OneTouch Blood Glucose Meters

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Nov 22, 2023.

What are OneTouch Glucose Meters?

OneTouch is a brand of small portable blood glucose (blood sugar) monitoring systems that can be used by patients with diabetes.

Examples of OneTouch meters include:

​OneTouch systems typically consist of the meter, user guide, and a carrying case. Test strips, control solutions and lancets are usually sold separately. Each meter offers different features, such as size of screen, memory, and result displays. 

User guides and videos for each type of meter are available online at the OneTouch website. For any questions, you can call LifeScan / One Touch Customer Care at 1-800-227-8862 or ask questions through their live chat or chat assistant online. Customer service and warranty support are still available for discontinued products listed above.

Always review your specific blood glucose meter owner's manual prior to use. If you have have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Comparison of OneTouch Blood Glucose Meters

OneTouch Verio Reflect

• Contains a "Blood Sugar Mentor" feature that offers personalized guidance based on blood sugar level results. Uses the OneTouch Verio test strips. A portable and compact design with carrying case. Includes 2 lithium batteries.
• Has a color screen (ColorSure technology) to help identify when your blood sugar numbers are in or out of range. Scans a tiny blood sample 500 times to provide accurate readings. Reported result range 20-600 mg/dL. Results in 5 seconds.
• Syncs your blood glucose on the downloadable OneTouch Reveal mobile app, and the Blood Sugar Mentor offers additional tips; Bluetooth enabled; you can share blood sugar numbers if you choose. 
• Typically offers the lowest co-pay on most health plans. Covered on traditional Medicare Part B and $0 copay with most supplemental insurance.
• Cash price is $28 on manufacturer's website (as of Nov. 2023).

A complete OneTouch Verio Supplies kit is also available for purchase and might be a good option if you are just starting out, as it has everything you need for everyday blood sugar monitoring and testing.

• It contains a OneTouch Verio Reflect meter, OneTouch Delica Plus lancing device, 60ct OneTouch Verio test strips, and a 60ct OneTouch Delica Plus lancets 30g.
• The OneTouch Delica Plus lancing device and lancets can make testing virtually pain-free, with test results in as a little as 5 seconds.
• Price is $66.99 on manufacturer's website (as of Nov. 2023).

OneTouch Verio Flex

• The OneTouch Verio Flex meter is a compact slim meter that has a color screen (ColorSure technology) to help identify when your blood sugar numbers are in or out of range. Uses the OneTouch Verio test strips. Reported result range 20-600 mg/dL. Results in 5 seconds.
• The kit includes the meter, OneTouch Delica Plus lancing device, 10 sterile lancets, carrying case, and owner’s manual (test strips sold separately). Includes 1 lithium battery.
• Syncs your blood glucose on the downloadable OneTouch Reveal mobile app; Bluetooth enabled; you can share blood sugar numbers if you choose. 
• Typically offers the lowest co-pay on most health plans. Covered on traditional Medicare Part B and $0 copay with most supplemental insurance.
• Cash price is $26 on manufacturer's website (as of Nov. 2023).

OneTouch UltraPlus Flex

• The OneTouch UltraPlus Flex meter is a compact slim meter that has a color screen (ColorSure) to help identify when your blood sugar numbers are in or out of range. It scans a tiny blood sample 500 times for accurate results. Reported result range 20-600 mg/dL. Results in 5 seconds.
• Uses the OneTouch UltraPlus test strips. Lancing device, lancets, and test strips all sold separately. A lithium battery is included.
• Syncs your blood glucose on the downloadable OneTouch Reveal mobile app; Bluetooth enabled; you can share blood sugar numbers if you choose. 
• Cash price is $22 on manufacturers website (as of Nov. 2023).

OneTouch Ultra 2

• The OneTouch Ultra 2 blood glucose meter can provide blood glucose results within five seconds. Records results for before and after meals. Reported result range 20-600 mg/dL. Results in 5 seconds. 
• Larger, easy to read display. The monitor can provide before and after glucose averages for 7, 14, and 30 days and trends can be monitored. 
• In addition, the effects of food choices and portion control over time can be viewed.
• Kit includes: meter, OneTouch Delica Plus lancing device, lancets, and owner's manual (test strips and carrying case sold separately). It comes with a backlight for easier nighttime viewing. Two lithium batteries included. 
• Typically offers the lowest co-pay on most health plans. Always covered on traditional Medicare Part B and $0 copay with most supplemental insurance.
• Cash price is $32.99 on manufacturers website (as of Nov. 2023).

