How to Select Your Glucose Meter Properly, this post will provide you with six useful tips.
According to the WHO 2023 reports on Diabetes, the number of people with diabetes rose from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014.
Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and lower limb amputation.
Diabetic patients often need to monitor their blood sugar daily effectively.
Blood glucose meters now have become essential medical devices for many households, Therefore, it is crucial to correctly select and use a home blood glucose meter.
While there are numerous brands and types available in the market, how to make an informed decision becomes very important.
The below are important factors to take into consideration when choosing a blood glucose meter.
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Accuracy and Price:
- Prioritize high accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
- Choose a brand certified by international standards such as ISO, CE, or US FDA.
- Verify accuracy through test reports or sample comparisons.
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Ease of Use:
- Choose a meter that is easy to operate, especially for the elderly or individuals with poor vision.
- Consider simplicity in steps like test strip insertion, blood collection, and data reading.
- Choose a no-coding meter to avoid the risk of losing code cards.
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Memory Function:
- Select a meter with a memory function to conveniently record and review measurement data. This aids both patients in monitoring their levels and doctors in referencing the data.
- Glucose Meters storing around 200 pieces of data usually can cover the last month’s test values.
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Suitability:
- Tailor your choice based on personal needs, considering factors such as portability and standby time.
- Choose a compact and lightweight meter for those who need to carry it, and a long standby function for prolonged monitoring.
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Applicable Environment:
- Ensure your selected meter works within the temperature range specified for your local environment.
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Additional Considerations:
- Measurement Time: all SoyMed glucose meters can get results in 5 seconds.
- Test Strip Expiration: Check the expiry date, which is typically 24 months unopened and 3-6 months after opening.
- Special Features: Features like ketosis reminder, automatic strip ejection to prevent cross-infection and Bluetooth function for data synchronization, alarm reminder function.
Product Recommendations:
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Cost-effective Options:
- HOT SALE Glucose Meter MSG-102: 1µL blood sample, 200 records, independent statistics before and after meals, powered by 1 CR2032 battery, Bluetooth(optional), large font and cute shape.
- Glucose Meter MSG-103: 0.5µL blood sample means less pain, 400 records, powered by 2*AAA batteries, Bluetooth(optional).
- Glucose Meter SG-425: 0.7µL blood sample, 20 records, powered by 2*AAA batteries, automatic strip ejection, alarm reminder, cute shape.
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High performance options:
- Glucose Meter MSG-101: 1µL blood sample, automatic strip ejection, powered by 1 CR2032 battery, average values of 7/14/2, nice shape and bright blue color, sold very well in European and West African market.
- Transmission Glucose Meter SG-427B: 0.7µL blood sample, 500 records, ketosis reminder, powered by 2*AAA batteries, automatic strip ejection, Bluetooth, LED backlight large screen. this model is of high performance, and both CE& FDA certified.
- Glucose Meter SG-201: 1µL blood sample, 360 records, powered by 1 CR2032 battery, average values of 7/14/28, alarm reminder (very thoughtful design), powered by 1 CR2032 battery, with nice package, can be gift options.
