Contour is among the best brands of Glucometer and is providing the best and easy to use glucometer according to many of their customers.
Contour has produced three types of glucometer and they are Contour Ts, Contour Plus and Contour plus one.
In this post we will have a comparison between Contour plus and Contour plus one and conclude the best one for you.
Contour plus one is the latest glucometer from Contour in India.
Test strips:
The Contour plus one can be used by contour plus test strips and there is no different test strip made specifically for contour plus one.
The price of test strip can range between 17 to 19 INR(Rs) which is affordable compared to some glucometers that produces test strips for 20 to 22 INR(Rs).
Let’s compare both the glucometers
VS
Contour plus
Contour plus One
Accuracy:
Bayer Contour has fulfilled minimum accuracy requirements of the ISO 15197:2013 standard and are accurate and easy to use.
The Accuracy of both the glucometer is more than 95% or ±15 mg/dL of the real value.
Coding:
Coding is not required in both the glucometer and they can be used right away.
Price:
If you compare the prices of the glucometer then Contour plus is cheaper compared to contour plus One
The difference in their price is around 500 INR.
But the price is justified with the features Contour plus One comes with.
Ease of Use:
Both the Glucometer is easy to use and you won’t find any problem while using any of the two.
But if you are looking for :
Small glucometer that is easy to carry anywhere in your bag or even in your pocket.
A glucometer that looks better and stylish from other glucometer
A glucometer that doesn’t look like a glucometer (this may seem funny but many younger people do not use glucometer around their friends as it looks really embarrassing to them).
If you want a glucometer that fulfills the above concerns then go for Contour plus one right away as it has a good design and is small and has many features compared to contour plus.
Contour plus also has a good build quality and can be used if you want a simple glucometer and it is also lightweight and can be carried anywhere but Contour plus One is much smaller and lighter compared to Contour plus.
Blood sample :
Both the Glucometer only takes about 0.6 ml of blood sample for the test and this is lower compared to some other glucometer that takes 1 to 2 ml of blood sample(Accu chek active) for the result.
Test time:
It takes 5 seconds for both the glucometers to show the result and this is almost in all latest glucometers like accu chek guide.
Second Chance sampling:
Now this is the feature that makes it a different and better glucometer than others and both contour plus and Contour plus one has this feature.
In short you can use the test strip again if the blood sample is low while taking a result that helps to save money and time.
Most of the time when the blood sample is not enough you have to use a new test strip in some glucometers but in these the glucometer will show a warning symbol telling you that the blood quantity is low and then you can apply more blood over the test strip.
But there is a timer after the warning is shown and you have to put more blood within that time or else you can’t use the test strip again.
In Contour plus, you are provided with a 30 second timer and within 30 seconds you have to take out the strip and apply the blood and put the strip inside again.
This may seem like a game of improving speed.
And if you are slow then Contour plus One comes with a 60 sec timer which is quite more and you can slowly reapply the blood without tension.
Bluetooth:
Now this feature makes a glucometer almost a smart glucometer and if you are looking for only smart glucometers then read this Best smart Glucometers in India
Contour plus does not have Bluetooth and cannot be connected to your phone but Contour plus one has Bluetooth function and you can download Contour Diabetes app and connect through Bluetooth and analyse the results.
About Contour Diabetes app:
Easy to sync all your data
Its easy to share with your loved ones and your doctor
The app also shows patterns and trends to avoid future complications.
Storage:
Contour plus has a storage of 480 memory and it is enough for some people who are not totally measuring everyday.
Contour plus One comes with 800 memory and you can also view results through your phone.
Smart light:
This feature is helpful for those who can’t judge their results and smart light can help you out through color about your results.
Green = within target Amber = above target Red = below target
You can also switch off the smart light if you don’t need them.
Meal markers:
There are three types of meal markers in both the Glucometer
Fasting Meal marker:
Set this if you are testing within 8 hours of no meal.
Before-Meal marker:
Set this if you are testing within 1 hour before a meal.
After-Meal marker:
Set this if you are testing after 2 hours of meal.
These are marker or alarms which can be helpful in reminding the right time to test your glucose level.
In Contour Plus you have to set all the meal markers using the device which can be some hectic work to set the reminders using the small display but In Contour plus One you can set the reminders using your phone or the device which makes it easy to set.
Averages:
This mode helps you to view the average of all your readings.
Contour plus shows weekly and monthly average of your glucose level in the display of the meter.
But Contour plus one shows averages and patterns with upcoming trends directly in your smartphone and it becomes quite easy to understand the results.
Conclusion
If you want a smart glucometer then go with Contour plus One as it is small and provides much easy usage.
If you don’t want to use many features and just want a glucometer that is easy to use and accurate and better than some glucometers in the market then you can choose Contour plus.
If money is not a problem then go with Contour plus one which is better in design and can be carried easily in a pocket.
Now its upto you to decide.
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