Diabetes Meters
There are many different types of diabetes meters available today. Technology has come a long way, improving devices with more accurate readings, and better overall user experience. A very important consideration of any meter is whether your health insurance will cover the cost. Some of the more important characteristics of diabetes meters include:
*Price of meter and strips - the meter may be free or cheap, but what do the testing strips cost? This can be a very important determination of what meter you should use. Testing strips can run up to $1 per strip. This can get very costly if you are testing your blood several times a day,
*Blood sample size - the smaller the size needed to test, the less blood you need to supply.
*Results memory - how many readings will your device store? Can you flag the readings, i.e. before eating, after exerise, etc.
*Reaction time - how long does it take for the reading to register?
*Reliability - how accurate are the readings?
*Alternative site- can you take readings from other areas beside your finger with the same accuracy
*Computer download - download your blood sugar results to your computer and track them
*Ipod download - new technology allows you to download results to your ipod
Below is a list of diabetes meters available today:
1. One Touch Ultra
2. One Touch Ultra Mini
3. Wavesence
4.Accu touch
5. Precision Xtra
6. Ascensia Elite
7. Hypoguard assure II
8. Relion Hima blood glucose monitoring system
9.Abbott freestyle
10. Roche Accu check
Also, Walgreens and Walmart have generic brands of diabetes meters that are reasonably priced with very affordable testing strips.
More information on diabetes meters and how they work can be found in our resource center.
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