Out Of Blood SugarTest Results (NAPSA)—Color has long been used to help communicate important information when it matters most. In fact, people process color before they’re even consciously awareofit. Now, it’s being used in an innovative way to help people with diabetes. The new OneTouch Verio Flex blood glucose meter with ColorSure technology uses color to take the guesswork out of understanding test results. This can be good news for many of the nearly 30 million Americans with diabetes who regularly test their blood sugar to detect highs and lows and work with their healthcare professional to make therapy and lifestyle adjustments as needed to stay healthy. Color Brings Clarity With each test, the meter uses blue, green or red to instantly show whether a test result is low, in range or high. This can be particularly important if the result is low and the person needs to recognize and respond to low blood sugar quickly. The low and high range limits set in the meter can be customized for each patient based on a healthcare professional’s recommendations. In a clinical study of 99 patients conducted in October, 2014, 93 percent agreed that the simple color range indicator of the meter helped them easily interpret their blood glucose readings. This is key because understanding what your In combination, the meter and app help patients managetheir blood glucose on the go...in the moment and betweenoffice visits. Balancing Simplicity With Understanding “Research showsthat ease of use remains a very important reason for meter selection by a majority of patients, while, at the sametime, People with diabetes should test their blood sugar regularly and use that information to help makelifestyle and therapy adjustments, as recommendedbytheir doctor. Now, that can be easierto do. results mean is the first step in makingbetter decisions about your diabetes management. The samestudy also showed that 70 percent of patients agreed that the meter’s color range indicator could encourage them to test their blood sugar as often as their healthcare professional recommends. More For Those Who WantIt While the OneTouch Verio Flex meter has broad appeal as a simple meter on its own, for patients looking for additional capabilities, it also features built-in Bluetooth Smart Technology so it can wirelessly connect with the companion OneTouch Reveal mobile app available free for both Android and i0S mobile devices. one third say they can’t make sense of their blood sugarresults,” says Dr. Jeremy Pettus, Endocrinologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. “The new OneTouch Verio Flex meter is designed to help people with diabetes better understand and managetheir blood glucose. It provides basic information whenall they want to know is their number and if they’re in range; while the mobile app provides key insights and information sharing if they’re interested in more.” Covered By Most Insurance The new OneTouch Verio Flex system is available nationally wherever diabetes testing supplies are sold and uses OneTouch Verio test strips which have the lowest co-pay on the most health plans' and could save users $40 a month? In addition, the test strips are always covered by Medicare Part B? Learn More OneTouch brandproductsare recommendedby more endocrinologists and primary care physicians than any other brand.For further information, visit www.OneTouch.com. wee eee ee ee eee eee eee WOEE na ee ee eee 1. Some health plans might cover more than onetest strip at the lowest co-pay. 2. Co-pay savings is based on average co-pay differential between preferred and non-preferred tiers. 3. Not a guarantee of coverage and payment. Coverage and payment may be subject to co-insurance, deductible, and patienteligibility requirements. Dr. Pettus is a paid consultant for LifeScan, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LifeScan Scotland Ltd is underlicense. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google, Ine. iOSis a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used underlicense.
