Accu-Chek Instant

Accu-Chek Instant

The Accu-Chek Instant meter makes it easy to monitor your blood sugar levels. With the target range indicator, you can understand what your results mean, even at a glance.

Accu-Chek Instant

The Accu-Chek Instant meter makes it easy to monitor your blood sugar levels. With the target range indicator, you can understand what your results mean, even at a glance.

Features & Benefits

Accu-Chek Instant with mySugr app
  1. Understand at a glance The colour-coded target range indicator visually helps you to correctly interpret your blood sugar reading and instantly see whether it is high, low or in-range.
  2. Easy to use<sup>1</sup> The wide dosing area of the Accu-Chek Instant test strip makes it easy to apply blood to the strip. The guided strip port provides a clear path for the test strip to slide into the meter.
  3. Easy-to-read results Clearly see your results on the large backlit display.
  4. Quick and hygienic strip disposal Clean strip removal from the blood glucose meter is enabled by the strip ejector button2. This minimises the need to handle test strips, improving hygiene.
  5. Connect to make your diabetes management easier With the mySugr® app*, your blood sugar readings are automatically sent straight from your meter into the app, enabling you to store your blood sugar levels and other important diabetes information in one easily accessible place.
Accu-Chek Instant with mySugr app

Technical Specifications

Refer to the package insert that came with your meter for the latest information on device specifications and product restrictions.

 77.1 × 48.6 × 15.3 mm (LWH) 

Approx 43g (with batteries)

LCD

Accu-Chek Instant test strip

Connects via Bluetooth® to the mySugr app

Radio frequency connectivity Bluetooth low energy technology operating in the frequency band of 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz with a maximum transmitted power of 0 dBm (1 mW).

Approximately 4 sec (depending on the blood glucose concentration)

4 to 45 °C (+39 to +113 °F)

10 to 90% relative humidity

0.6 µL (min. sample size)

10-65%

Up to 3094 meters

Automatic coding

At least 720 blood glucose results and at least 30 control results with time and date; and 7, 14, 30, and 90-day averages.

Two 3‐volt lithium batteries (coin cell type CR2032)

Connect to the mySugr app to help you manage your diabetes

The mySugr app automatically captures your blood sugar results when connected to your Accu-Chek Instant meter. Using your Accu-Chek Instant meter together with the mySugr app can help improve your blood sugar control, estimated HbA1c, and diabetes understanding.3

Easy, accurate, automatic blood sugar logging
  • Make your day easier by logging your blood sugar levels automatically via Bluetooth®
  • Say goodbye to paper logbooks and avoid manual logging errors
  • Share automatically generated reports with your healthcare team

 

Improve your eHbA1c
  • Get access to estimated HbA1c and see it improving3
  • See results after one month of using mySugr4
  • Have more measurements in range4

Improve your diabetes management and understanding
  • Get a complete overview of all your diabetes information in one place
  • Learn how different lifestyle choices such as food, activity and stress influence your blood sugar levels for better management
  • Use the bolus calculator to manage your carbohydrate intake and insulin dosing

     

Related Products

Accu-Chek Instant meters come with the Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device and Accu-Chek Instant test strips. You can also connect to the mySugr app via Bluetooth® for quick and easy logging of meals, diet, medications, carbohydrates, blood sugar levels and more. 

Register your Accu-Chek meter

Register your Accu-Chek blood glucose meter so we can share helpful updates with you.

Register now

Need help with your products?

From how-to-videos and FAQs to product manuals, explore our online support resources to find the information you need whenever you need it.

Product Support

1 Parkin CG et al. Use of an Integrated Tool for Interpretation of Blood Glucose Data Improves Correctness of Glycemic Risk Assessment in Individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2017;11(1):74-82.

2 MacRury S, Srinivasan A, et al. Performance of a New Meter Designed for Assisted Monitoring of Blood Glucose and Point-of-Care Testing. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2013 Mar;7(2):389-398.

