Optium Xceed Blood Glucose Monitoring Kit

Optium Xceed diabetes monitoring system
supersedes the MediSense Optium blood glucose meter, which is no longer available.

Test starts automatically when enough blood applied
Accurate results in seconds
7, 14, 30 day result averages
450-event memory with date and time

£15.31

1 per pack

(Code: 2050)

How the Blood Glucose Monitors works

These blood glucose monitors are made up of three main parts: the Optium Sensor, Optium Plus blood glucose electrodes, and Optium blood ß-Ketone electrodes (not included, to be purchased separately- please see below) ß-Ketone is a name we use for our blood ketone test which detects ß-Hydroxybutyrate, the major ketone body.

When the blood sample is applied to the electrode, the glucose or ketone (ß-Hydroxybutyrate) in the blood, depending on which test you are performing, reacts with the chemicals on the electrode. This reaction produces a small electrical current that is measured and the result is displayed by the sensor.

Alternative site testing;
MediSense Optium Xceed monitors are designed for testing blood obtained from a finger prick, but you can also use it to test blood from other, less painful, sites such as the base of the thumb, forearm or upper arm. The instructions say that you should ask for personal health advice from your diabetes specialist doctor or nurse, before trying alternative site testing.

Contents:
Optium Xceed meter
Instructions for use
Quiet, adjustable lancing device (MediSense Easy Touch)
10 lancets (MediSense Thin Lancets)
10 blood glucose test strips (MediSense Optium Plus)
Discreet carrying case
Quick reference guide
Long-life battery (installed)

Optium Xceed Ketone Strips

**This item is currently out of stock**

Available in a box of 10 for self testing and healthcare professional use with the Optium Xceed Blood Glucose Monitors. Each pack contains 10 test strips, a calibrator and instructions for use.

£27.56

1 per pack

(Code: 1098)

Optium Plus Electrodes

Available in boxes of 50. They are available on NHS prescriptions from your GP, or you can buy them by clicking on the link. For self-testing and healthcare professional use with Optium Xceed Blood Glucose Monitor.Each pack contains 50 test strips, a calibrator and instructions for use.

£27.56

1 per pack

(Code: 2051)

Diabetone

Diabetone®

Diabetone® is truly a first of its kind research based formula, and is supported by original published nutritional research. Diabetone® has been specially formulated with a comprehensive spectrum of nutrients to help safeguard your daily requirements, with particular emphasis on those of special relevance to people with diabetes.

£10.20

1 x 30 Tablets per pack

(Code: 5086)

Special nutritional care for people with diabetes

New research shows that certain nutrients may play an important role in helping people with diabetes to maintain overall wellbeing and support normal healthy glucose metabolism and insulin function. In addition, an increasing body of evidence suggests that the body’s levels of a number of key nutrients involved in glucose homeostasis may be reduced in diabetes, and in particular the status of magnesium, zinc, chromium and the B-vitamins.
Diabetone® has been specially formulated with 21 nutrients to help safeguard your daily requirements, with particular emphasis on those of special relevance to people with diabetes. These include L- Carnitine, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), plus B6 and C, which are important factors in glucose metabolism. Diabetone® contains zinc and magnesium, to help replace that which can be lost through excess excretion.

• No artificial colours
• No gluten, salt or yeast
• No preservatives
• No lactose
• No added sugar
• Diabetone® has not been tested on animals

Always read the product directions before use. Do not exceed the recommended intake. As with other food supplements seek professional advice before using if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from food allergies, and consult your doctor or pharmacist if on medication. Vitamin supplements are not intended to treat or prevent any disease. Food supplements must not replace a balanced and varied diet, and a healthy lifestyle.