Why Use a Blood Glucose Monitor?

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes control. Uncontrolled blood sugar can cause expensive complications in term of money and health. A long-term study showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60%.

A blood glucose meter is the best way to track the effects of your meals, food choices and exercise on your blood glucose levels. When you are sick or stressed, before and after sleeping, if dehydrated, and before driving are other times you may need to track your glucose.

By tracking your levels you can quickly take action to bring your blood sugar levels within range if needed. Your doctor will also use your blood glucose meter results to alter your treatment regimen, if needed. However, blood glucose meter results are not used to diagnose diabetes.

How Do Test Strips Work?

The OneTouch brand of meters measure the glucose content of a blood sample by means of an electrical current produced in the test strip. Glucose in the blood sample mixes with special chemicals in the test strip and a small electric current is produced and measured by the meter. The strength of this current calculates your blood glucose level.

Test results are "plasma-calibrated" (instead of whole-blood results), common with most meters. The results you receive from your doctor are also from the plasma. This makes it easier for patients and caregivers to compare meter results with laboratory tests. The meter measures the current, calculates your blood glucose level, displays the result, and stores it in memory.

Test results with the OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring System are presented in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Normal ranges for blood glucose in an adult is 80 to 120 mg/dL before a meal and less than 180 mg/dL after a meal.

After your glucose result appears, the meter will also display a Range Indicator Arrow below your glucose result to indicate if your result is below, above or within your range limits. If your readings are high or low, this may require immediate treatment according to your healthcare professional's recommendations.

Before Using the OneTouch Meter

Review the specific OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring System Owner’s Manual for all instructions on meter set-up and use, test strip and control solution use, battery information and care. Instructions are subject to change and may need review.

A review of meter display messages, what they mean, and what action you should take is also included in the Owner’s Manual.

The blood glucose monitoring system is intended to be used by a single patient and should not be shared.

Be sure to keep the owners manual in a safe spot for easy and quick reference. Contact OneTouch Customer Care at 1-800-227-8862 for further questions.

Is There an App for OneTouch Glucose Meters?

The OneTouch Reveal web application is compatible with the OneTouch Verio Reflect meter OneTouch Verio Flex meter, and the OneTouch UltraPlus Flex meter.

The OneTouch Reveal web app helps patients identify patterns, trends and trouble spots. Patients can upload their data and view a personalized home page designed to help get them more involved in their own care. They can download their glucose monitoring reports before doctor appointments for discussion.

The OneTouch Reveal draws a timeline of blood sugar events, highlighting when you have been repeatedly out of your target range. It creates a visual snapshot that connects your blood sugar with food, insulin, and activity. You can see and share your progress with your doctor, family, or caregivers, if you choose.

OneTouch meters can be connected to a computer via Bluetooth wireless technology or a USB to download your blood-glucose data to the app or other compatible software.

Do You Need Help With the Cost of Your Diabetes Supplies?

OneTouch diabetes supplies can be found at most retail pharmacies. Test strips and control solutions are sold separately and are not typically supplied in your blood glucose meter kit.

OneTouch may be able to help you make diabetes supplies more affordable. OneTouch test strips are usually covered by Medicare Part B and patients pay $0 with most supplemental health insurance.

Private insurance coverage usually has a low copay. All products are typically HSA-FSA eligible.

OneTouch supplies can also be ordered from various online sites. Visit the OneTouch website at OneTouch.com or call their customer service at 1-800-227-8862 for more information.

Learn More: What is Diabetes? An Overview

This is not all the information you need to know about OneTouch blood glucose meters or testing and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions for safe and effective use. Review the full user's manual information for your meter and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.

Additional Resources

Sources

• OneTouch. One Touch Meters. Accessed Nov. 22, 2023 at https://shop.onetouch.com/onetouch-meters
• Lifescan.com. Accessed Nov. 22, 2023 at https://www.lifescan.com/

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer

In these studies, the SelectSimple BGMS met all criteria for precision, system, and user accuracy, was easy to use, and was well accepted by patients.

