Customer Reviews

AlphaTRAK Blood Glucose TEST STRIPS - 50 Count

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Product came quicker than expected. A good thing because I waited till the last minute to order and was out of strips and couldn't check my dog's glucose. Thanks very much for fast fast delivery. I discovered that if I ordered 2, I got free shipping. Fantastic!

These strips always come in the regular mail within a few (3-4) days of ordering them. The only problem with regular mail is you need to make certain they don't sit in a hot mailbox. Often I am at work and can't get them until evening. So...Since you know they are coming quickly, and IF you might be gone for the day, have a neighbor check your mail!!!

One of the reasons I order through Amazon is because I am under the impression that they protect the buyer even if there is a problem. I ordered these testing strips and they are defective. I can't get a reading using them. my machine is calibrated correctly. For every one 'good' strip that reads, I have found that there are 3-4 that are defective and won't read. The ones that do read require a tremendous amount of blood which is very uncomfortable for my dog. I sent an email to the seller relating this information and they dumped me back on the manufacturer. Now I have to research the manufacturer's website to figure out how to get these replaced. At this time of year - this is very unappreciated. At any time of the year it is unacceptable, but now it cuts into precious time I don't have to spare. Won't be ordering through this seller anymore. And I may re-think Amazon. I have had four items in the last week that arrived poorly packaged and damaged as a result or they were defective. Thanks again Amazon - you really stink this year.

What a life saver AlphaTRAK has been in helping me monitor my kitty's diabetes!

I had the benefit of an Abbot sales rep (the AlphaTRAK manufacturer) giving me a demo. Been using it for a year, but the first few months were touch and go (tho my kitty is cooperative). The way I overcame (sometimes works, sometimes not) was to reread the User Guide carefully, 2-3 times. Now measuring is smooth sailing. I've been at it for 1 year. Here are its features:

- Only needs a teensy spot of blood, from the fleshy side of the ear (paws, etc. I have not tried).

- Remains on about 2 minutes while you are finding a spot to lance.

- If you by chance do not get enough blood, will give you 60 seconds to add more.

- Easy to read, though my time display is a little too close to the right margin of the screen.

- Memory feature of 250, with a 14-day average.

- Easy to mark control tests: do get the control solution, included in the complete kit AlphaTRAK Blood Glucose Monitoring Meter Kit and separately available (though I cannot find a link to it at Amazon, you can try Entirely Pets or maybe Abbot Labs). When testing the strips or meter with the red control solution, mark it so it stays marked in the memory (but not in the 14-day average for your pet). I rely on the memory review and it is good to know that a reading is a control test, which I do about once a month.

- The beep (settable volume) will alert you when the meter has enough blood.

- Strips are well-marked for where to put the strip to the blood (two sides, hence two options), and what way is up when inserting strip into the meter.

- Quick turn off feature.

- Long lasting battery (cross my fingers)

Do nots and to do's:
- Don't bend the strips (push them gently into the slot).
- Don't leave the strips out in the humidity, it can alter the readings.
- Remember always to close / snap the container so humidity does not get in.
- Keep your hands clean and dry when fetching the strips.

IF YOUR DIABETIC PET IS A CAT, YOU NEED TO RECODE THE GLUCOMETER (BECAUSE TEST STRIP CODES MAY CHANGE FROM BATCH TO BATCH), AND RETEST WITH RED CONTROL SOLUTION TO MAKE SURE. DOG CODE IS ALWAYS THE SAME BUT NEEDS TO BE SET THE FIRST TIME.

My new vet is amazed at how precise I am in my pet's insulin measurements and BG monitoring. Many vets still don't understand how valuable an aid an at-home blood glucose monitoring kit like this is. Your pet can also benefit IMO if they are hypoglycemic (some cancers / ilnesses can cause low blood glucose) though the meter just says LOW when levels are below the meter's operating range (emergency time, if it were to happen and another reason to do regular control solution tests so you don't waste time making a control test at a time where your attention must be on your pet -- knowing what to do then is a separate issue).

With humans, diabetes monitoring has been the single most useful medical advance in controlling their diabetes, I think you and your pet deserve as much.

This item that we ordered at amazon has been a blessing. We ordered the item for our diabetic dog and it helps us to keep a record of her glucose levels so that we know if we need to change the amount of insulin that we give to her.It also was the best price.
Thanks amazon.com

I ordered the alphaTrak Blood Glucocose Monitoring System for our 13
year old Chocolate Lab with diabetes. This allows me to keep track of
his blood sugar levels and stay on top of his treatment and insulin
dosages. I reordered the test strips and my order arrived in a timely
manner. Compared to other websites, the price was lower and the products
are of high quality. I would definitely recommend the AlphaTrak system.
It has helped our family tremendously.

arrives in 2 to 3 days, 2nd time I have used this vendor and have had consistent service/response.

These were first recommended to me by my Veterinarian for my little Shihpooh dog. They are quick on the blood uptake and quite accurate. I haven't used anything else and I always will order them from Amazon.com because of the best price and best shipping choices. These strips have helped make glucose monitoring of my pet a whole lot easier! I am grateful for medical products like these. Thank you.

These strips are a must have if your pet has diabetes, not human strips! These are extremely accurate are much less expensive than purchasing at your veterinarians office, where charged me over $150 for a box of 50. I paid 1/3 of that here!

I have a dog that is diabetic and I have to order from online stores as Florence does not have anything for diabetic animals. I always have great service from Amazon.