Blood glucose meters

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What's behind our blood glucose meter Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 21 models in blood glucose meters to see which ones perform best.

We look for:

Overall score
This is based on a combination of the product's accuracy, repeatability, and convenience.
Accuracy
This is based on the average of differences between data from a particular blood glucose meter and parallel readings from a standard laboratory instrument.
Repeatability
The ability of the blood glucose meter to provide repeatable data from test to test.
Convenience
Based on features of each model and ease of use evaluations by expert panelists.
Annual strip cost-4 tests/day
The approximate retail price for a year's supply of glucose test strips for a patient who uses four a day.

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Recommended blood glucose meters

Recommended blood glucose meters are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

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A product is considered Recommended or a Best Buy if it has an overall score of 81.0 or above and an Excellent accuracy score.

Blood glucose meter buying guide

Today's blood glucose meters are smaller, faster, and come with more features than ever before. They're also more accurate than blood glucose meters of years past. That's good news for the approximately 26 million Americans with diabetes.

Controlling blood glucose is key to managing diabetes and preventing complications. Test results help patients make adjustments to their diet, exercise routine, and diabetes treatment plan, which can help lower the risk of seizures, blindness, kidney disease, and nerve damage.

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