A 48-year-old member asked:
I'm type 2 diet controlled, i have a blood test every 6 months. what to use to check my sugar levels day to day?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Glucometer: Glucometers are available for home blood sugar testing. You may buy one at a drug store. If you have insurance your health insurance may cover some of the cost of the meter and test strips.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Oct 10, 2015
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