Freestyle Flash Test Strips

Many of the technological advances made by companies like Abbott Diabetes Care (makers of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Flash blood glucose meters) arise from the advancements made to the test strips. Improve the test strip and you improve the overall product. This is certainly the case with FreeStyle. Because of technological improvements made to the test strips themselves, the FreeStyle can make an accurate reading using just a very tiny drop of blood.

A person with diabetes using the FreeStyle Flash can draw a blood sample from their thigh or calf, forearm or upper arm, or even the fleshy place in their hand. This is a fabulous alternative for those children with diabetes or those who are especially sensitive to pain.

Having to prick oneself with a lancet four times a day, every day, is just unbearable for some people. They would rather reduce the number of readings they take per day than endure this discomfort. Unfortunately, reduced readings often lead directly to poorer glycemic control. Since good glycemic control is a necessary part of good diabetes care, its importance cannot be emphasized enough.

When a person with diabetes has poor glycemic control, there is increased chance of developing some dangerous complications of diabetes. Poor glycemic control can lead to small blood vessel diseases which can result in gangrene (and amputation), renal failure, and blindness. With the pain-free testing afforded by FreeStyle Flash and traditional FreeStyle, everyone can now take part in the frequent testing that help better glycemic control.