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What is the name of the glucose testing machine that can measure the sugar without pricking the finger?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Many: I think you are talking about alternative site testing. You still have to "prick" something, just not the finger. Some of these sites are: forearm, palm, upper arms, thighs...Most meters now offer alternative site testing:some examples: freestyle, precisionxtra, breeze2, contour, one touch ultra/smart/mini, accucheck aviva/compact plus, true track smart/sidekick.

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Answered 11/27/2011

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Monitor : Freestyle Libre Sensor is a popular no stick blood glucose monitor.

Answered 12/1/2019

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A member asked:

What is the name of the glucose testing machine that can measure the sugar without pricking the finger?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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