Dario Glucose Meter Review
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Review of the Dario Glucose Meter System. See how you use it, what I think of it, and what features I believe makes this an excellent glucometer for people living with diabetes.
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A less than a 3-minute video showing the device + the app very very clearly. Great! Thanks!!
You're welcome :-)
Thank you for this video. I just got my Dario and didn't know where to start. This video was perfect!
Awesome, glad it was helpful
Excellent video. Well done. You provide only the necessary info! THANK YOU!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy it
Thanks for this. My mom had me checking Amazon for a new blood sugar tester and I saw they sold it, so I came to YT and found your review!
Hope you found it helpful!
Nice demo thank you.🙏
Thank you. I'm such a softy my heart started to beat faster just before you pricked your finger. You made it look so easy. I'm sold !!
Oh, thank you. Remember you can adjust the length of the finger poker so it doesn't go as deep. You might also like Genteel, it's a finger pricker to reduce pain. czcams.com/video/UVvgmGNDxkY/video.html
Great tutorial on how to use it. Thank you😉
Thanks. I was thinking of buying Dario because it's an all in one for on the go.
This is awesome, thank you 🙏🏻 I was hesitant about getting it but this is great . Love the video 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Yay, glad it was helpful
excellent review and demo-thank you:-)
Thank you. I’m glad you liked it
Great easy video to see how it operates. The Monitor I now use will give me two different numbers by 8 points within a minute.
8 mg/dl is within a reasonable error margin. Some meters will give you slightly different readings depending on how much blood you apply. But yes, I’ve found this meter to be consistently accurate
Hi from Canada-you make great videos! Can ya tell me how many test straps this holds? Thanks, Bruce.
Hi, thank you. The container holds 25 strips at a time
Great video,keep it up!🟢🈲️
Thanks
Hi - how to you note in the app you ate or fasting? I don’t see it in manual or on app. What info can you note after a reading? Edit: I see it now - you log when you take the test in 4 categories
glad you found it
How have you liked using your Dario since this video? I ask because while I like the little kit and the app seems good I go through like 4 strips to get 1 reading. I follow the instructions and have tried small drop, medium drop, and large drops of blood and none of it seems to matter. It just doesnt read like 60-70% of the time
Hmm, that’s annoying. I wonder if you have a faulty meter… I would reach out to their customer service and bring it up. I like mine because of the consistent accuracy and haven’t had that issue
For monitoring diabetes, I use Freestyle Libre sensor with BluCon NightRider and able to get glucose values on my watch without the phone and without scanning the sensor.
Seems nice but too expensive for both my parents (they would each need one).
Whoopee. Big deal.
Do you need to use alcohol pads before and after testing, or are clean hands just as good?
Most recommendations say wash your hands with warm water and soap and make sure they’re completely dry before measuring. If you have any particles on your hands (like fruit juice) it can screw the reading.
If you have nothing else a wipe or alcohol swap could do. Check out my tape on how to measure your blood sugar. It goes into more details on how to get accurate readings with less pain
I just ordered one of these on amazon and I hope it works with a ZTE Gabb Wireless Phone. Does it allow you to send the results to your doctor?
You can email your logbook to the team. I don't think there is an automatic upload functionality
I can't get mine take in the blood. Are you put the blood in on the very edge of test strip?
First, put the test strip in the meter, and once the meter asks for a blood drop you press out a small blood drop. Once the blood drop has formed on your finger, hold the end of the test strip (the little “window”) up to the blood and it should pull in the blood.
Have some questions though. How many lancets are in that drum and do you need to always have your iPhone to get and store your results? Great tutorial. Thanks.
Great, thanks.
There is only one lancet in the device, but you do get a little bag of lancets so you can change it. And yes, you'll need to keep your phone with you if you want to measure your blood sugar, it doesn't work without it.
Thank you for the info.
would it be okay if my wife and I use one unit? Will the different readings be recorded as belonging to one person as opposed to two? Can it be used for two users? My wife has diabetes. I recently escaped diabetes, Dr. gave me 3 months to bring my A1C 6.6 down and I did it in 3 months to 5.6 with keto and walking and have lost 55 lbs in the process, but I still would like to monitor my blood glucose
It's not recommended that you share lancet and if you use the same device I believe both of your readings would be stored in the same place. If you can, I'd recommend you get a starter kit each. If you go through the link I have in the description you can get a starter kit for $15.99 each
@@DiabetesStrong thank you for responding so quick. On the resupply part where they ship lancets and test strips, etc, how much will that be in addition? I understand with the starter kit, we get a few with it.
