March 17, 1999
Urine test strips for quick and easy diabetes home testing
New Terumo URIACE Ga (10 strips)
Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation has released the new Terumo URIACE Ga, easy-to-use test strips for detecting glucose in the urine. Packaged in convenient 10-strip packs, new URIACE Ga will be sold at pharmacies and dispensaries throughout Japan.
Diabetes is accompanied by the excretion of large amounts of sugar in the urine, and home urinalysis allows a quick check of urine glucose levels. The new Terumo URIACE Ga offers a convenient number of strips at a reasonable price, enabling anyone who is concerned about diabetes to do their own simple glucose tests at home.
Recommended pre-tax retail price is \700 for each 10-strip pack. A sales target of \600 million has been set for the first year.
Product features
- Reasonably priced trial size
The reasonably priced 10-strip packs offer a handy trial test for anyone concerned about diabetes.
- Simple, 30-second testing
To use, expose the strip directly to the flow of urine,* a method that's easy, even for beginners.
*Urine can also be transferred to a container for testing
- Flushable, water-soluble strips
New URIACE Ga strips are made of special water-soluble paper, that can be flushed away after use.
NOTE: New Terumo URIACE Ga detects sugar in the urine. It is not intended as a substitute for clinical diagnosis. If sugar is detected in the urine, or if it is not detected but other symptoms are present, consult a physician.