In repeatability and intermediate precision testing, the SelectSimple BGMS had a coefficient of variation of ≤5% or standard deviation of ≤5 mg/dl. In the clinical accuracy study, 100% of measurements <75 mg/dl (4.2 mmol/liter) were within ±15 mg/dl (0.8 mmol/liter) of reference value, and 99.6% of measurements ≥75 mg/dl (4.2 mmol/liter) were within ±20%. Patients were able to use the BGMS appropriately and evaluated it as easy to use. Acceptance of the SelectSimple BGMS was within predefined limits.

Repeatability in blood and intermediate precision with aqueous controls were examined using blood from one donor adjusted to different glucose concentrations, and tested with 10 meters and 1 test-strip lot. System accuracy was evaluated with blood samples from 100 diabetes patients tested on 3 test-strip lots, compared with a reference system (YSI 2300 STAT). To test user accuracy, patients (n = 156) and health care professionals (HCPs) tested subject blood with the SelectSimple twice. Health care professionals evaluated subject BGMS technique after a 3–5 day home-testing period. Users evaluated the instructions for use and responded to a user acceptance questionnaire.

The OneTouch® SelectSimple™ blood glucose monitoring system (BGMS) is a device for self-monitoring of blood glucose designed for ease of use. Alarms alert subjects to low [20–69 mg/dl (1.1–3.8 mmol/liter)], high [180–239 mg/dl (9.9–13.2 mmol/liter)], and very high [240–600 mg/dl (13.3–33.1 mmol/liter)] blood glucose readings.

Introduction

Global prevalence of diabetes in adults is predicted to rise from 6.6% in 2010 to 7.8% in 2030, and affect 285 million and 438 million people, respectively.1 Diabetes accounts for an estimated 6.8% of global all-cause mortality among adults.2

In Asia, prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased rapidly over a relatively short time period:3,4 from 2.5% in 1994 to 9.7% in 20105,6 in China, and from 13.9% in 2000 to 18.6% in 2006 in Chennai, India (an urban area).7 The International Diabetes Federation predicts that the number of adults with diabetes in Southeast Asia will rise from 58.7 million in 2010 to 101 million in 2030, with the estimated prevalence climbing from 7.0% to 8.4%.8 Perhaps not surprisingly, diabetes-related mortality is high in Southeast Asia. Diabetes is estimated to have accounted for 14.3% of deaths among adults in 2010—more than double the proportion of mortality attributed to diabetes worldwide.2,8

Several authorities acknowledge the benefit of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) by patients with diabetes. Glucose meters should not be used to diagnose diabetes, and may have limited values for screening purposes.9–12 Self-monitoring of blood glucose is recommended in patients with type 1 diabetes and in those with insulin-treated T2DM.11 Evidence regarding the value of SMBG in noninsulin-treated T2DM patients is mixed,11,13 but guidelines support its value under certain circumstances.9–12 There are accepted international standards for assessing BG meter accuracy; these standards are currently under review, and narrower performance criteria are anticipated.14,15

The OneTouch® SelectSimple™ BG monitoring system (BGMS) () has no coding steps or buttons because it is designed for ease of use. The meter turns on when a test strip is inserted. It has an alarm alerting patients to low [20–69 mg/dl (1.1–3.8 mmol/liter)], high [180–239 mg/dl (9.9–13.2 mmol/liter)], and very high [240–600 mg/dl (13.3–33.1 mmol/liter)] BG readings.

Present studies have evaluated the performance of the One-Touch SelectSimple BGMS according to criteria published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).14 Specifically, studies assessed repeatability and intermediate precision in laboratory settings as well as accuracy and ease of use in a clinical setting.

ISO 15197 defines repeatability as “precision under repeatability conditions,” i.e., precision under essentially unchanged conditions. Precision is the “closeness of agreement between independent test results obtained under stipulated conditions.” Intermediate precision is “intended to measure precision in conditions leading to variability representative of actual use.” Accuracy is “closeness of agreement between a test result and the accepted reference value.”