What is the difference between AlphaTRAK and AlphaTRAK 2?
AlphaTRAK 2 is the blood glucose monitor used and prescribed the most among vets1. AlphaTRAK is calibrated for dogs and cats and accounts for the differences in the blood composition of different species.
What strips are compatible with AlphaTRAK 2?
The PetSure! ® Blood Glucose Test Strips are used with AlphaTRAK® and AlphaTRAK®2 Blood Glucose Meters only. The PetSure! ® Test Strips are designed to use coulometric technology to measure glucose (sugar) in whole blood.
Can you use any test strips on AlphaTRAK 2?
IMPORTANT: Use only AlphaTRAK 2 test strips and AlphaTRAK control solution with this meter . Using previous versions of the AlphaTRAK test strips or other brands of test strips and control solution with the AlphaTRAK 2 meter can produce inaccurate results .
Can Alphatrak 2 be used for humans?
Caution: The AlphaTRAK 2 Blood Glucose Test Strips are not intended for human blood glucose testing and may give erroneous results when used in humans.
How accurate is the Alphatrak?
Other- wise, 89% of the measurements in dogs and 92.9% of the measurements in cats using AlphaTrak®, and 69.7% of the measurements in dogs and 89.4% of the meas- urements in cats were plotted within the acceptable limits using AC® Performa.
How accurate is the AlphaTrak?
How do I use AlphaTrak 2 on my dog?
ALPHATRAK 2 IS DESIGNED WITH YOU AND YOUR PET IN MIND. Insert a new lancet into a lancing device, push until it comes to a complete stop, and replace the clear cover. Adjust lancing device depth by rotating the wheel: 1 is the shallowest, 4 is the deepest. This helps to ensure consistent results.
Can you use AlphaTrak for humans?
Yes, human meters will work and are of course much less expensive. Yes, the AlphaTrak is more accurate but all meters have an error and any good meter will let you successfully treat your diabetic cat. (I’m pretty sure it’s the same story for dogs.)
How accurate is the AlphaTRAK?
Will a human glucometer work for dogs?
No, a human glucose meter should not be used for dogs. They will not provide an accurate reading for a dog because the way blood sugar is stored is quite different between humans and dogs.
Can humans use AlphaTrak 2?