Choosing a Diabetes Meter

A diabetes meter makes it easy to undertake thorough, careful and accurate diabetes management. A meter will help monitor your blood sugar levels and as you know, this is the most important thing for a diabetic to do.
There are many types and versions of blood glucose diabetic meters currently available. They are often called Glucometers and they come at a range of prices.
The main thing you will want your glucometer to do is to provide highly accurate results. Even if a meter has all the features in the world, without accurate results you are wasting your time and putting your health at risk.
Here is what to look for when you buy a diabetes meter:
1. Accuracy
Find out how accurate the meter is. You can look for reviews on the internet for this.



2. Size
Many people like to carry their glucometer around so a small size is often ideal, but this will depend upon your situation and where you will be measuring your blood glucose levels.
3. Price
Whilst cost should not be an important factor, it is something to pay attention to.
4. Cleaning
Find out what sort of cleaning is involved as it can differ between products.
5. Test strips or cartridges
Some glucose meters use test strips whilst others will use cartridges. It is up to you to decide which one you prefer.



6. How much blood?
It is amazing now how small a blood sample is needed for the latest meters. You will certainly want a glucometer that requires a very small amount of blood.

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