Introduction:
Contour Next Gen is a small, easy-to-use blood glucose monitoring system by Ascensia Diabetes Care that combines laboratory-grade accuracy with user-friendly operation. Contour is a Bluetooth-integrated meter that helps to manage your high and low glucose trends. Results are simply synced via the contour diabetes App on your compatible smartphones. The red, green, and yellow light indicators help you quickly understand your result without needing to read numbers. The Second chance sampling features help you indicate that the blood drop is not enough add more to monitor. These amazing features help reduce strip wastage and make testing easier than traditional ones.
Note: Next GEN Contour Blood glucose meter is a Vitro diagnostic device for home use, not for neonatal or diagnostic screening. If you are unsure about reading, kindly visit the lab for proper testing.
Key Features of Next Gen Glucometer
Easy to use
The features you want from a Contour Next Gen are Easy to read, big numbers on display, and easy to use. Built-in SmartLIGHT guides interpretation (green = in-range, yellow/red = above/below). The meter turns on automatically when a test strip is inserted or can be powered on via the “OK” button.
Second Chance Sampling
Contour Next Gen Glucometer gives you a second chance to drop your blood drop within 60 seconds if your first drop is sufficient to monitor. This chance helps in reducing wasted strips.
High accuracy
It meets/exceeds ISO 15197:2013 accuracy standards for blood glucose meters with a personalised Hi/Lo target alerts, helping manage high/low readings.
Portability & Integration
The lightweight (only 53 g) of this glucometer helps you to carry it anywhere at any time. Interesting to know that it also integrates with Apple Health for seamless data transfer.
How to Use Next Gen Meter
Contour Next Gen has the following 5 main steps.
1
Insert a Contour® NEXT test strip (gray end first) into the next Gen. It powers on automatically.
2
Use the Microlet® lancing device to prick your fingertip. Wipe away the first drop with cotton, and gently squeeze a fresh one.
3
Touch the second fresh drop of blood to the tip of the strip. The meter will “sip” the sample automatically.
3
From 1-5 seconds, your blood sugar reading appears with a colored light: Green=in range, yellow means above range, and red indicates below range.
3
If paired via Bluetooth®, your reading is automatically sent to the Contour DIABETES app for tracking and trends.
Connects with CONTOUR DIABETES app
The free CONTOUR DIABETES app is accessible to care for diabetes self-management, adding awareness and sense to the results.
Easy to use:
Synchronizes repeatedly with the meter to upload all blood glucose readings to an electronic diary.
Easy to recognize:
Patterns help recognize trends in blood glucose results and show notifications of potential reasons.
Easy to share:
The blood sugar diary report can be sent before, or shared during, an appointment with a healthcare professional.
The CONTOUR DIABETES app applies appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is processed securely and in compliance with applicable laws.
What’s in the Box
The Contour NEXT GEN Meter Value Pack includes:
- Contour NEXT GEN meter
- 10 MICROLET lancets
- Pack of 20 Contour NEXT test strips
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Emily Johnson –
I like its feature of integrating with Contour Diabetes Apps which track my glucose trend over time
James Brown –
The Contour Next Gen glucose meter has been a game-changer for me in managing my diabetes.
Daniel Taylor –
What impresses me most is its accuracy; I’ve compared its readings with lab results, and they’re consistently spot-on.
Oliver Smith –
I highly recommend Contour Next Gen for anyone looking for a reliable, user-friendly glucose meter that delivers accurate results.