{"id":889,"date":"2015-11-25T13:04:30","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T07:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/?p=889"},"modified":"2026-05-06T18:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:30:18","slug":"how-to-choose-a-glucometer-that-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/how-to-choose-a-glucometer-that-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose A Glucometer That Is Right For You"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Blood sample size<\/b><\/p>\n

Choose a<\/span> Glucose meter<\/a> that require a very small amount of sample size (~1.5 \u00b5l, which is approximately a pin prick quantity)to give an accurate reading.<\/span><\/p>\n

Size<\/b><\/p>\n

If you are a frequent traveler and need to carry your meter around everywhere, go for a more compact option. Choose a meter that fits in your purse or briefcase easily. <\/span><\/p>\n

Price <\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t buy the cheapest model in the market. Sometimes the cheapest options are the most unreliable, so buy a meter that meets your budget and your needs too. <\/span><\/p>\n

Time<\/b><\/p>\n

Choose a Glucose meters that can check glucose levels very quickly(~5 secs). <\/span><\/p>\n

Screen Size<\/b><\/p>\n

Patients<\/span> with impaired vision and Elderly patients prefer Glucose meter with large, clear and easy to read screens. <\/span><\/p>\n

Digital storage<\/b><\/p>\n

Choose a glucose meter that saves the recordings and makes it much simpler for you to discuss your progress with your doctor at your next meeting. <\/span><\/p>\n

Easy Availability of Test Strips<\/b><\/p>\n

Choose a glucose meter whose test strips are easily and readily available. <\/span><\/p>\n

Downloading Data to PC<\/b><\/p>\n

Some blood glucose meter can download readings on PC, so you can maintain an easy record. <\/span><\/p>\n

Support<\/b><\/p>\n

Many manufacturers include a toll-free number that you can call for help. Look for a meter that has clear instructions and demonstrate the correct way to use the meter. <\/span><\/p>\n

Glucose meters with special features<\/b><\/p>\n

These include audio capability, for people with vision impairments, different handling capabilities, such as having the strips store in the meter, or having a USB meter<\/span><\/p>\n

We compared the top selling glucometers : Accu chek Active, One Touch Ultra easy and Contour TS for the above parameters. This is what we found:<\/p>\n