Now testing takes just 5 seconds so you can get on with life
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The intelligent meter that adapts to your lifestyle
Accu-Chek Advantage® meters are being upgraded to Accu-Chek Performa® – and that’s good news for you The new Accu-Chek® Performa meter provides test results in just 5 seconds, using just a 0.6µL blood sample. That’s five times faster than the Accu-Chek® Advantage. It’s the accepted world standard in diagnostic testing and it’s now available here in New Zealand. Roche Diagnostics is upgrading Accu-Chek® Advantage meters with the new Accu-Chek® Performa. For people who have an Accu-Chek® Advantage meter, the upgrade is at NO CHARGE. • A new Accu-Chek® Performa meter is provided FREE of charge to people who currently have an Accu-Chek® Advantage. • Accu-Chek® Performa testing strips are on the Pharmaceutical Schedule, so you can start using your Accu-Chek® Performa meter as soon as you receive it. Normal prescription fees apply. • The upgrade also includes a FREE Accu-Chek® Multiclix lancing device that’s so gentle on your finger you’ll hardly notice it. • Your new Accu-Chek® Performa comes with 10 Accu-Chek® Performa testing strips. • Pick up your prescription for Accu-Chek® Performa testing strips the same way you currently pick up your Accu-Chek® Advantage testing strips.
Need help? If you have any questions about the upgrade or the new Accu-Chek® Performa, just call our friendly, fully trained team from 8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, on 0800 80 22 99
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The upgrade from Accu-Chek® Advantage to Accu-Chek® Performa gives you faster and better testing functions.
faStEr 5 second test. You get fast results, so you can test then get on with life quickly
coolEr
SmallEr
6 to 44˚c temperature range.
0.6µL sample.
Accu-Chek® Performa will operate in a broad range of conditions, hot to cold
SmartEr intelligent, infra-red connectivity. For fast, cable-free computer analysis of all the information collected in the meter
Just a tiny drop means lancing is less painful and easier
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reasons Accu-Chek Performa is better
EaSiEr test alarms and hypo warnings. Reminds you to test
Accu-Chek速 Performa: The faster, smarter, easier meter 500-result memory capacity more test history means you can manage your diabetes better as you have more information.
Preset date & time provides faster set up and is more convenient for you
Hypo indicator meter warns you if your blood glucose level is too high or too low
Rubber grips make the meter easier to hold and use
Test averaging 7, 14, and 30 day test averaging provides access to more comprehensive testing records
Test reminders in case you forget to test General flag helps you remember events associated with results
5 second results for faster testing, so you can get on with your life
Accu-Chek® Performa: Gold standard test strips Easy handling The Accu-Chek® Performa test strips are sturdy and constructed to be handled by real people, so you don’t need to fuss or worry about touching them.
Checks for accuracy To save you time and hassle, there are 6 gold contacts on every Accu-Chek® Performa test strip which check to make sure everything is right before you test. It automatically checks for: Expired test strip Wide sampling area makes it easier to target and quickly absorbs the sample Yellow & grey contrasts provide good visibility
Strip hasn’t been affected by humidity Physical damage to test strip Under dose of blood sample If adjustment needed for variations in temperature and haematocrit
Convenient flip top container so no waste from foil wrappers
Accu-Chek® Multiclix: A gentle lancing device Accu-Chek® Multiclix is a well designed low fuss lancing device, which contains six lancets in a drum, so you never have to handle an actual lancet again. It’s easy to use and over 90% of patients using Accu-Chek® Multiclix say it is less painful than their existing device1,2. Just load the drum and you’re all ready to go.
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3 tWiSt to change lancet
REFERENCES: 1. Koubeck, R.J. The Role of Lancet Device Design in Pain Experienced During Self-Testing of Glucose; 2. Fruhstorfer, H. Virtually Pain-Free Collection of Blood from the Finger Pad. Data on file.
Accu-Chek速 SmartPix: Give your Health Professional the best possible picture of your diabetes management Accu-Chek速 SmartPix is a handy little device that connects to your Accu-Chek速 Performa meter via infrared connection. Through a simple connection, it transmits your test results to your PC in visual graphs. This allows your doctor or healthcare professional to discuss your results easily and give you the best possible advice concerning your diabetes care.
The intelligent meter that adapts to your lifestyle. www.accu-chek.co.nz Accu-Chek® is a trademark of the Roche Group. © 2007 Roche Diagnostics 15 Rakino Way, PO Box 62 089, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand. Accu-Chek® Enquiry Line 0800 80 22 99 Always read the label and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.