Mendor Blood Glucose Meter

Mendor, a start-up company from Finland, Europe, has developed a revolutionary blood glucose meter for all diabetics needing to measure frequently. Mendor meter has been designed together with diabetics and healthcare professionals since day one.

OneTouch Ultralink Glucose Meter

The OneTouch UltraLink Glucose Meter is designed specifically for those who use the MiniMed Paradigm insulin pump. The blood testing sends results wirelessly to the insulin pump and automatically adjusts the insulin dosage level.

OneTouch Select Glucose Meter

This is a fairly basic unit offered by LifeScan. It required coding, but supplies test results within 5 seconds with a minimal blood sample. It is highly regarded by physicians and often recommended for its accuracy and ease of use.

Ascensia Elite XL Glucose Meter

This product can be confusing to some patients because while Bayer manufactures this meter you cannot buy it from the Bayer site. In most cases the actual unit is offered free of charge or at low-cost to diabetic patients while Bayer concentrates on selling models through their website that are uniquely separated from the Elite XL.

Ascensia DEX 2 Glucose Meter

The Ascensia DEX 2 Glucose Meter provides a sense of convenience with a 10-strip cartridge for systematic blood testing without the need to continually change strips. It is manufactured by Bayer and is often offered at no cost by companies who tie the freebie to testing supplies.

Ascensia Breeze Glucose Meter

The Ascensia Breeze Glucose Meter is very similar to the Dex 2, but provides a design style that may prove more favorable for those looking for comfort in a hand held blood glucose monitor.

FreeStyle Lite Glucose Meter

Abbott Global provides the FreeStyle Lite glucose meter. Users appreciate the large displays and compact design offered by FreeStyle. Enhanced features make this a solid choice for some diabetics.

FreeStyle Freedom Lite Glucose Meter

Abbott Global provides the FreeStyle Freedom Lite glucose meter. Users appreciate the large displays and compact design offered by FreeStyle. Programs offered by FreeStyle may make the choice even easier for some.

Being able to monitor blood sugar levels is critical for any individual with diabetes; or any one caring for someone with diabetes.  Although blood sugar levels can be easily monitored from home, the method of pricking fingers can get pretty irritating.  Especially when you take into to consideration the frequency that is needed in order to effectively monitor blood sugar levels. There is also the inability for some individuals with diabetes, typically children, to know whether or not their blood sugar level is serious enough to warrant immediate attention.  However, as technology improves so does the devices and methods for monitoring blood sugar levels.   The following products are mostly still in the research and development stages, but may be available in a few years.

OneTouch SureStep Glucose Meter

The OneTouch SureStep glucose meter by LifeScan is advertised as being the perfect glucose monitoring system for those who want an easy to read and easy to use blood glucose monitor. This particular glucose meter walks individuals through the steps to producing exact blood glucose level results and does not overwhelm users with too much information and too many function buttons.