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Blood Glucose Meter Buying Guide

By Toni Mortensen

Check out the newest blood glucose meters available at retail stores and compare some of their important features, including speed, memory, and size. We've noted the suggested prices of strips, too, because they are your largest ongoing expense.

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Blood Glucose Meter Terms to Know

Blood Glucose Meter Terms to Know

-- Memory: The number of results the meter holds.

-- Test time: The time it takes to see the blood glucose level result after you apply the blood drop.

-- Microliter: Volume measurement for blood drop. Today's meters require very small sample sizes.

-- Averages: The average on your meter may look very different from the estimated average blood glucose number you receive with your A1C lab result. That's because the A1C looks at all of your highs and lows over two to three months. The meter average is likely to differ, depending on how frequently you test.

Note: Meter manufacturers typically provide customer support and test strips for older meters. The nationally distributed models featured in this slide show are the newest on store shelves. Also, suggested retail prices for meters provided by manufacturers are shown. Check with your health insurance plan to see what meters and strips are covered and how much you would pay. Not all manufacturers provided suggested retail prices for meters and strips.



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