The FreeStyle Flash Glucometer is the world's smallest glucometer seen so far. You can take the glucometer everywhere with you in their small carrying case.

The FreeStyle Flash Glucometer measures just 3" in height and weighs only 1.4 ounces.

The benefits of the FreeStyle Flash Glucometer:

* The world's smallest meter with a fast 7-second average test time

* Bright backlit display and test light make testing and reading results easy even in a low light situation

* Four daily programmable alarms to remind you when it's time to test your blood sugar

* Since you only need the smallest blood sample size (0.3 microliter), it appears less painful

* Alternative testing sites add flexibility to your routine test. You can use fingertips, forearms, upper arms, thighs, calves, hands

* There are 4 daily programmable alarms to remind you when it's time for your testing

* Measures just 3 inches in height and weighs 1.4 ounces

* The FreeStyle test strips allow you to take blood on either side of the strip

* There is also a free data cable offer inside box

* The Glucometer comes with a small lancet pen where you insert the lancet.

* The Glucometer includes the alternative testing cap when you want to test elsewhere.

* The Glucometer kits does comes with a small supply of strips, lancets and control solution so you can start testing immediately.

The Pros and Cons of the FreeStyle Glucometer:

Pros:

The FreeStyle Glucometer is the smallest glucometer so far I have seen. The carrying case that is supplied is also small. It is simple to use and you can test your blood sugar on either side of the strip. You only need a very small sample so if you are the type of person who only tends to have a small blood sample, this works great.

You can do alternative testing because the glucometer has the alternative testing cap already included in the blood glucose monitoring kit.

Cons:

You still do have to place each strip in the glucometer. Though most glucometers do require you to place a strip in the glucometer, there are a couple of machines, like the Accucheck Compact and the Ascensia Breeze, that have the strips inside the machine.

You do have to set the code # with each new bottle of strips. Again, a lot of glucometers do require this but not all of the new ones available require you to set a code.

Overall this machine is pretty good considering the small amount of blood that is required. If you are looking for a very small glucometer to take with you, this glucometer would be appropriate for you.