CareSens N Bluetooth Meter

I was suspicious if this very affordable glucose monitor would do its job and to my surprise, it far exceeds my expectation. Let me get the neg out of the way first. Connecting to its Bluetooth was a nightmare, just wasn't able to connect after 10+ tries. Found a YouTube video that help solve the issue, basically had to go to Bluetooth setting in iPhone and forget the CareSensNPlus (my model) device from My list (from previous failed connections), and then follow instruction to reconnect Bluetooth. After that I was successful in the connection, and thereafter, the Bluetooth has been solid, all measurement automatically uploads to iPhone once you pull out the test strip. I don't have any other monitor to compare but to me everything is solid and very easy to use, and nothing seems flimsy or will break anytime soon. I think its fairly accurate although again i don't have much to compare against, but it seems reasonable from my clinic test result, and has been fairly consistent from all of my testings. I'll likely get another kit to verify. The lancet tool is easy to use, just insert the lanset and twist the top. It has an adjustable needle length which is nice so you don't poke a larger than needed. A really nice touch is that It came with a very nice soft pouch that stores everything you needed on the go. I didn't think this would be useful but if i go to work, i can take it with me without looking for another bag that's not made for it. The pouch just holds everything neatly in place with its elastic straps and zipper pocket

I've used a number of different glucose meters over the years and this is as good as any but at a much better price. I know, I know, most of us get a meter for free from our doctor or insurance. But those are like men's razors, the device is free but the strips will put you in debt! I've had meters where the test strips cost $1 apiece! These cost me 26 cents each (including tax).The strips themselves are quite reliable and easy to use. Very few "mis-reads" where you waste a strip because it didn't pull enough blood for the test (or just didn't work). Maybe 1 or 2 failed tests per 100.The required sample size is quite small. You won't have to "open a vein" to test, as it felt like with one meter I had!This device also has bluetooth connectivity. So, if you want, you can install their app and the meter will automatically sync with your phone so that it's easier to view results and observe trends. But if you don't want to, the meter works perfectly by itself.

I want to take time to talk about this product. I only do this when I find a product that is exceptional or terrible. Today it is exceptional. I have used this device for about three months now and to use it is rather simple, but I did have trouble pairing. It may be because I am not a computer geek, but I had to call two different times to get my App on my phone to detect and pair the device. It works well when you are able to follow the instructions, but there is also some things that need to be considered, like removing the device from the BT devices and re-registering it again. This was a small glitch, but with the customer support, it was very easy. The two people I talked to were excellent. I greatly appreciate their professionalism and expertise in getting me up and running.I also want to say that the test strips are economical when compared to other brands. I did compare and found that this brand is a good price. I'm a happy camper and hope to not need this device forever, as I am getting my blood sugar level down, since I am able to see the results of my food intake and how that measures out with the numbers as I check my blood sugar daily before breakfast. Learning to live with diabites and how to control my blood sugar level will help me to live a better life and have better health for the long term scenario.

Machine is very easy to use. The instructions and the manual need a good look. First, what about the cobtrol solution? If it needs to be used when using the first time, the quick start guide shoild say that. And is there only control A in this model? Then say that in the manual where it says what is in the package. Usually for any equipment with many components, there is a picture saying which is which and what are all the things in the bundle. Is there other control solution like Control A? What is the range of the control? The tiny print on the solution bottle is impossible to read and yoyr booklet does not say anything about the range but xxx-xxxx. So what is the point of a control solution if the users don't know the standard range? Please update your manual and e-post here. What is the control A solution' range? You can at least answrr that here very quickly. Thanks so much and I anticipate your reply soon.

UPDATE: Amazon had a replacement delivered to me the next day and it synced instantly to the SmartLog app. I followed the same instructions that failed yesterday, so I’m even more reassured that it was the device that was defective. Very happy now that I have a working device. I really wanted this to work because it has the app and the bundle was such a killer deal. It worked instantly this time, so I’m not even deducting a star for the bad first device. Amazon handled it so well. I didn’t even have to worry about making a trip to return the first device. They arranged pick up by UPS. Very very happy!Same issues others had with the device failing to pair. I followed the instructions exactly. I turned my phone off/on. Uninstalled/reinstalled the app. Nothing worked. Even using the machine itself, constantly received “Er4” message. Glad others had a better experience, but I specifically got this model to use the app for convenience. I will try another smart monitor, but I’d rather have a functioning monitor without an app, than this device.

After several attempts will not pair with my iPhone 15 max pro at all. What a waste of money