Diabetes

iHealth BG5 review

iHealth BG5

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • When viewing on app, can add flag to test result: Before or After meal (Breakfast, lunch, dinner), After snack, Bedtime, and Random
  • When viewing on app, can add comments/info to test results: Took medication/insulin, exercised, carbs intake, voice notes, photo
  • When viewing on app, Target range indicator – indicates when test result is outside of set lower, upper, and uppermost limit
  • When viewing on app, identify trends in blood glucose level
  • Using the meter alone is very easy, using it with the app requires a bit more navigation
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only works with Apple products

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Passed control solution reading
0%
Ease of taking a reading
80%
Ease of viewing history
80%
Ease of flagging results
0%

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Number of strips per pack
25 x 2
Dimensions (T x W x L, mm)
20 x 35 x 97
Weight (g)
34
Battery type required
Li-ion
Compatible test strips
iHealth
Blood sample volume required (microlitres)
0.7
Measuring range (mmol/L)
1.1 – 33.3
Test strip storage conditions
4 – 30 °C away from direct sunlight
Warranty (yrs)
Not available
Contact
propellhealth.com.au
Origin
China

Cost

Price
$85.00
Strip cost per pack
$18.95

Features

Light at strip port
Ejector for strip
1
Connectivity
Backlight
Yes / App
Memory capacity
500 / App
Auto power off
Yes / App
Talking function
Add note or flag to results
Yes (App only)
Reminder alerts
Hypoglycemia indicator

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