Bayer A1C Now At-Home A1C System, Self Check

by Bayer

Product Features

• 6 Free Gifts included: Tips to Improve Your A1c number
• How to convert Your A1c number to Average Blood Glucose
• Free Subscription to Diabetes In Control.com
• Free 1 hr pod cast
• Free Access to Ask Dr. Bernstein Webcast

Product Description

2 test kit. At-home results in 5 minutes. 2-3 month indication of average blood glucose. Small blood sample. Lab accurate. What does your A1C number meant? (Nathan DM, Kuenen J, Borg R, et al. Translating the A1C assay into estimated average glucose values. Diabetes Care: 2008; 31[8]: 1473-1478.) A1C measures your average blood glucose level over the past 2-3 months. For most people with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that your A1C should be under 7%. A 1% point reduction in your A1C lowers the risk of serious complications by 40% (UKPDS 35. BMJ 2000; 321:405-12). Remember that your A1C is your big picture measurement. Don't use it for daily blood glucose measurement. This test is for home use monitoring of glycemic control in patients with diabetes. This kit contains: 1 A1CNow SelfCheck Monitor; 2 single-use cartridges; 2 shaker pouches; 1 quick reference guide; 1 overview and helpful hints; 1 instructional DVD; 1 extra lancet. Components manufactured in Malaysia, Singapore and USA.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 3.6 x 7.5 inches ; 6.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002V708IY
• UPC: 301933030028
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,409 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #2 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Diabetes > Monitors & Kits
  • #4 in Health & Personal Care > Medical Supplies & Equipment > Health Monitors > Blood Glucose

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars williebee says, January 28, 2010

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William L. Enders - See all my reviews
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Product arrived on time. I tested my A1C and compared it with the one I had drawn at the lab the accuracy of the test was right on. I am very happy to have a home test to keep my diabetes in check.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great if you don't have insurance., January 25, 2010

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Admiral Adama "Amazon addict" (Quakertown, PA) - See all my reviews

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I was skeptical about this home A1C so i did one test at the lab at almost the same time. The results were very similar for both. It was very easy to use and the price (per test - 2 included) was about 1/4 of going to a lab.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Was way off from lab test done within 1 hour, April 26, 2010

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A. Suter (san jose) - See all my reviews
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I had high hopes and was beginning to depend on this when
I found its results were way off from lab results done within.
1 hour. A1c tests should not vary much if done within close
proximity since A1c reflects 2-3 months average.

For me it was off by a count of 1.2 which is unacceptable.
.1 .2 or even .3 is understandable but 1.2 ? that's as good
as no test done.