3 Debong F, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019;21(S2):S235–S240. 

4 Ide C, et al. Real World Data analysis shows a significant improvement in glycaemic management when using a blood glucose monitor connected with a mobile health application in UK users with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes UK Professional Conference Poster Session, Liverpool, 26-28 Apr 2023, Poster 19.

*Please note: You must be at least 18 years old to register for the Accu-Chek Account. Please see the manual for intended use.

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Where to buy

On prescription

You may be able to get an Accu-Chek blood glucose meter and lancing device for free from your healthcare professional, and test strips and lancets may be available to you on prescription. This depends on where you live in the UK & Ireland, your type of diabetes and your therapy type. Please speak to your healthcare professional to see if Accu-Chek products are available to you on prescription.

If you have recently obtained an Accu-Chek Instant system, speak to your healthcare professional about a change in prescription. You may wish to download our form to support you in your request.

 

Available to buy

Accu-Chek products are also available to purchase online from your local pharmacy or from Boots in-store and online. Use the links below to browse the Accu-Chek products available to purchase from Boots.

Still having trouble? Contact us

*Some mobile phone operators may charge or restrict access for calls to these numbers. Calls to these numbers are subject to a local call charge, depending on your mobile network provider. 
** This number is only for UK customers who are currently out of the country on a short term basis, please be aware that we cannot send replacement products abroad and advise that you take spare supplies with you. To improve the quality of our service, calls received or made by Roche Diagnostics Limited may be recorded.

Insulin Pump Consumable Orders

Visit our order page, or call UK: 0800 731 2291* (option 1), Ireland: 1 800 882 351* (option 1)

Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm excluding bank holidays. 
If you're a UK customer outside the UK, please call 0044 (0)1444 256019 (option 1)**

Blood Glucose Monitoring

UK: 0800 701 000* or 020 3499 6159**
Ireland: 1 800 709 600* or 01 5410379**

Monday to Friday 8am-6pm excluding bank holidays.  

Send a message
Continuous Glucose Monitoring

UK: 0800 0211 241*
Ireland: 1 800 121 416*

Monday to Friday 8am-6pm excluding bank holidays.  

Send a message
Insulin Pumps

UK: 0800 731 2291* (option 2) 
Ireland:  1 800 882 351* (option 2)

You can reach us 24/7, 365 days
If you're a UK customer outside the UK, please call 0044 (0)1444 256019 (option 2)** 

Send a message

How to recycle your diabetes supplies in the UK

How to recycle your diabetes supplies in the UK

Roche Diagnostics is committed to sustainability and sustainable development. As part of this, we proactively seek to employ new, more sustainable technologies and processes to minimise our impact on the environment. This includes making relevant information available on packaging materials so that our customers can make informed decisions and recycle our product packaging where possible.

Here you can find information on how to recycle the different packaging components of consumables for Accu-Chek insulin pumps. Please consult your local authority's guidance on recycling in your local area as this may differ from the information provided below.

 

How to recycle components of Accu-Chek Combo infusion sets

Accu-Chek FlexLink
  • Blister pack: Accu-Chek FlexLink blister packs are made from Evertis Ecopet 600, which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
  • Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone.
  • Box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
  • Label box: Please dispose of this in household waste.
 
Accu-Chek TenderLink
  • Blister pack: Accu-Chek TenderLink blister packs are made from Steripack D, which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
  • Lid: Made from Polyester, Amorphous 250 micron, Polyethylene, low density 50 micron, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
  • Box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
  • Label box: Please dispose of this in household waste.
  • Originality closure: Please dispose of this in household waste.
 
Accu-Chek Rapid-D Link
  • Blister pack: Accu-Chek Rapid-D Link blister packs are made from HostaPET, which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
  • Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone.
  • Box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities..
  • Label box: Please dispose of this in household waste.
  • Originality closure: Please dispose of this in household waste.
 
