Blood Sugar Monitors

[ginome]

Hi to all, I'm new to diabetes and am overwhelmed by the plethora of monitors marketed. Comparisons and practical advice badly needed. Cheers, GinoMe.

 

[Administrator]

Ginome, take a look at: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood_glucose_monitor_guide.html - we have a comprehensive listing of the blood test meters available in the UK. Most have user reviews, too - and video guides.

 

[Jen&Khaleb]

Probably depends on your own needs. I have a young child so have an Optimum Xceed because it can measure blood ketones as well as glucose. I also have an Accu Chek Mobile as an all-in-one unit that is good for day time but a bit noisy at night. I did have a True Track once but didn't like it and I've also had an Accu Chek Integra that used to error all the time and drove me crazy.