USES Accu-Chek Compact Plus Test Strips easy-to-use test strip drum for people with arthritis the Accu-Chek Compact Plus test strip drum was found to help people living with arthritis to check their blood sugar levels. BENEFITS Helps to determine which foods or diet are best for one?s control. Helps inform the patient and doctor about how well the medication regime is working. Reduces anxiety about, and increases understanding of, hypoglycemia. ACCU-CHEK COMPACT TEST STRIPS FEATURES No test strip handling Just insert the easy-to-load drum of 17 pre-loaded strips and press a button to begin testing No coding for fewer steps in blood sugar testing When a new test drum is installed, the meter turns itself on and codes automatically. Choice of 6 testing sites In addition to fingertip testing, use the Accu-Chek Compact Plus system to test your blood sugar from your palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf.Small sample size Just 1.5 micro liters