{"title":"Blood Glucose Monitors","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlood glucose monitors from Vectr Medical use a small finger prick sample and give a result in seconds. Vectr Medical stocks the Sinocare Safe AQ Pro I meter, matching test strips, and lancets, built around GDH-FAD enzyme strip technology and the Sinodraw lancing device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets the Sinocare platform apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo coding required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert the strip and test, no manual code entry against the vial. Around 1 in 6 people with diabetes miscode a meter that requires it, which leads to inaccurate readings. Removing that step removes that error.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide haematocrit range.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Safe AQ Pro I is validated across 10% to 70% HCT, accurate for children, pregnant women, and elderly users whose haematocrit sits outside the standard adult range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKetone warning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built in alert flags readings that suggest an elevated ketosis risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast result.\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 seconds from sample to reading, 500 result memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you need to get started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinocare-safe-aq-pro-i-blood-glucose-meter\"\u003eSafe AQ Pro I meter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinocare-safe-aq-pro-i-blood-glucose-test-strips-50\"\u003eTest strips, 50 pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinodraw-soft-twist-lancets-28g-50-pack\"\u003eSinodraw lancets\u003c\/a\u003e, 28G, 50 pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew to finger prick testing? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news-1\/how-to-use-blood-glucose-meter-accurate-reading-australia\"\u003eguide to using a blood glucose meter correctly\u003c\/a\u003e, covering technique, the mistakes that skew readings, and how to check your meter is accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding between finger prick testing and a continuous glucose monitor? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news-1\/blood-glucose-monitor-vs-cgm-australia-guide\"\u003eguide to blood glucose monitors vs CGM\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlucose targets and monitoring frequency are clinical decisions. Always follow the plan set by your doctor or credentialled diabetes educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTGA approved, supplied by NATA certified biomedical engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sinocare-safe-aq-pro-i-blood-glucose-meter","title":"Sinocare Safe AQ Pro I Blood Glucose Meter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sinocare Safe AQ Pro I is a blood glucose meter built for accuracy across a wide range of users, with no coding, a wide haematocrit range, and a built in ketone warning. Result in 5 seconds from a small capillary or venous sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo coding required, insert strip and test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResult time: 5 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 500 results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide haematocrit (HCT) range: 10% to 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKetone warning alert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor measurement of capillary and venous glucose concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay units: mmol\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE marked (CE 0123)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNo coding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the test strip and the meter is ready, no manual code entry against the strip vial. Meters that require manual coding carry a real error risk, mismatched or forgotten codes are a documented cause of inaccurate readings. Removing that step removes that error entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWide haematocrit range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaematocrit, the proportion of blood made up of red blood cells, affects how accurately some glucose meters read. Many consumer meters are only validated across the haematocrit range of a typical healthy adult. The Safe AQ Pro I is rated across 10% to 70% HCT, a wide range that covers groups who commonly sit outside typical adult haematocrit, including young children, pregnant women, and elderly patients with anaemia or other conditions affecting blood concentration. This matters for aged care and paediatric use in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKetone warning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meter includes a ketone warning alert, flagging when a glucose reading suggests an elevated risk of ketosis. This is a useful safety layer for anyone at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, though it does not replace direct ketone testing where that's clinically indicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCapillary and venous sampling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValidated for both capillary (finger prick) and venous blood samples, giving flexibility for home use as well as clinical or carer administered testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straightforward, accurate meter for people already managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who need to monitor and manage their condition with home finger prick testing. The wide HCT range makes it a particularly good fit for aged care settings, paediatric use above the newborn stage, and anyone whose blood concentration may sit outside the typical adult range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meter requires matching