Question 1

are blood sugar monitor strips universally available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, typically.: You should be able to find strips for your glucose monitor assuming that it is a current meter (still being manufactured). Most pharmacies carry a variety of strips; that includes the mail away ones. Getting the strips paid for, however, may not be as easy. There are formulary limitations on type of strips covered and how many are used on a daily basis. Check with your insurance company.

Question 2

what is the best blood sugar monitoring meter?

Accepted Answer

No best one: The best one is the one your insurance will cover and one that you will use.  They each have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Question 3

painless blood sugar monitoring available yet?

Accepted Answer

Soon, not yet: However, todays method is much less painful if you use the side of your finger rather than the tip of the finger or if you use an alternative site (which can be done with certain monitors.) also, be sure to not have wet alcohol on the skin where you test, it will sting.

Question 4

what is a painless blood sugar monitoring method?

Accepted Answer

Soon, not yet: However, todays method is much less painful if you use the side of your finger rather than the tip of the finger or if you use an alternative site (which can be done with certain monitors.) also, be sure to not have wet alcohol on the skin where you test, it will sting.

Question 5

what are the best otc blood sugar monitoring meter?

Accepted Answer

What you like: All the monitors are accurate. You need to got to a pharmacy that has a variety of brands and find with fits your lifestyle. You are more likely to use it if you are comfortable with it.

Question 6

what is the best blood sugar monitor available in internet?

Accepted Answer

Most of: Them are fairly good, as long as you avoid the newer junky cheap chinese imports., make sure it's one that your insurance plan covers the strips. Also check that your doctor can download the results in their office.

Question 7

non-finger pricking blood sugar monitors, are they reliable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have seen them give just as good if not better bs control.

Question 8

are the blood sugar monitors that are purchasable over-the-counter accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are the same that a doctor would prescribe.

Question 9

how do i calibrate a blood sugar monitor?

Accepted Answer

Depends on machine: Take it to your doctor to do it or call the company.

Question 10

where can i get a free blood sugar monitor?

Accepted Answer

Check w/ your doctor: Sometimes, meter companies give meters to doctors' offices or pharmacies, knowing that once you have a particular meter, you're likely to buy strips for that meter for a long time.  Check w/ your doc or pharmacy.  Other companies off rebates after you pay for a meter for the same reason.  Most meters, though, can be bought for $20-25.

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