Blood pressure monitoring - any thoughts on that Dario product?
I haven't tried any of the other products so unfortunately, I don't have any personal experience to share
I need to buy this! I have PCOS and while none of my docs have told me to monitor my blood sugar I feel like I need to at least once a week to make sure I’m on track to avoid future insulin’s issues. Do you think this would be good for that?
It’s on sale now. I just got mine.
It’s a good glucometer. If you buy it through the link you get the starter kit at a super low rate. I don’t know if you need to monitor your blood sugars and how often. I’d ask your doctor and push for an answer
To answer your question, yes, it is a great device to tracking your blood sugar. Take it from a retired nurse😀
@@DiabetesStrong
I am sorry I am just thinking about how many people have symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes and never receive anything.
I have had my Dario Glucose meter for several year now. However my Dario meter apparently was an earlier version which plugged into the earphone jack. They also signed my up for their auto supply program without my knowledge after they had my credit card and sent me hundreds of strips. Unfortunately my Dario has not been very reliable. Last night it took me 8 test strips to get a proper reading. It loses connection with the Dario very often or the strips do not work. Today I had enough of it and ordered a different meter which also interfaces through a USB cable to my computer. The meter I purchased also has some extremely powerful logging and data analysis software.
What meter did you get?
I would like to use Dario because of it's size and integration with the iPhone but I don't need any coaching and don't want to pay for it. I've signed up for Dario and have received the lancets and test strips. When do I receive the meter and what's with the two charges for $29.00 and the charge for $240.00?
You’ll have to reach out to Dario’s customer service to get a precise answer. Last time I needed strips I just ordered them and didn’t buy the coaching module
My Dario stopped showing my A1C. Do I need a subscription to continue A1C tracking?
I don't believe so. You do need to do enough measurements for it to estimate an A1C for you. If you find it's not working despite you doing frequent blood sugar measurements I would call Dario customer service
Mine registered low at 45 used gfs. 140
Is it compatible with the A9 Samsung Galaxy phone?
I’d think so, but I’m not sure. You’d have to check the Dario website
How far back do it stored the data?
Data is stored for a year, which means that you can share from 7 to 360 days of data with whomever you choose. The analytics functionality works for up to 90 days
Iv used it 3 times, and same I used my freestyle meter from pharmacy and and the 2 meters always at least 20 points different!!!
How are your numbers sooooo low?
Most meters will give you slightly different readings. It's frustrating for us who rely on accuracy but FDA allows a pretty wide range, unfortunately. 20 mg/dl difference is not a lot unless of course, you're measuring for a low blood sugar. And I get it, I prefer all of my meters to give me the same feedback, they just rarely do
Diabetes Strong yes I understand that but one reading you’ll think. Not bad today and the other. Your like. I need to walk 10 miles to burn it loo
@@tom-mx4wwagreed! And good to hear that you've had some good days. Walking is the best
Yeah, I have this item and it is great when it works!? Already on my 3 rd one because both of the other two inserts that go into phone split and became useless and I had a ton of strips with no meter!? I got a replacement and I contacted them to cancel my subscription!
Oh no! That’s beyond frustrating. I’m sorry you’ve had such a bad experience. I would have canceled as well if that happened to me 😕
HEY!!!!! You're the Gold's Gym lady I think!!!! I used to train there from 2015 to 2018 and I think I saw you there training like a warrior all the time! Was that you??? Thank you for a cool video!
Hey 👋🏽 Most likely. Back then I was competing in bikini competitions, so my training was fierce 🙃
@@DiabetesStrong hi! Yes I saw that! Small world and thanks for the video. I ordered that device 💪🏽 Have a great week🚀
@@DiabetesStrong just followed you from my two IG accounts 💪🏽
Thanks for the video because the book was confusing to me.
Glad it was helpful
I am new to all this. Don't we have to clean/sanitize the needle that pricks your hand?
You should clean your hands with soap and warm water and dry them before doing a measurement. No need to clean the lancet but change it frequently
@@DiabetesStrong thank you 🙏 💕
Its covered by a tamper proof cover 🙄
@@MrWmJosephSmithIII you can remove the cover and change the lancet. I have a video on how to take apart and assemble the meter if you’re interested
Wow very nice
Thanks
What about the needle when another person wants to test?
