[Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Mon Feb 22 05:44:36 UTC 2021

The way your meter works sounds basically identical to the way the contour next one works. I do not know if there is a way to transfer a test from the meter to the app if somehow it is missed or not. I don’t intend to press any of the buttons on the meter for fear of like you say getting it into the wrong menu and then needing help to get out of it.  The beeps to tell you that the meter has turned on when you insert the strip and when the testing countdown starts are at a high pitch and not terribly loud, probably similar to the meter that you have. Perhaps it might be possible to increase the volume of the beeps on the meter, but I do not know.
As I use an insulin pump and the Dexcom I will not be using the meter to the extent that other people would if they are not using these two devices. The app has many interesting features and looks like it could be a little complex but personally I will just be using it to get individual tests when I need to calibrate my Dexcom, Confirm that the Dexcom is correct or to check my blood sugar during the warm-up time when I am getting no Dexcom readings.
I hope this helps.  I only received the device yesterday so I am not familiar with all the inns and outs but I can easily perform the basic function that I want it for which is to get a quick test result that I feel is reliable.
Patricia

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> On Feb 21, 2021, at 7:04 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Patricia,
> 
>     So, I have some questions for you.  I have the Accuchek guide, which I have some frustrations with.  It, like the Contour connects to a phone app.  With the contour, how does the process work?  With the guide, you put a strip in, and it beeps to let you know the machine is on.  Then you put the blood on the strip and it beeps again.  Sometimes it will give a different toned beep to let you know there's an error.  Like the Contour, it's supposed to automatically connect and transfer the reading to the phone app.  If this doesn't happen, there's a way to make the app download from the device.  I've figured out the button combination on the meter to get this to work.  As long as it isn't hung up in other menus on the meter.  If it gets into the other menus, then I have to get sighted assistance to get unstuck.  Also, when the battery is getting low, it gives a message that a sighted person can read, but nothing shows up on the app.  I am Deafblind, and the beeps are somewhat soft and higher pitched, I've found that if there's much background noise, I have a difficult time hearing the beeps.  I like the app, with Talkback at least, it's easy to use.  Now that I've explained the process with the guide, and my frustrations, how does the Contour compare?  Thanks.
> Warmly,
> Doula
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> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:02 PM
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> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> Allen,
> I’m glad you found this information valuable.
> I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don’t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
> As you all know I’m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements
> 
> https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4
> 
> https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline
> 
> Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it’s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
> Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
> Patricia
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Patricia,
>> 
>> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
>> 
>> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
>> 
>> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
>> 
>> Alan Lemly
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
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>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
>> 
>> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
>> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
>> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
>> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
>> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia
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