients to use
- Instructions provided with clear illustration for easy start up.
- Compatible with the Ascensia WinGlucofacts PC software encouraging comprehensive diabetes management
- Multiple site testing including the finger, forearm, palm, abdomen and thigh. Consult your healthcare professional for appropriate sites
Pros
Some patients simply enjoy the act of reloading the test strips. They find it very convenient to use the testing wheel of ten strips as opposed to reloading every time they need to retest. The lancet used generally provides as positive an experience as can be had with glucose testing. The size and shape of the Ascensia Breeze Glucose Meter is both appealing and functional.
Cons
The opening for the testing wheel can be problematic for individuals with vision problems or arthritis. This issue can be overcome, but it may mar your initial use of the glucose meter. Alternate testing sites require a separate lancet that will need to be purchased separately from the original Ascensia Breeze Glucose Meter kit. While this is considered by many to be one of the better meters on the market today the extra lancet purchase and slightly complex method of installing the testing wheel may cause disappointment or frustration in some users.
Bottom Line
If you are an individual who loves to visit gadget websites and enjoys figuring out how to make new purchases work to the best of their ability you will likely be highly satisfied with a Ascensia Breeze Glucose Meter. This meter does provide comprehensive and trusted results while offering convenience in the long-term.
On the other hand if you are seeking something very simple that will provide results without an extended learning curve you may want to look at the Ascensia Dex 2 or Elite XL. Bayer products have a solid history of quality so any review that may seem negative is likely linked to issues related to presentation or design preferences.
About Bayer: Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care is a leader in diabetes monitoring systems and other products and services that simplify life for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals.
In the U.S., only Bayer makes available a complete line of single and multi-testing blood glucose meters (BGM) including the BREEZE®2 and CONTOUR® systems, both with No Coding™ technology, and no interference with common substances such as maltose. Minimizing the impact from many external variants helps to ensure accuracy of test results. Bayer is the only leading diabetes care company to offer hand-held, portable monitoring of A1C (glycated hemoglobin), an important indicator of long-term blood sugar control. Products include the A1CNow+® for healthcare professionals and the A1CNow™® SELFCHECK monitor for home use. (Source: Bayer)