Roche Glucose Meter

Accu-Chek Glucose Meter Reviews

Simply put, Roche glucose meter systems are number one in the market. In 2007, the company held approximately a 32% glucose meter market share, according to a Boston Biomedical Consultants survey. Not surprisingly, Roche has been a longtime player in the diabetes care field.

While the company traces its roots to 1896, it has been a leader in diabetes care since 1974 when it entered the market.

The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and employs over 80,000 people worldwide.

Roche's diabetes care division employs over 5,000 people, with key regional offices in Mannheim, Germany, Burgdorf, Switzerland and Indianapolis, Indiana.

Roche Glucose Meter - Accu-chek Family of Meters

With such a storied company history, it is not surprising that Roche has some of the most well known glucose meters on the market. The Accu-Chek family of glucose monitors has four current meters.

Current Accu-Chek Models:

Accu-Chek Compact. The Compact is designed to offer less painful testing through an improved lancet device. It also has a 17 test "Drum", which means you don't have to use individual test strips for each test. You only have to refill the meter after 17 tests.

Accu-Chek Compact Plus. The compact Plus is one of Roche's newest offerings. It is super fast, 5 second test results, and requires no coding.

Accu-Chek Aviva. Another newer model, the Aviva offers a small testing sample, quick results and alternative site testing.

Accu-Chek Advantage. The newest version of the Advantage is super small, maybe the size of a stop watch. It does require coding.

Accu-Chek Glucose Meter Comparison Chart

Recently Discontinued Roche Glucose Meters

Accu-Chek Active. (discontinued) The Active is touted as a small economical meter. It does require coding.

Accu-Chek Complete. (discontinued) This is a good comprehensive meter that requires coding. Stores up to 1,000 test results.

Accu-Chek Voicemate. (discontinued) This meter is specifically designed for the seeing impaired. It provides step by step verbal instructions and even identifies compatible insulin vials.

Roche still provides support, including test strips, for these models.

Additional Information - Roche Diagnostics

Like most glucose meter companies, Roche does have a software management system to help track and analyze your testing data. Unlike some of the others, however, Roche charges a $45 fee for the software.

The system is called the Accu-Chek 360 software. Roche's diabetes related website can be Found Here. If you are looking for Roche glucose meter manuals, they can be Found Here.