You shouldn’t share lancets. You could either have two different lancet devices or clean the device and change the lancet between blood sugar measurements
Have you reviewed any all in one meters like POGO?
This is the only meter review I've made
wish you would show how to reasemble the thing.
I can make another video showing that. You're not the first to ask about it
Hi Ron - my video on how to assemble the Dario glucose meter is now live: czcams.com/video/t8MkITzUW_A/video.html
Ot so simple and infant can do it. Come on. Ever used leggo? Duh. 🙄
Does it give HA1C info.?
It does estimate your A1C. My only issue with meters doing that is that it’s based on relatively few data points so I don’t know how reliable the A1C is. For example, if you tend to run high at night but you don’t measure during that time it won’t be reflected in the estimate. But that’s not a Dario specific concern, that goes for all meters
can this identify which blood type? Looks like a neat device. How much was it? Does it work with iphone? Thank you!
Andrew Nguyen this glucose meter only measures your current blood sugar. If you click on the link in the description you can get 80% off the starter kit (making the price $15.99). And yes, it works with the iPhone
Does it give the A1C reading ?
Yes, it will give you an estimated A1C if you use it enough. You'd need at least 25 blood sugar measurements for it to estimate the A1C
Duh 🙄
What is the connector type on the device?
The actual meter plugs into the phone. They have different meters depending on whether you have an iPhone or Android. When you select your product you select either one
USB-C for Android only! 😏
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@@VRtechman wrong dummy
Does Dario test your A1c as well?
It doesn’t test A1c but it estimates it based on your blood sugar readings. To get a good estimate you’d have to measure your blood sugars frequently
Okay. Thank you so much 🙏🏽
Does it need wifi connection to use dario app?
No, but you do need your phone since the meter works with the phone
🤦🏻♂️it needs a brain at least.
I cannot get the test strip container in.
If you go to the 1:21 timestamp on the video you can see how the strip container fits into the device. If you hold the meter in front of you with the orange end to the left, and the Dario logo facing you, you should be able to slide the strip container into the device (the side of the strip container with eth CE mark should face upwards)
That’s extremely frightening. Seriously. It’s easier than cooking! Come on!
it says it estimates A1c in 3 min. is this true? --- upd: ah ok, i read a response to a comment about this. need 25 readings to get an A1c estimate.
You’ll still need to do quite a lot of measurements to get a fairly accurate A1C estimate. But it should give you an indication
Just got nine yesterday. The Lancet won't clear the cap for a stick no matter the setting
🙁 that’s frustrating. Sounds like the device might be broken. I’d shoot their customer service a note to get a replacement
I did everything right and it’s still saying error
That's unfortunate. Your device might be broken. I'd reach out to the Dario customer service and report it
I don't need to have diabetes to purchase this, right? I just want to measure my blood glucose from time to time.
Correct, anyone can buy the Dario system
WHAT?! Omg 🙄
Iam sure they demand medical records as proof you arent a fraud. 🤦🏻♂️
@@MrWmJosephSmithIII huh?
The lancet is shaped like a phone giving the impression that it gets plugged into the bottom of your phone.
I don't want Dario knowing anything about me. Can this just be a meter and not phone home?
The meter has no interface, so it only works if you plug it into a phone. It might work with an old phone, but then you'd have to haul around more stuff
What? 🤨
Pitty they cant be used with most modern smart phones as they have no headphone jack.
They can. I use it with my iPhone 12. You just need to choose the newer headphone Jack option, they sell both
@@DiabetesStrong Yes but any other brand phone like Samsung etc. that no longer use a headphone jack CANNOT use this device.
@@adamjongsma3849 ah, I understand. Thank you for clarifying
Shit doesn't tell me anything. So can you use different strip
Not sure what you mean by the first part of your comment, can you clarify, please?
You can only use the Dario strips but you'll have to use a new strip for every test
You didn’t even show which way to insert the strip in the review for those who may not know.
Post-meal level @ 83 mg/ dL???
You’re as healthy as a mule … 👍
You had me until you have to use your finger to test. How 90s .
Ha! Not everyone has access to a CGM, so this can be a good option. Plus even with CGM, I think it’s important to have a backup meter