SideKick Glucose Meter Review

The SideKick Glucose Meter is the first and only disposable glucose meter we have reviewed. This monitor is truly the ultimate in portability. It comes with 50 test strips. Upon expiration or use of all test strips, you simply discard the meter.

SideKick Glucose Meter - Key Advantages

Sidekick Blood Glucose Meter

1. Portability. The meter is small and can go with you most anywhere. The meter is great for the gym, your purse or backpack.
2. No Coding. The meter requires no coding. Just put in a test strip and get started.
3. Small Sample Size. The meter only requires 1.0 microliter and returns results in 10 seconds.
4. Alternative Site Testing. The meter allows for AST on your forearm.

SideKick Meter - Disadvantages

The meter cannot upload your results into any data management software. You will have to manually do this. While the meter is very small, you still have to carry a separate lancing device. Also, be aware that the operating temperature is very limited, only 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

Test Strips

The Sidekick comes with 50 test strips. You do not buy replacement strips. You discard the meter after you have used all of the strips, or they have expired (whichever comes first). The entire package, meter and 50 strips, costs about $32 dollars.

Bottom Line

Look, the meter is what it is. It is not fancy, and does not come with any programmable options. Most users tend to only use the meter as a back up or when they are out and about and do not want to be bothered with carrying a larger more full service option.

And, there is nothing wrong with this. Sometimes you only want simplicity on the go.

Other Considerations

You probably will not own the SideKick long enough to really delve into all of the other offerings from Home Diagnostics. However, you still have access to the 24/7 tech support. You also can use the TRUE Care program discussed in other reviews.

As stated above, you cannot download test results directly into any management software.

SideKick - Technical Information