Accuracy evaluation of five blood glucose monitoring systems obtained from the pharmacy: A European multi-centre study with 453 subjects

Background and aims: This multi-centre study was conducted to evaluate the performance of five of the most recently introduced blood glucose monitoring systems (BGMS; Accu-Chek® Aviva, CONTOUR®, FreeStyle Freedom Lite®, FreeStyle Lite®, and OneTouch® UltraEasy®) under daily routine conditions. All devices and strips were obtained independently from the manufacturers directly from a German pharmacy. Method: Subjects with Type 1 (49%) and Type 2 diabetes aged 18 to 75 years, and attending a diabetes outpatient clinic, were enrolled in the study. Subjects were randomised to receive three of the five BGMS. They were…