Diagnostics
Is it warm in here, or do I have a fever? Is my blood pressure 115 … or 160? Am I pregnant? Such big questions can be answered with small diagnostic tools, many of which can be bought over the counter at a local drugstore. Click on a product category below to see which products pharmacists recommend most often. Learn more about the pharmacist survey and Top Recommended Health Products here.
Recommended Products by Category
Blood Glucose Monitors
Checking blood sugar regularly is an important part of diabetes management. Doing so helps prevent nerve damage (see See Top Products in This Category »
Blood Pressure Monitors
If your blood pressure is high or on the rise, your doctor may suggest that you have it checked regularly. That's where blood pressure monitors...
Blood Sampling Devices/ Lancets
Diabetics have to be proactive about their condition. Diabetes requires the regular checking of blood glucose levels, often via finger prick, to...
Cholesterol Testing
High cholesterol narrows arteries and can lead to heart disease and stroke. Keeping cholesterol in check is hugely important, and the products below...
Digital Thermometers
Is it warm in the room, or do you have a fever? You'd better check your temperature, and these days, there's no need to go for glass, mercury-filled...
Fertility Testing
Trying to get pregnant? Many couples use a fertility monitor to help guide conception efforts. Fertility monitors, like those below, assess certain...
Ovulation Prediction
Trying to get pregnant? Ovulation tests reveal which two days a month you're most likely to conceive. They work by detecting surges in the luteinizing...
Pregnancy Testing
The lines that appear or don't appear on a pregnancy test can be life-changing. An inaccurate reading can be devastating. To see how different...
