Abbot Optium Xceed blood glucose meter is the new name for the MediSense Optium Xceed blood glucose meter which 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

How it works
It is made up of three main parts: the Optium Sensor, Optium Plus blood glucose electrodes, and Optium blood Ketone electrodes. 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
Abbot Optium Xceed is 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.

Simple two step testing

Just insert the strip and add a droplet of blood

Touch droplet of blood to the end of the strip Countdown designed to start only when enough blood is applied

Consumables:

Abbott Optium Plus Electrodes are available in boxes of 50. They are available on NHS prescriptions from your GP, or you can buy them by clicking on the link.

Abbott Thin Lancets are available in boxes of 200. They are available on NHS prescriptions from your GP, or you can buy them by clicking on the link.

Abbott Optium ß-Ketone Electrodes are available in boxes of 10. You can buy them by clicking on the link.

Control Solutions are available direct from Abbott Laboritories. Phone the MediSense helpline on 0500 467 466

Medisense Precision Link Direct contains all the bits you need to download the results from your meter to your computer. The computer program then lets you look at your blood glucose control in much greater detail. For more details phone the Medisense helpline on 0500 467 466

Customer helpline - 0500 467 466 (Freephone)
If you have any problems or queries about Medisense Optium, then phone the MediSense helpline on Freephone 0500 467 466.

Guarantee
A life time guarantee is provided by the manufacturer. Phone the MediSense customer helpline on freephone 0500 467 466 for details.

Use Outside the UK: This meter gives readings in mmol/l, which are the standard units used in the UK. Some countries use the US standard of mg/dl and this meter will not be suitable for you to use

VAT Exemption: If you are diabetic and buying this for your own use, then you need not pay VAT for this item. See our VAT Exemption Form for more details

Recycling Information: Old items of electrical equipment should be recycled and not just thrown into the bin. See our Environmental Policy for more details

• 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)

Items not included:

• MediSense Control Solutions
• Blood ß-Ketone Test Strips and instructions for use
• Data Management System