LifeScan launches blood-glucose meter with color-coded range indicator for test results

 

 

WAYNE, Pa. — LifeScan on Tuesday introduced the new OneTouch Verio Blood Glucose Monitoring System that helps people with diabetes better understand their results without any extra effort. The OneTouch Verio System features a color-coded range indicator that shows whether a test result is within, below or above the range limits set in the meter without the need to scroll or push buttons. It also looks for signs of progress and provides positive reinforcement with Progress Notes, which inform patients about the progress they are making in managing their diabetes and how often their blood glucose results are in range. 

 

After using the OneTouch Verio Meter for a week, 94% of people with diabetes said it made their test results simple to understand. 

 

"Nearly one third of people with diabetes say they can't make sense of their blood sugar results and many may feel overwhelmed by too much information, information that isn't clear, or simply by the day-to-day effort required to manage diabetes," stated William Polonsky, president of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute. "The OneTouch Verio Meter can help patients feel more confident about managing their blood sugar by providing helpful feedback about their results and opportunities for better control." 

 

The low- and high-range limits set in the OneTouch Verio Meter can be customized for each patient based on their healthcare professional's recommendations. With each test, the color-coded range indicator feature shows whether a result is below limit (blue), within range (green) or above the limit (red). When the meter displays a low result, it prompts the user to treat the low glucose result and retest in 15 minutes.

 

The OneTouch Verio Meter also helps patients see their success by providing two types of Progress Notes. An "achievement" message is displayed when the current result is in range following three consecutive above range results. A "consistency" message appears when 70% of results in the past seven days are in range.

 

As many as 94% of healthcare professionals surveyed believe the OneTouch Verio Meter will help people feel more engaged in their care and will provide valuable information for those wanting to better manage their diabetes.

 

The OneTouch Verio System is now available nationally wherever diabetes testing supplies are sold with an estimated retail price of $19.99.