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Can home fingerstick blood tests test for hypoglycemia?
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Yes: The fingerstick test will tell you what the level of blood sugar is - either high or low or normal.
Answered 12/15/2011
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Yes: Home kits can measure your blood sugar and are available over the counter or with a presciption. They can test for low blood sugar, aka hypoglycemia.
Answered 9/15/2013
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