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As of December 4, 2002 this survey is closed. Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts.

We're conducting a survey about features that are found in blood glucose monitors, asking you to rate the importance of the following features on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means not important and 10 means very important.

What features in current blood glucose monitoring systems are most important to you in considering a new purchase?

1. Meter Size
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
2. Test Reading Analysis Time
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
3. Flashlight for testing in low light areas
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
4. Backlight for LCD display in low light areas
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
5. Alarms for reminders to test
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
6. Meter colors/patterns
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
7. Size of entire system: meter, strips, lancing device, lancets, control solution, carry case, etc.
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
8. All-in-one testing device (meter, strips, lancets, lancing device all-in-one)
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
9. Alternate Site Testing (AST)
   

   1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

   
   
10. Glow in the dark meter
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
11. Small blood sample requirement
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
12. Large LCD Display
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
13. Data Management features: memory size, averaging, software
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
14. Shape (ergonomics) of meter
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
15. Not handling test strips (cartridge/drum)
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
16. Technology (photometric versus electrochemical)
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
17. Meter price
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
18. Test strip price
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
19. Widespread availability of test strips
    

    1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10		No opinion

    
    
20. Comments
    

19 November 2002

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