How do you choose a glucose meter? There are many different types of meters available for purchase that differ in several ways, including:
• accuracy
• amount of blood needed for each test
• how easy it is to use
• pain associated with using the product
• testing speed
• overall size
• ability to store test results in memory
• likelihood of interferences
• ability to transmit data to a computer or other device
• cost of the meter
• cost of the test strips
• insurance coverage
• doctor’s recommendation
• technical support provided by the manufacturer
• special features such as automatic timing, error codes, large display screen or spoken instructions or results
Talk to your doctor about the right glucose meter for you, and how to use it.
— Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection, Sept 2016
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