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ACCU-CHEK AVIVA NANO
the newest blood glucose meter from Accu-Chek boasts big features for such a small package, including post-meal test reminders, a 500-reading memory capacity and a large, backlit display that's easy to see even in low light. With a five-second test time, it's a speedy, little meter as well, thanks to the fast-fill strip and minimal sample requirement (just 0.6 microlitres!). $34.99 (free with purchase of 100 strips); accu-chek.caGUARDIAN REAL-TIME CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Reap the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring, day and night, with the Guardian ReAL-time. its small sensor fits comfortably under the skin, where it continuously measures glucose levels, uncovering trends often missed by finger-stick testing. $2,000; pumptherapy.caLANTUS CLIKSTAR
Sanofi-aventis has gone green with their brand new reusable insulin pen, the Lantus ClikStAR. in a recent international study, patients found the ClikStAR easier to use than similar models when it came to replacing cartridges and dialing dose-Free with Lantus insulin; sanofi-aventis.caONETOUCH PING
Like other insulin pumps, the Onetouch ping offers sweet freedom from the shackles of multiple daily injections. But unlike other pumps, this precise waterproof system delivers the smallest basal and bolus increments available (0.025 and 0.05 U/hr, respectively). plus, the handy meter remote allows for wireless control of pump functions as well as blood glucose testing. $6,995; animas.ca
