Aviva Glucose Meter Review

Each Roche Accu Check glucose meter claims to solve a different consumer need. In this case, the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Blood Glucose Meter positions itself as the most accurate and least painful option for users.

How do they claim to do this and why is it important to you? Let's find out.

Accu Check Glucose Meter - Key Advantages

1. Accuracy. The Aviva glucose meter uses what Roche calls "Right Technology" to help it achieve its superior accuracy. First, the test strip is wider than normal, which makes using it easier for users to place the proper amount of blood on the strip. Getting this right amount of blood on the strip helps the meter be more accurate. Second, the meter performs almost 200 separate accuracy checks.
2. Lancing Device. Although this is a glucose meter review, the lansing devise for the Aviva gets a lot of attention. The meter uses the Multiclix lancing devise and it is the only device that uses six preloaded lancet drum. Thus, there is no need to change out the lancet for each test. Further, the Multiclix is billed as the least painful lancet device on the market.
3. Alternative Site Testing. The Aviva allows you to test on the finger, palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh and calf.

Accu Check Glucose Meter - Disadvantages

The main complaint with the Accu Chek Aviva glucose meter is that it is a bit large and is not conducive for discrete testing. In fact, this is generally a complaint with the two main Accu Chek meters from Roche.

Accu Check Glucose Meter - Test Strips

The Aviva glucose meter uses Accu Chek Aviva Test Strips. Pricing for these meters varies per retailer, so make sure you shop around.

To Compare the BEST prices on strips, check out our Diabetic Test Strip Price Comparison page.

Bottom Line

Users of the meter rave about the test strips and accuracy of the meter. They also overwhelmingly endorse the Multiclix lancet device as being less painful than others. If you do not need a very small meter, this is a good choice. It works great and provides the needed accuracy users crave.

Other Considerations

The technical material for the Aviva was arguably the worst of any meter we have reviewed. For example, the manual simply made reference to an unavailable "test strip insert" for key information.

Some of the missing information could be found, after some effort, on the Roche website. However, we also had to call customer support for some of the missing information.

This may seem like a minor inconvenience. However, we believe the consumer should not have to look so hard for meter specifications when trying to make an informed purchase.

After all, how many people keep track of all their user manuals? You should be able to get them online with little difficulty.

That being said, Roche is one of the leading manufacturers of diabetes glucose meters in the world. Their customer service is available 24/7 and was knowledgeable and helpful when we called.

The Accu Chek 360 Diabetes Management Software available for users. They also offer two other choices called Smart Pix Reader and Diabetes Assistant Program. Their customer care program is actually a partnership with DLife, a leading diabetes community resource.

 

Model	Aviva
Auto. Shut Off	2 minutes
Battery Type	One CR2032
Battery Life	2,000 Test
Alternative Site Testing	Yes
Memory Capacity	500 Tests
Storage Temp.	-13 to 158 F
Operating Temp.	43 to 111 F
Result Range	10 to 600 mg/dL
Sample Size	0.6 microliter
Test Time	5 seconds
Weight (battery)	2.1 oz. (yes)(lancet incl.)
Size (Inches)	3.7 x 2.0 x 0.9
Backlit Display	No
Warranty	Lifetime
Coding Required	Yes
Software Available	Yes