test strips, available in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinocare-safe-aq-pro-i-blood-glucose-test-strips-50\"\u003e50 pack\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinocare-safe-aq-pro-i-blood-glucose-test-strips-100\"\u003e100 pack\u003c\/a\u003e, and a lancing device with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sinodraw-soft-twist-lancets-28g-50-pack\"\u003eSinodraw lancets\u003c\/a\u003e or another compatible lancet for each test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis device is for in vitro diagnostic use only, as an aid in monitoring the effectiveness of an existing diabetes management plan. It is not intended for the diagnosis of, or screening for, diabetes, and it is not intended for use on neonates. This is a prescription monitoring device. Glucose targets and monitoring frequency are clinical decisions. Always follow the plan set by your doctor or credentialled diabetes educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTGA approved for supply in Australia, ARTG entry 431530. Supplied by Vectr Medical, supported by NATA certified biomedical engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinocare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52119301718337,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/1550\/3937\/files\/23b367d9-99bf-475a-abe4-6cf1f0f507e9_1.jpg?v=1787797747"},{"product_id":"sinocare-safe-aq-pro-i-blood-glucose-test-strips-50","title":"Sinocare Safe AQ Pro I Blood Glucose Test Strips (50 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSinocare Safe AQ Pro I blood glucose test strips, box of 50 strips (2 vials of 25 each). Compatible with the Safe AQ Pro I meter. No coding required, insert and test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible device: Sinocare Safe AQ Pro I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 50 strips per box (2 vials of 25)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo coding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor capillary and venous glucose measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample size and result time matched to the Safe AQ Pro I meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore strips in the sealed vial between 5 to 30 degrees Celsius. Once a vial is opened, use the remaining strips within the timeframe stated on the vial label, typically around 6 months, and always check the strip expiry date before testing. Heat and humidity degrade the enzyme on the strip, so keep vials out of hot cars and away from bathrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting an accurate reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrip handling is one of the most common causes of inaccurate glucose readings. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news-1\/how-to-use-blood-glucose-meter-accurate-reading-australia\"\u003eguide to using a blood glucose meter\u003c\/a\u003e covers strip storage, technique, and how to check your meter and strips are working correctly together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse only with a compatible Safe AQ Pro I meter. Test strips are single use, do not reuse. This is an in vitro diagnostic device for monitoring an existing diabetes management plan, not for the diagnosis or screening of diabetes. Glucose targets and monitoring frequency are clinical decisions, always follow the plan set by your doctor or credentialled diabetes educator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTGA approved for supply in Australia, ARTG entry 431530. Supplied by Vectr Medical, supported by NATA certified biomedical engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinocare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52138153673025,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/1550\/3937\/files\/48ee86f7-9540-4f23-8c95-0ec1568dedd5.jpg?v=1787804231"},{"product_id":"sinodraw-soft-twist-lancets-28g-50-pack","title":"Sinodraw Soft Twist Lancets 28G (50 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSinodraw Soft Twist Lancets, 28 gauge, box of 50. Single use sterile lancets for capillary blood sampling with the Safe AQ Pro I meter or most other lancing devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge: 28G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 50 sterile lancets per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits most standard lancing devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy single use matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLancets are designed to be used once. A reused lancet is blunted, which tears the skin rather than piercing it cleanly. That means more pain, faster callus formation on the fingertips, and a higher infection risk. Callused fingers then need deeper lancet settings to draw blood, which makes testing progressively more uncomfortable over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news-1\/how-to-use-blood-glucose-meter-accurate-reading-australia\"\u003eguide to using a blood glucose meter\u003c\/a\u003e covers lancing technique, including depth settings, why the side of the fingertip hurts less than the pad, and how to rotate sites properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLancets are single use and sterile until the seal is broken. Do not reuse. Dispose of used lancets in an appropriate sharps container, not household waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied by Vectr Medical, supported by NATA certified biomedical engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinocare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52138155016513,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/1550\/3937\/files\/4daa7369-3757-42dc-9823-7935ff498aab.jpg?v=1787803895"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/1550\/3937\/collections\/23b367d9-99bf-475a-abe4-6cf1f0f507e9_1.jpg?v=1787802862","url":"https:\/\/vectrmedical.com.au\/collections\/blood-glucose-monitors.oembed","provider":"Vectr Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}