Accu-Chek 3.15ml cartridge system
  • Blister pack: Accu-Chek 3.15ml cartridge system blister packs are made from A-PET, which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
  • Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone.
  • Box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
  • Label box: Please dispose of this in household waste.
  • Originality closure: Please dispose of this in household waste.

     

How to recycle components of Accu-Chek Insight infusion sets

Accu-Chek Insight Flex, Accu-Chek Insight Tender, Accu-Chek Insight adapter and tubing
  • Blister pack: Blister packs are made from Ecopet 500T which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
  • Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone.
  • Box and label box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities..
  • Originality closure: Please dispose of this in household waste.
 
Accu-Chek Insight Rapid
  • Blister pack: Blister packs are made from Ecopet 500T which can be disposed with other PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics e.g. plastic bottles – widely recycled in UK kerbside or other local recycling facilities.
  • Lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone.
  • Box and label box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities..
  • Security seal: Please dispose of this in household waste.

     

How to recycle Accu-Chek Solo consumables

Accu-Chek Solo reservoir assembly,  Accu-Chek Solo cannula assembly and pump holder
  • Blister lid: Made from Tyvek, these can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists. Accu-Chek also has a takeback scheme for recycling these Tyvek lid seals to reduce landfill. Please contact us for further details and to request Tyvek returns envelope on 0800 7312291. Alternatively, these can be ordered online. The envelope provided must be filled to capacity before posting (average 400 - 500 lid seals). The envelope seal strip is biodegradable silicone.
  • Blister: Made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which can be disposed with other PET plastics e.g. plastic bottles etc. Widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
  • Box and label box: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities..
  • Security seal: Please dispose of this in household waste.
 
Accu-Chek Solo pump base kit, Accu-Chek Solo insertion device kit
  • Foam: Made from low density Polyethylene, which can be disposed with other PE (polyethylene) plastics where recycling exists.
  • Box and label: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
  • Security seal: Please dispose of this in household waste.
 
Accu-Chek Solo system kit
  • Sleeve: Can be disposed with other papers - widely recycled in UK at kerbside or other recycling facilities.
  • Box, label and security seal: Please dispose of these in household waste.

     

Lithium battery packaging

Our lithium batteries are packaged in boxes made from recycled cardboard, which can be recycled in household recycling collections or at local recycling centres. Whilst we strive to minimise the amount of packaging used, there are certain statutory requirements that we must comply with when shipping certain items, including batteries. For more information, please contact our Customer Careline.

 

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About Us

About Us

 

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Accu-Chek

Globally, Accu-Chek is a leading provider of blood sugar monitoring systems and insulin pumps. With more than 40 years experience, our number one goal is to help people living with diabetes track and manage their blood sugar so they may have better control of their health.

Serving 30 million people with diabetes worldwide every day, the Accu-Chek brand unites a variety of modern and connected diabetes management solutions to provide people living with diabetes with deeper knowledge for ever-better outcomes.

 

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mySugr diabetes app logo

mySugr is an easy-to-use digital health app that simplifies life for people with diabetes. Accu-Chek blood glucose meters seamlessly connect to the mySugr app, automatically transferring blood sugar readings directly into the app.

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Roche logo

Throughout our 125-year history, Roche has grown into one of the world’s largest biotech companies, as well as a leading provider of in-vitro diagnostics and a global supplier of transformative innovative solutions across major disease areas.

Our commitment to our people, partners, stakeholders and, most importantly, our patients remains as strong as it was on the first day of our journey.

Tools & Resources

Tools & Resources

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Every journey with diabetes is unique. As you navigate your journey, we’re here to provide you with helpful tools and resources that give you more insight into your health, to help you stay on track.

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Connect to simplify your diabetes management

Our mySugr® app makes logging, viewing and sharing your diabetes data easier. Discover how you can keep all your diabetes information in one easily accessible place.

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