Betacheck C50 Blood Glucose Monitoring Range

The BETACHEK C50 range provides a compact all-in-one blood glucose monitoring system designed for convenient self-testing of capillary blood glucose. Unlike conventional meters that use individual test strips, the BETACHEK C50 uses a 50-test cassette and incorporates a finger-pricking device into the meter, reducing the number of separate components required for testing.

Key features:

• All-in-one blood glucose monitoring system

• Built-in lancing device

• Uses a 50-test cassette rather than individual disposable test strips

• Requires only 0.3 microlitres of blood

• Results in approximately 5 seconds

• Stores up to 500 test results

• Displays 7, 14, 30 and 90-day averages

• Bluetooth connectivity for use with the BETACHEK Diabetes Management App

• Meets EN ISO 15197:2015 requirements for blood glucose monitoring systems

• Intended for self-monitoring using fresh capillary blood

• Measures approximately 1.1–33.3 mmol/L

• Compact and suitable for use at home or when travelling

Products available within the UK BETACHEK range include:

• BETACHEK C50 Blood Glucose Meter – meter with built-in lancing device; test cassette sold separately

• BETACHEK C50 Starter Pack – 50 Tests – includes C50 meter, one 50-test cassette, 10 lancets, battery and carrying bag

• BETACHEK C50 Test Cassette – 50 Tests – replacement cassette containing 50 blood glucose tests

• BETACHEK C50 Lancets – Pack of 200

• BETACHEK Control Solutions 1 & 2 – for checking operation of the C50 monitoring system

• BETACHEK C50 Value Pack

• BETACHEK Visual Blood Glucose Test Strips – Pack of 50 – visually readable strips that can be used without a glucose meter

BETACHEK C50 Test Cassettes

Each cassette provides 50 blood glucose tests without the need to handle or dispose of individual test strips. The cassette is inserted into the C50 meter and has an in-use life of up to 3 months after opening. BETACHEK C50 cassettes are also listed by the manufacturer as available on NHS prescription for eligible patients.

• Number of tests: 50

• PIP code: 417-1740

• Test time: approximately 5 seconds

• Sample size: minimum 0.3µL

• Assay: glucose oxidase

• Intended for use with the BETACHEK C50 meter only

BETACHEK Visual Blood Glucose Test Strips

BETACHEK Visual strips provide a meter-free method of checking blood glucose by comparing the developed colours on the test strip with the supplied reference chart. They can be useful as a backup to an electronic blood glucose meter or continuous glucose monitoring system.

• No electronic meter or battery required

• Results readable in mmol/L and mg/dL

• Measurement range approximately 1.1–44.4 mmol/L

• Built-in quality-control system

• Suitable for self-testing or clinical use

• Pack size: 50 strips

Important: Blood glucose monitoring results should be interpreted in accordance with the patient's individual diabetes management plan. Unexpected, unusually high or unusually low readings should be confirmed and appropriate medical advice sought where necessary.