Question 1

Is this for animals or humans?

Accepted Answer

This glucose meter is for humans ONLY.

To accurately measure blood glucose for animals (dogs and cats) an animal glucose meter must be used.

Here’s why.

Meters for humans do not deliver accurate glucose readings for pets because of differences between the “distribution of glucose in the blood” in humans vs animals.

That’s key to remember.

Humans: 58% of glucose is located in plasma and 42% of the glucose in the red blood cells.

Dogs: 87.5% of the glucose is located in plasma and 12.5% of the glucose in the red blood cells

Cats: 93% of the glucose is located in plasma and only 7% of the glucose in the red blood cells.

As you can see, the “distribution of glucose in the blood” in humans and in animals is very different. There is also a variation between the SIZE of the red blood cells between humans and animals.

Even more, humans and pets have a different PCV (packed cell volume) – humans: 37-50%, dog: 37-55%, cat: 24-45%, meaning that the number of red blood cells differs greatly.

Meters for humans are also calibrated only for human plasma. Meters made for cats and dogs are calibrated only for animal plasma. Using a human glucose meter to measure glucose levels in cats and dogs can deliver inaccurate results —ones that are often significantly different than what the pet’s true levels actually are.

I hope this clears things up.

Question 2

Do I need to purchase anything else besides this kit or does it include everything? It says it does, but I want to be sure that is true.

Accepted Answer

Includes everything you need. Doesn't include a standardized test solution, which allows you to test that the meter is reading within the appropriate range, or a data cable. You will need to purchase a data cable if you plan to upload your data to your computer.  You really don't NEED either -- but I got them because I'm a data geek

Question 3

Does it test for ketones?

Accepted Answer

No it does not. Sorry. I have the Precision Xtra® glucometer and it does a wonderful job checking ketones.

Question 4

do you need the control solution?

Accepted Answer

You do NOT need the control solution to test your blood glucose level, and not every brand offers one in their starter kits. But its good to have one if you see any abnormal readings.

ASIN	B00NG0MSPQ
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Brand	Active Forward
Brand Name	Active Forward
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 3,500 Reviews
Included Components	Contour NEXT Meter, 100 Contour NEXT Test Strips, 100 Active Forward Lancets (30g), Lancing Device, Manual, Logbook & Carry Case
Item Weight	1.6 ounces
Manufacturer	active1st
Model Name	Next EZ
Model Number	MED-A103-100Kit
Number of Items	1
Operating Time	5 seconds
Part Number	MED-A103-100Kit
UPC	736846516473
Unit Count	1 Count

Contour NEXT Diabetes Testing Kit, 100 Count | Contour NEXT EZ Meter, 100 Contour NEXT Test Strips, 100 Lancets, Lancing Device, Control Solution, Manuals, Log Book & Carry Case

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