9 Things to Consider When Choosing a Blood Glucose Monitor

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9 Things to Consider When Choosing a Blood
Glucose Monitor
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Controlling your blood glucose levels is key to
managing diabetes. Many factors such as exercise,
food, stress and medications can affect your
blood glucose levels. Accurate and timely testing
helps people with diabetes in adjusting their
diet, exercise routine and medications, which in
turn helps prevent the development of
complications. The most important device
available for blood glucose testing at home is a
glucometer. It is a simple, hand held device
that can evaluate your blood sugar levels
effectively in a small amount of time. Many
types of blood glucose meters are available in
the market. Choosing the right glucometer, and
properly using it at home can simplify diabetic
care to a great extent.
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Ease of use and maintenance
A simple to use glucometer ensures that you will
use the glucometer as often as you should. Easy
to use glucometers have wide, bright displays,
easy to handle buttons, small blood sample and
hygienic ejection buttons.
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Cost
The price of glucometers may vary but the test
strips are by far the most expensive part of
using a glucometer.
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Information storage
Your glucometer should store your previous
readings for future reference.
Support
Many glucometer manufacturers include a toll-free
number that you can call for help. Look for a
meter that includes clear instructions that
demonstrate the correct way to use the meter.
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Accuracy
The glucometer should be capable of calculating
the exact blood glucose values, with scope for
error lying within the permissible -15 range.
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No coding necessary
Not having to code your meter every time you open
a pack of test strips -- inputting a new code by
hand or by using a key or chip -- means one less
opportunity for error. One should look for a
glucometer which is has inbuilt auto-coding.
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AST
Being able to draw blood from alternative sites
apart from your fingertips, such as palms and
forearms can give your sensitive fingertips a
break. Some meters allow you to test with blood
from your arms, legs or abdomen too.
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Small sample size
The smaller the blood sample your meter requires
for each test, the less painful it tends to be,
and the less likely you'll get an "insufficient
blood" error and waste the test strip. One should
go for a glucometer requiring a blood sample of
0.5 microlitre or lower.
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Size and portability
The size of the glucometer should be such that it
fits easily in the pocket, and should offer great
convenience when transporting from one place to
another. Small size and pocket friendly
glucometers ensure that you will more likely
carry your glucometer with you every time you
step outside your home.
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