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Product Description
New
At-home results in 5 minutes
2-3 month indication of average blood glucose
Small blood sample
Lab accurate
What does your A1C number mean?*
A1C measures your average blood glucose level over the past 2-3 months.
For most people with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that your A1C should be under 7%.
A 1% point reduction in A1C lowers the risk of serious complications by 40%.**
Remember that your A1C is … More >>
Bayer Self Check At-Home A1C System, A1CNOW 1 ea
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Product arrived on time. I tested my A1C and compared it with the one I had drawn at the lab the accuracy of the test was right on. I am very happy to have a home test to keep my diabetes in check.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was skeptical about this home A1C so i did one test at the lab at almost the same time. The results were very similar for both. It was very easy to use and the price (per test – 2 included) was about 1/4 of going to a lab.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve been Type 1 for 12 years. I have taken nearly 50 A1c tests from sending blood work to labs or through the doctor’s office in-house testing kit (which seems very similar to A1c now). I test my blood glucose levels 12+ times per day, which is over 52,000 times so far in my lifetime. I am not bad with electronics, I’ve dealt with the insulin pumps and I currently use a Dexcom 7+. I am not new to this stuff.
I received the A1c Now kit in the mail. It was shipped to my PO Box and I picked it up the same day it was shipped. The PO was air-conditioned and it was only 65 degrees outside that day. There is a marking on the back of the A1cNow kit that will change color if the meter has been over-heated at any time prior to use. This marking registered that everything was in good condition. I waited approx an hour before I took the kit out. Upon opening the cartridge and inserting it, the meter gave me an error OR 6. I called the help desk and the lady told me that the kit was overheated at some point, which would cause the error code. She asked me to use the second kit while I was on the line with her. The 2nd cartridge also gave error OR 6.
I had to argue with them to ship me another product. The marking on the back of the box said it was never over-heated and then the kits both said that it was. I know that I didn’t leave it in the sunlight, nor did I have any place hot because it is still springtime. The air is cool, and so are the buildings.
Finally, I received my replacement kit. I brought the kit home and waited another hour to make sure the meter was at room temperature. My house is approx 60-64 degrees at all times. When I put in the first cartridge, the meter read error code OR 5. This error code means the meter is too cold. wtf?
I waited about 10 minutes, with the meter pressed between my palms to warm it up. Meanwhile, my blood sample was sitting when it’s not supposed to sit for more than 5 mins, but what choice did I have? I took the cartridge out, and re-inserted it. FINALLY, it was ready for a blood sample.
My A1c reading came off as 6.9. Do I trust this? I don’t know. Do I want to re-test? After three aggravating times, probably not. Will I use this product again? Only if there are no other options. I would rather wait for the lab.
Rating: 2 / 5
I love this product!! It is extremely easy to use & inexpensive. Great additional tool for taking charge of your diabetes!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m a type 2 diabetic – diagnosed in 12-08. My first professional lab A1c test was on 4-8-09 which indicated 6.0% after 3 months of diet & lifestyle modifications only – no medications. On 3-31-10, I had professional labs again which showed that my A1c was still 6.0% – exactly where it was a year ago. Just to see what level of accuracy I could expect from an inexpensive home A1c test kit, I purchased the Bayer A1c Now kit & just completed the test today (4-17-10). I was all ready to write a review saying “You can save the cost of two doctor visits with this great $30.00 kit.” Unfortunately, it looks like you really do get exactly what you pay for. It indicated 6.8%. I’m sure glad I didn’t rely on this piece of junk. I strongly suggest you don’t, either.
Rating: 1 / 5