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. 2017 Aug 7;2(2):e19. doi: 10.2196/diabetes.7454

Table 2.

Participants’ responses to survey statements.

Statement category n (%)a
OTVFbglucose meter (n range 123-126)

The OTVF meter logs my past readings so I don’t have to worry about writing them down 117/124 (94.4)

The OTVF meter keeps a real-time logbook of my readings that I can carry around with me anywhere 118/125 (94.4)

It’s reassuring to know that with OTVF I have my blood sugar information at my fingertips 113/125 (90.4)

OTVF with its simple color range indicator made it easy for me to manage my blood sugar because I quickly knew whether I was low, in-range, or high 112/126 (88.9)

I think the OTVF meter is for people on the go 109/124 (87.9)

The OTVF meter makes testing my blood sugar easy so I can get on with my life 107/124 (86.7)

I found the simple color range indicator feature on OTVF to be a very helpful tool to indicate how I was managing my diabetes 108/126 (85.7)

I love that the range indicator arrow instantly points to the appropriate color bar after each test so that I quickly know if I am low, in-range, or high 106/125 (84.8)

The low range indicator on OTVF may help me better manage my lows and avoid hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) events 103/126 (81.7)

The high range indicator on OTVF may help me better manage my highs and avoid hyperglycemic (high blood sugar) events 100/125 (80.0)

The color range indicator on the OTVF meter made me feel confident about managing my blood sugar 96/123 (78.0)

The simple color range indicator on the OTVF meter made it easier for me to follow my HCP’sd recommendations 98/126 (77.8)

The low indicator on the OTVF meter may help me to avoid hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) events 97/126 (77.0)
OTRcapp (n=56)

The colorful visuals and pattern messages in the OTR app tell me when I am doing well and when I need to pay more attention 53 (94.6)

I wish I had had the OTR app when I was first diagnosed. It would have made my journey easier 53 (94.6)

OTR app made it easier for me to manage my diabetes than using my meter and a paper logbook 50 (89.3)

OTR app reduces the tedious work of daily tracking and logging so I can focus on other important things in life 48 (85.7)

OTR app simplified my daily decisions using my blood sugar information 47 (83.9)

OTR app is a versatile tool and fits into my lifestyle 47 (83.9)

OTR app was simple and easy to use 47 (83.9)

This is a true innovation from OneTouch, a brand that I have come to trust 47 (83.9)

OTR app helps me get to the big picture fast, right in the palm of my hand 47 (83.9)
OTVF glucose meter + OTR app (n=58)

The OTVF meter together with OTR app could support me in three ways: in the moment, on the go and over time 53 (91.4)

The OTVF meter together with the OTR app gave me instant information such as 14 day averages which helped me to discuss my progress with my HCP 52 (89.7)

The OTVF meter together with the OTR app provided a seamless way for me to stay connected with my HCP 52 (89.7)

The simple color range indicator on the OTVF meter together with the OTR app could help me stay on track between visits to my HCP 51 (87.9)

The simple color range indicator on the OTVF meter together with the OTR app could help me be more proactive with my diabetes management 51 (87.9)

aPercentages shown are favorable responses defined as a response of “strongly agree” or “agree” on a 5-point scale (5=strongly agree; 4=agree; 3=neither agree nor disagree; 2=disagree; and 1=strongly disagree). All favorable response rates are statistically significant (P<.001).

bOTVF: OneTouch Verio Flex.

cOTR: OneTouch Reveal.

dHCP: health care professional.