Blood Glucose Monitoring System Purchase Tips

A blood glucose monitoring system is necessary for anyone who has been diagnosed with any disease related to diabetes. These diseases could include Juvenile, Type 1, Type 2, Adult Onset or Gestational diabetes. Knowing what the current glucose level is in your bloodstream is critical to maintaining normal blood glucose levels
Here are some tips on what to look for:
1) Speed of results.


We are in a fast-tracked society where we want the answer to everything now. Look for a device that offers the fastest time to provide the results of your reading. There are devices that take anywhere from 15 to 45 seconds to display the result.
2) Ease of use for all age groups
If you are considering purchasing a blood glucose monitoring system for a child or an elderly person, you would want to make sure that there are not too many buttons and that the display is a good size so that someone with potentially poor eyesight can easily read it. Some users love all of the features that might be available for the glucose testing, while for others, it can be overwhelming.
3) Memory
Consider whether you need to store the history of your blood glucose readings. Historical results available can be anywhere from 20 - 1000. Also, some glucometers have a data port allowing you to download historical blood glucose readings to your computer for further analysis.
4) Batteries
Check to see what types of batteries are needed to keep your blood glucose monitoring sytesm charged. Can you use typical batteries found in any store or do you need to purchase some obscure battery type that you have to go to a specific store for. Also - it would be a good idea to know how long the battery charge keeps.
5) Cost
Depending on the features that you want, the cost of your blood glucose monitoring system will vary, but expect to pay anywhere from $50 - $100. An additional cost to consider is how much the future test strips will cost you and whether you can purchase a generic brand or pay for potentially more expensive strips that might only be used on a particular glucometer. You may also be able to find some special deals where a medical supply company might offer you a free device if you agree to an automatic shipment plan.
Some features that you might want to consider include whether or not the glucometer has a memory that allows you to store a long history of readings. Also, some glucose monitoring devices allow you to download the data to your computer for further analysis.