OneTouch UltraSmart Blood Glucose Monitoring System

by OneTouch

Product Features

• Please read all label information on delivery
• Blood glucose monitoring system with meter and electronic logbook
• Includes meter, control solution, blood sampler, 10 lancets, carrying case, and instructions
• Accurate results in 5 seconds; fast and easy entry
• Compatible with InTouch 2.0 diabetes computer program

Product Description

INDICATIONS: A meter and electronic logbook in one unit. Accurate results in 5 seconds. Alternate site blood testing using arm or finger. With 3, 000-record memory, one touch UltraSmart&1440;Meter offers a full diabetes management program.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00008O2XL
• UPC: 353885524018
• Item model number: UltraSmart
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,954 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #25 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Diabetes > Monitors & Kits

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Versatile improvement on an already powerful meter, June 10, 2003

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Troy Hoshor (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OneTouch UltraSmart Blood Glucose Monitoring System (Health and Beauty)

I upgraded to the the OneTouch UltraSmart meter after being an Ultra user for 1.5 years after getting diabetes. Being my third meter, I have to say-- without a doubt-- that it is the best I've used to date. The PDA functionality is utterly useful, especially for those who have been unable to commit to a paper logbook or who don't want to spend the money on the proprietary interface cable.

The only reason I gave this meter four stars instead of a fifth is because of the case. It is a little firmer than the Ultra case (which I personally like), but for those trying to fit the case in a small jacket pocket it is a tad more difficult. Also (this is the primary reason I didn't add the fifth star) the test strip tube location is horrendous. The way that LifeScan builds the tubes, they have this ridge that juts out which makes it easier to open. For my Ultra case, I could fold the ridge down on the side. For the UltraSmart case, the loop is in a totally different position, which forces the ridge against either the meter or the finger-pricker. There didn't seem to be a "good" position to put the test strip tube in.

Overall, however, I still love the meter itself. It's quick and fast. After hours of flipping through options, the battery life still is running strong. Alsom, the backlight is a dream. It comes in handy in places like dark theaters where light is often absent.

One final contention I have with the meter is one of the options on the meter is "Help." When I was wondering how to change menu settings, I selected it, and a dialog box popped up telling me to access the manual or LifeScan's website. How useful of a help feature is that? Common sense would have said to either include a help system or don't even put the word in at all. Without the "Help" option, the primary text dialog wouldn't even need to scroll. Just a small critique from a UI (user interface) perspective.

Let me reiterate that this is still-- despite the test tube location on the case and the perplexing help feature-- the best meter on the market today.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good bit of kit, June 27, 2009

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C. Taylor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OneTouch UltraSmart Blood Glucose Monitoring System (Health and Beauty)

I already have the European version of the UltraSmart, but needed a US version in mg/dl so that I can calibrate my US continuous glucose monitor.

They are fairly accurate and only take about 5-seconds to provide a reading.

I like the fact that only a tiny amount of blood is required and the monitor offers loads of features on the screen like trends etc. All of this can be uploaded to the computer with a cable, which is not included and must be purchased separately!

I am sure that there are lots of other good monitors around, but I'm happy with this one. Recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT METER!!!!! WILL DEFINITELY BUY MORE!!!!, March 26, 2011

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Ronald Nash "Mr_Ed" (Stone Mountain GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: OneTouch UltraSmart Blood Glucose Monitoring System (Health and Beauty)

Great functionality! My son is a type 1 diabetic, and this meter allows input for the amount of carbs he takes in and an input for how much insulin he takes! There is also a input for exercise and general health log!!! All in all, this is a powerful meter that is perfect for a type 1 diabetic!!!!!