Blood Glucose Monitors
Checking blood sugar regularly is an important part of diabetes management. Doing so helps prevent nerve damage (see diabetic neuropathy products) and other complications. The blood glucose monitors below may help you understand where your blood sugar levels are—and how your diet and other activities impact them. Also see diabetic multivitamins.
| Product Name | Percent of Pharmacists' Votes |
|---|---|
| One Touch Ultra Series |
28%
|
| ACCU-CHEK Aviva system |
22%
|
| FreeStyle Lite Series |
14%
|
| TRUEtrack |
12%
|
| Contour |
10%
|
| ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system |
7%
|
| Precision Xtra |
3%
|
| Breeze2 |
2%
|
| Other |
1%
|
See Other Diagnostic Products
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Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for specific guidance on health products that may be appropriate for you. While U.S. News lists the results of the pharmacist survey, U.S. News does not recommend or endorse any health products listed here. Please see Disclaimer and a Note About Your Health. Read about the pharmacist survey here.
