Best glucose meter?

Meters are pretty much the same. If you dad is not on medicare and cost is a factor then some strips with the corresponding meter are less than others. Rely on ... sold by walmart is perhaps the least expensive. All meters require strips and drawing blood (there are some meters that work differently like continuous reading but they are expensive and limit movement. He will soon get used to the drawing blood routine. Most meters can be used on the arm as well as the fingers...this hurts less. I suggest you go online at one of the diabetic support groups..they have more information than I can give here and there will be people who have actually used all types of equipment and testing supplies.

you might start at " diabetesliving " ask questions in the general page and then go to special areas for more information. Good luck... I am 74 was diagnosed at 53 and have very good health ... exercise, diet, and take medications.

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Best glucose meter?

Hi guys! See, I have seen this question asked before but the newest one is from a year ago, the thing is that my dad has been diagnosed with diabetes (do not know which type though) and we know nothing about these things. Is there a glucose meter that is better or more convenient than other? And...

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There really is no best, it's just that some are better than others in the amount of information you desire. If all you want is to see what your last number was and perhaps your 7-14 and 30 day averages you can go to any wal-Mart or Target store and pick them up for practically nothing.

But if your dad is going to be compliant there are a number of companies and medical supply houses that can give you a meter for free, it's the test strips that are expensive and not the meters but again, it all depends on what you want out of your meter, I use the Accu Chek Aviva with it's software to download on my computer from that I can view charts, trends and averages over a long period of time rather than just looking at what my last few tests were.

By the way 95% of all diabetics are Type 2 so that's what your dad will mostly be.

Today the best meter is the one you use every day about the same time of day, perhaps at least twice a day. Then change you diet to have an impact on the next sampling if necessary. If things work out, it's simply a life style change. I am 59 and life as mild health nut is GOOD!

I recommend you visit my blog site and print off the Blood Glucose Level Chart which relates the HbA1C and daily finger prick tests. The chart give the full range of results and converts USA and Canadian results. Study the so you can understand how your dad is doing in his effort to control his condition.

Best Wishes

my suggestion is to check with the Insurance company, esp. if the have a perscription plan. My meter was covered 100%, nothings as good as FREE. I don't know if one is better than another but I like mine that saves the readings. strips are neccessary because of blood contact. pricking the finger isn't so bad if its done on the side and not the tip,OUCH. less nerves on the side. My meter allows blood draw from forearm but need DR okay because it shows up different. Ask the Pharmacist for suggestions if not covered by Insurance.

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Almost all glucose meters require strips and blood as a sample. All glucometers function in a same way; you insert a test strip apply blood on it, etc.

Some of the affordable glucose meters are Accu Chek Active, One Touch Select Simple and Bayer Contour Ts..

You can go to buydirekt.com for further information

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