Glucometer - What to Look For When Purchasing a Blood Glucose Monitor

A glucometer is another term used to describe a blood glucose meter or glucose monitoring system. There are so many choices today in the marketplace that it is often difficult to select the proper one for your or your family member - especially if this is your first time shopping for one. This article will offer some things to consider.
1) Types of readings available
The two common types of readings are rmmol/L and mg/dl. Depending on the types of readings that you are used to collecting, you might want to select a glucometer device that offers either the one that you are used to - or optimally both.
2) Prick type
Make sure that the blood glucose monitor can prick in multiple locations of the body. Some people like to prick their finger, while others prick their belly, thigh or earlobe.
3) Amount of Blood needed for reading


If you are someone that has a difficult time seeing blood, you might want to consider the amount of blood that needs to be extracted to determine an accurate reading. Some people consider the 'less is more' strategy, while others believe that the 'more is more' theory renders a more accurate reading.
4) Company support
This is something that most people don't think about, but can be very helpful - particularly to someone new to blood glucose testing. It is sometimes nice to use a device from a company that offers some sort of online support - even a forum can provide you with valuable information if you run into trouble - particularly at 11:00 at night!