The Bayer Breeze2 Monitor

The Breeze glucose meter, in one form or another, has been on the market for a while now. The BREEZE 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System represents the newest version and has been updated with cutting edge technology. Rather than have users fumbling around with individual test strips, you simply insert a cartridge into the meter that allows for 10 tests. How simple is that?

This Breeze 2 meter also won the "Ease of Use" commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. As discussed below, the Breeze2 has many features that offer great benefits to users, particularly those suffering from arthritis.

Breeze 2 Glucose Meter - Key Advantages

1. Test Strip Cartridge. The 10 disc test cartridge is the big key advantage for the Breeze 2 meter. You slide the cartridge into the meter and you are all set for your next 10 tests. This simplicity and ease of use is a tremendous advantage for many people who do not like, or have trouble with individual test strips.
2. Ergonomic Design. The Breeze glucose meter is shaped very nicely which allows for an easier grip and control.
3. Large Display. The display is larger than normal meters, allowing you to see the results better.
4. No Coding. This benefit is fairly common, but further enhances the Breeze 2 functionality and ease of use.

Breeze2 Glucose Meter - Disadvantages

There are relatively few complaints about the Breeze 2. Some purists do not like using the 10 test cartridge versus the individual test strips, but this is not the prevailing viewpoint. Other users lament the lack of a back light to help with night testing. These seem to be fairly minor concerns compared with some of the key advantages for the meter.

Test Strips

The test strips come in the traditional amounts, namely 50 and 100 quantity (i.e., 5 discs or 10 discs). The only difference is that they are in disc form verses the individual strip form. Pricing seems to be comparable.

For example, a pricing sample found that a 50 test box was between $25 and $30 dollars. This is fairly comparable to other meters that use traditional test strips.

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

Breeze Glucose Meter - Bottom Line

If you are looking for simple operation this is a great meter. The meter is easy to use. The 10 disc cartridge is easier to handle than normal test strips and user feedback is positive.

If you have trouble holding items or difficulty using your fingers, then this is a particularly good choice.

Other Considerations

As we have mentioned in other Bayer glucose meter product reviews, we found the support materials to be lacking in providing technical information about the various Bayer products.

Certainly, the ease of using Bayer's glucose meters probably makes this deficiency less of an issue for most people.

The 24/7 product support was helpful in our experience and Bayer's Easy Care program offers good resources for meter users.

Like most other major glucose meter manufacturers, the company has free data management software, called GlucoFacts. The data cable is an extra fee.

 

Model	Breeze2
Auto. Shut Off	3 minutes
Battery Type	One CR2032
Battery Life	1,000 Tests
Alternative Site Testing	Yes
Memory Capacity	420 Tests
Storage Temp.	NA
Operating Temp.	50 to 113 F
Result Range	20 to 600 mg/dL
Sample Size	1.0 microliter
Test Time	5 seconds
Weight (battery)	3.62 oz. (yes)
Size (Inches)	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1
Backlit Display	No
Warranty	5 Years
Coding Required	No
Software Available	Yes