One major difference between the 2 systems is the test strips. Bayer Contour glucose meters use Contour test strips whereas Contour NEXT glucose meters use Contour NEXT test strips. Much like the meters, these test strips share some similarities and dissimilarities. For the most part, they are fairly identical.
Contour test strips are used to measure glucose in the blood. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Contour is around $109.56, 21% off the average retail price of $139.86. Compare medical supplies and devices.
All of the trade name test strips were more precise than the alternative test strips designed for the individual meters. Conclusions: Alternative glucose test strips can be used to predict the actual laboratory blood glucose values but are generally not as accurate or precise as the trade name test strips.
Our CONTOUR®NEXT range, ideal for those with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 using insulin, is remarkably accurate to +/- 10% compared to lab results, surpassing even the industry standard1,4,5 enabling more accurate insulin dosing. The CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter specifically offers even greater outstanding accuracy at +/- 8.4%.
Meeting the New Contour Next ONE. The new Next ONE model is an upgrade of the Contour Next USB meter, which was discontinued as of Dec. 31, 2016. Now, the Contour Next ONE has eliminated all of those buttons except for a single round circle 'OK' button with an up and down choice.
† CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter meets ±10% accuracy vs. laboratory method, specifically: 99.5% of results within ±10% for blood glucose concentrations ≥5.55 mmol/L, and 100% of results within ±0.56 mmol/L accuracy vs. laboratory method for blood glucose concentrations <5.55 mmol/L.
Contour Next can show 7, 14, 30 or 90 day averages, but EZ only shows 7, 14 and 30 day averages. Contour Next requires a setup prior to doing your first test (self-guided testing setup) while the EZ requires no set-up and is ready to use right out of the box.
The highly accurate CONTOUR™NEXT meter is easy to use.
- Insert the grey end of a CONTOUR™NEXT test strip into the meter. The meter will turn on.
- When the Apply Blood screen appears, touch the test strip to the drop of blood. Hold it there until the meter beeps.
- Your test result will appear after a 5 second countdown.
Nope -- expired test strips should never be used. Using expired test strips means your test results aren't going to be accurate -- this can become really dangerous, really fast, because your test results are what guide you in making treatment decisions.
A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) after two hours indicates diabetes. A reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L and 11.0 mmol/L) indicates prediabetes.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers some diabetic test supplies, including blood sugar test strips, as durable medical equipment (DME).
All you have to do is:Click the SUBMIT button. Print your coupon and bring it to your local pharmacy with a prescription from your Doctor (or simply have your doctor call in the prescription) Purchase minimum 50-count CONTOUR®NEXT test strip at the pharmacy. Get your free* CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter.
