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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why must the visual color check be realized within 30 to 60 seconds after application?

The Accu-Chek Active meter detects the color change in the test pad area. If the test pad is checked too early, the glucose reaction may not yet be finished. If it is done too late, the color may have already changed due to drying.

Do I lose the memory or the time and date setting when changing the battery?

The stored values will be kept in the meter at all times: they cannot get lost when changing the battery. If the battery change is done according to the user instructions (empty battery stays in the meter until new battery is available to be inserted) the time and date settings remain stored in the meter as well.

What type of measurements can be flagged?

When the result is shown, you can use 4 different flags by pressing the M or S button. Options are:

  • Before meal
  • Control solution
  • After meal
  • General
What happens if I do not apply enough blood on the test strip?

The meter detects if not enough blood has been applied. If the amount of blood you applied is insufficient, after a few seconds an acoustic warning in the form of 3 beeps sounds. You can then apply an additional amount of blood.

Can I delete stored results?

It is not possible to delete stored results.

Is it possible to test with different blood sample types?

Yes, it is possible to test with all types of blood (capillary, venous, arterial, and neonatal).

Is it possible to use the old test strip with the new meter?

Yes, it is possible. 

Is it possible to use the new test strip with the old and actual meter?

Yes, it is possible to use the new test strip with all Accu-Chek Active meter generations.

Are there any differences between the current meter and the ‘no coding’ version of the Accu-Chek Active meter?

The meters are identical. The only difference is that the new meters will have no code chip slot anymore.

Is it possible to use the orange test strips with the ‘no coding’ meter?

No. The customers should NOT USE orange test strips with the ‘no coding’ meter. 

Without an automatic strip expiration warning, how can a user avoid testing with an expired strip?

As users currently do with most other types of blood glucose test strips on the market, they can simply check the expiration date clearly printed on their vial of the Accu-Chek Active test strips. After this date, any remaining test strips should be discarded and patients should use a new vial of test strips. This method is simpler than some other competitive strips, which still require the user to calculate and write their expiration date on their vial. Users should never test with expired test strips.

Will the test strip expiry warning exist on the new ‘no coding’ meter?

No. The test strip expiry warning will not exist on the new ‘no coding’ meter because the expiry date was delivered on the code chip. As the new meters will have no code chip anymore the expiry warning information will not be provided.

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Accu-Chek Active

Item Description

The Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meter packs many powerful features into a smaller size. No coding reduces handling steps,  see test result averages up to 90 days, get alerts if your test strips are expired or if you’ve underdosed, re-dose within 10 seconds, set pre-and post-meal reminders to test, and more.

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SIZE

97.8 x 46.8 x 19.1mm

WEIGHT

50g

FAST

Results in 5 seconds

MEMORY

500 test results

Benefits and Features

accurate:

  • Accurate1 blood glucose measurement

easy: 

  • No coding for even easier blood glucose monitoring
  • easy-to-read display  (new typeface)
  • intuitive handling with just 2 buttons

 safe:

  • Underdose detection
  • visual double check
  • 10 seconds re-dose option

 clever:

  • Pre- and postmeal markers
  • postprandial reminder
  • 7,14,30 or now 90 day test averages
  • USB interface for data transfer

  Remark:

Previous Accu-Chek Active meter generations will be upgraded to no coding via black activation chip . Know more>>

1The Accu-Chek Active bGM system meets the DIN EN ISO 15197:2013 requirements (data on file, 2014).

Additional specifications
Meter type :

Accu-Chek Active meter (Model GB)

Catalogue no. / Serial no. :

See type plate on the back of the meter

Test principle :

Determination of glucose in fresh capillary blood by reflectance photometry.

Blood glucose values can be tested in whole blood or plasma.

The meter displays blood glucose values corresponding to those in plasma.

Measuring interval :

10-600 mg/dL

Blood volume :

1-2 μl

Measuring time :

Test strip in the meter: approx. 5 seconds

Test strip outside the meter: approx. 08 seconds

Power supply :

1 battery (type CR2032)

Battery life :

approx. 1000 tests or approx. 1 year

Automatic power-off :

after 30 or 90 seconds depending on operating status

Memory :

500 test results with time and date, as well as 7, 14, 30 and 90 days averages

Temperature :

During testing: +8 to +42°C

During storage without battery: -25 to +70°C

During storage with battery: -20 to +50°C

Atmospheric humidity :

During testing: up to 85% relative humidity

During testing: up to 93% relative humidity

Altitude:

Sea level to 4000 m

Dimensions :

97.8 x 46.8 x 19.1 mm

Weight :

Without battery: approx. 46 g

With battery: approx. 50 g

Display :

96-segment liquid crystal display (LCD)

Interface :

USB (Micro B)

Safety class :

III

Electromagnetic compatibility :

The Accu-Chek Active meter meets the electromagnetic immunity requirements and the electromagnetic emissions requirements as per EN 61326-2-6 and EN ISO 15197 Annex A.

The chosen basis for electrostatic discharge immunity testing was basic standard IEC 61000-4-2.

Performance analysis :

Calibration and traceability: The performance data for the Accu-Chek Active bGM system was calibrated using venous blood containing various glucose concentrations. Reference values are obtained using the hexokinase method, which is calibrated using the ID-GCMS method.

Accuracy performance :

The Accu-Chek Active bGM system meets the DIN EN ISO 15197:2013 requirements (data on file, 2014).

How to use Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meter

Testing your blood glucose is an essential part of managing diabetes. The Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meter can help to make it convenient by giving you fast, hassle-free, and accurate results in 4 simple steps.

  • Insert the glucose test strip
  • Prick your finger with the lancet to draw out a blood drop.
  • Carefully touch the blood drop onto the green field of the test strip.
  • Read the blood glucose result.