“Controlling your blood sugar, or blood glucose, level is key to managing diabetes,” says Consumer Reports. “Blood glucose monitoring can be important for those taking insulin or other diabetes medications, women with gestational diabetes (diagnosed during pregnancy), and those having difficulty controlling their diabetes.”
“All glucose monitors work in a similar way, but some have features and options that might better suit your specific needs. Talk with your doctor or diabetes educator about which monitor matches monitoring requirements lifestyle, and budget.”
Here is the Consumer Reports’ selection of recommended blood glucose meters. The maximum overall score is 100, and “Best Buy” models offer more value.
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Source: Consumer Reports
Last checked on: 29 November 2017