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CHOICE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $23.15 STRIPS MSRP: 22¢/strip ($10.99/50 strips)
CHOICE BASIC FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $11.55 STRIPS MSRP: 22¢/strip ($10.99/50 strips)
GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.8 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.95 STRIPS MSRP: $1.20/strip ($59.95/50 strips)
GLUCOCARD SHINE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.95 STRIPS MSRP: 46¢/strip ($22.95/50 strips)
GLUCOCARD SHINE CONNEX FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $24.95 STRIPS MSRP: 46¢/strip ($22.95/50 strips)
GLUCOCARD SHINE EXPRESS FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $21.95 STRIPS MSRP: 46¢/strip ($22.95/50 strips)
GLUCOCARD SHINE XL FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.95 STRIPS MSRP: 46¢/strip ($22.95/50 strips)
KEY
= audio capability
= backlight
= measures both blood glucose and blood pressure
= wireless Bluetooth capability
= requires user coding
= can save data to the cloud without having to push the data to another device
= computer download capability
= cellular connectivity
= also tests blood ketones
= communicates with insulin pump
= port light
= multilingual
= logs insulin dose
= meter program offers access to certified diabetes educators
= compatible with smartphone app made for this meter
= microliters
= sold only with insulin pump
= manufacturer’s suggested retail price. These are over-the-counter retail prices; check with your insurance plan for specific coverage and how much you may have to pay.
FREESTYLE FREEDOM LITE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: $1.46–$1.52/strip ($73–$76/50 strips)
FREESTYLE LITE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: $1.46–$1.52/strip ($73–$76/50 strips)
FREESTYLE PRECISION NEO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip ($21.99/50 strips) Strips are also compatible with the meter built into the FreeStyle Libre CGM.
JAZZ WIRELESS 2Also available as CVS brand model
FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $20.99 STRIPS MSRP: 31¢/strip ($15.50/50 strips)
PRESTO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 24¢/strip ($11.99/50 strips)
PRESTO PRO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $16.50 STRIPS MSRP: 24¢/strip ($11.99/50 strips)
ABBOTT DIABETES CARE myfreestyle.com | 888-522-5226
ADVOCATE REDI-CODE PLUS FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/strip ($19.99/50 strips)
ADVOCATE REDI-CODE PLUS SPEAKING METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/strip ($19.99/50 strips)
ADVOCATE advocatemeters.com | 888-469-3579
AGAMATRIX agamatrix.com | 866-906-4197
ARCADIA GROUP choiceplus.health | 800-880-3034
ARKRAY arkrayusa.com | 800-566-8558BLOOD
DROP SIZE
Meters specify how much blood is needed to get an accurate reading. Some meters allow you to reapply blood within a few seconds if your sample size was too small, so you don’t waste a strip.
0.6
1.5
0.7
1.0
0.5
0.3
0.8
0.4
Blood drop size in microliters
BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS
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CVS HEALTH ADVANCED BLOOD GLUCOSE METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $17.99 STRIPS MSRP: 23¢/strip ($22.99/100 strips)
CVS HEALTH BLUETOOTH GLUCOSE METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 23¢/strip ($11.49/50 strips)
DARIO BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM FEATURES: App can turn on smartphone’s flashlight. Plugs into smartphone to display results.
BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 BATTERY: Plugs into smartphone to charge MSRP: From $25/month for a yearly subscription; includes meter, unlimited lancets, and unlimited strips STRIPS MSRP: Unlimited strips included in monthly price
CVS cvs.com | 800-746-7287
DARIO HEALTH mydario.com | 800-895-5921
FORA 6 CONNECT FEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones) BATTERY: 1 AAA MSRP: $59.99 for kit; includes meter, lancing device, 100 lancets, and 50 test strips STRIPS MSRP: Additional blood glucose strips: 80¢/strip ($39.99/50 strips); $1.40/ketone strip ($69.99/50 strips)
FORA D40D 2-IN-1 FEATURES: BP BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 4 AA, 6V adaptor MSRP: $179.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢–80¢/strip($29.99–$39.99/50 strips)
FORA D40G 2-IN-1 FEATURES: BP BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: Lithium ion, 6V adaptor MSRP: $189.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢–80¢/strip($29.99–$39.99/50 strips)
FORA G30A FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢/strip ($29.99/50 strips)
FORA GD50 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 AAA MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢/strip ($29.99/50 strips)
FORACARE foracare.com | 888-307-8188
DIATHRIVE BLOOD GLUCOSE METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.4 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $15 (subscription available starting at $8/month; includes meter, lancing device, test strips, lancets, control solution, and carry case) STRIPS MSRP: 24¢/strip($12/50 strips)
FORA GTELFEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones)BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ionMSRP: $129.99STRIPS MSRP: 80¢–$1/glucose strip ($39.99–$49.99/50 strips); $1.40/ketone strip ($69.99/50 strips)
FORA PREMIUM V10 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 50¢–60¢/strip ($24.99–$29.99/50 strips)
FORA PREMIUM V10 BLE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 50¢–60¢/strip ($24.99–$29.99/50 strips)
FORA TN’G FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium polymer MSRP: $49.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢–80¢/strip($29.99–$39.99/50 strips)
FORA TEST N’ GO ADVANCE FEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones) BATTERY: 1 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 80¢/glucose strip ($39.99/50 strips); $1.40/ketone strip ($69.99/50 strips)
FORA TEST N’ GO ADVANCE VOICE FEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones) BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $29.99 STRIPS MSRP: 80¢/glucose strip ($39.99/50 strips); $1.40/ketone strip ($69.99/50 strips)
FIFTY50 2.0 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $39.95 STRIPS MSRP: 74¢/strip ($36.95/50 strips)
FIFTY50 2.0 SPORT FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $39.95 STRIPS MSRP: 74¢/strip ($36.95/50 strips)
GLUCOCARD VITAL FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.95 STRIPS MSRP: 94¢/strip ($47/50 strips)
CONTOUR NEXT FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)
CONTOUR NEXT EZ FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)
CONTOUR NEXT LINK** FEATURES: P BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: Rechargeable via computer or wall charger MSRP: Sold only with compatible Medtronic pumps STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)
CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4** FEATURES: P BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: Rechargeable via computer or wall charger MSRP: Sold only with compatible Medtronic pumps STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)
CONTOUR NEXT ONE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)
ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE contournext.com | 800-348-8100
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DIATHRIVE diathrive.com | 866-878-7477
FIFTY50 MEDICAL fifty50.com | 800-746-7505
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EMBRACE EVO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.8 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99; includes meter, 50 strips, 50 lancets, lancing device, and control solution STRIPS MSRP: 20¢/strip($9.99/50 strips)
EMBRACE PRO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 20¢/strip ($9.99/50 strips)
EMBRACE TALK FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 20¢/strip ($9.99/50 strips)
EASYMAX NG AND LTC FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip ($22.20/50 strips)
EASYMAX V FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 33¢/strip ($16.50/50 strips)
FORTISCARE EM66 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip ($22.20/50 strips)
NOVA MAX LINK** FEATURES: P Works only with Medtronic pumps
BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 BATTERY: 1 CR2450 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/strip ($19.99/50 strips)
NOVA MAX PLUS FEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones) BATTERY: 1 CR2450 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/glucose strip($19.99/50 strips); $2/ketone strip ($19.99/10 strips)
LIVONGO METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.8 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $64.99/month STRIPS MSRP: Unlimited strips included in monthly price
FORTISCARE V3 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip ($22.20/50 strips)
FORTISCARE MU FEATURES: Optional Bluetooth dongle plugs into meter and transmits data.
BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 ($29.99 with Bluetooth accessory) STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip($22.20/50 strips)
FORTISCARE T1FEATURES: N/ABLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6BATTERY: 2 CR2032MSRP: $10.99 ($18.99 for kit that includes meter, 20 strips, 20 lancets, and 20 alcohol swabs)STRIPS MSRP: 33¢/strip($16.50/50 strips)
NOVA DIABETES CARE novacares.com | 800-681-7390
OAK TREE HEALTH oaktree-health.com | 866-994-3345
ONETOUCH ULTRA 2 FEATURES: C BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: $1.50/strip ($74.99/50 strips)
ONETOUCH ULTRAMINI FEATURES: C BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: $1.50/strip ($74.99/50 strips)
ONETOUCH VERIO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.4 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 80¢/strip ($39.99/50 strips)
ONETOUCH VERIO FLEX FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.4 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 80¢/strip ($39.99/50 strips)
LIFESCAN onetouch.com | 800-227-8862
LIVONGO HEALTH livongo.com | 800-945-4355
OMNIS HEALTH omnishealth.com | 877-979-5454
ALIGN FEATURES: Plugs into smartphone to display results
BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: 1 CR1620 MSRP: $16.95 STRIPS MSRP: 25¢/strip ($12.50/50 strips)
SMART GLUCO-MONITORING SYSTEM FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $29.95 STRIPS MSRP: 25¢/strip ($12.50/50 strips)
GHT BLOOD GLUCOSE METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $99.95 STRIPS MSRP: $1.08/strip ($53.95/50 strips)
FORA TN’G VOICE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $39.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢–80¢/strip($29.99–$39.99/50 strips)
FORA V30 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢/strip ($29.99/50 strips)
GENESIS HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES genesishealthtechnologies.com | 888-263-0003
IHEALTH ihealthlabs.com | 855-816-7705
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TRUE METRIX Also available as retail brand models
FEATURES: SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 70¢/strip ($34.99/50 strips)
TRUE METRIX AIR Also available as retail brand models
FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 70¢/strip ($34.99/50 strips)
TRUE METRIX GO Also available as retail brand models
FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $9.99 STRIPS MSRP: 70¢/strip ($34.99/50 strips)
TRUETRACK Also available as retail brand models
FEATURES: C BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 50¢/strip ($24.99/50 strips)
RELION PREMIER BLU FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $18.98 STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip ($9/50 strips)
RELION PREMIER CLASSICFEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5BATTERY: 2 AAAMSRP: $9STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip ($9/50 strips)
RELION PREMIER COMPACT FEATURES: N/A BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.44 STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip($9/50 strips)
RELION PREMIER VOICE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $14.98 STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip ($9/50 strips)
RELION PRIME FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $9 STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip ($9/50 strips)
EASYGLUCO FEATURES: C BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $9.95 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/strip ($19.95/50 strips)
TELCARE BGM FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.8 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $149.95 STRIPS MSRP: $1.12/strip ($55.95/50 strips)
TRIVIDIA HEALTH trividiahealth.com | 800-803-6025
U.S. DIAGNOSTICS usdiagnostics.net | 866-216-5308
ACCU-CHEK AVIVA PLUS FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $29.99 STRIPS MSRP: $109.99/50 strips
ACCU-CHEK GUIDE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $29.99 STRIPS MSRP: 50¢–60¢/strip($24.99–$29.99/50 strips)
ACCU-CHEK GUIDE MEFEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6BATTERY: 2 CR2032MSRP: $14.99STRIPS MSRP: 50¢–60¢/strip ($24.99–$29.99/50 strips)
IGLUCOSE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $59.85 STRIPS MSRP: 75¢/strip ($37.45/50 strips)
SMART METER iglucose.com | 844-445-8267
ROCHE accu-chek.com/us | 800-858-8072
TELCARE telcare.com | 877-777-4710
INFINITY FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $7.95 STRIPS MSRP: 36¢/strip ($17.95/50 strips)
VERASENS FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $7.95 STRIPS MSRP: 30¢/strip ($14.95/50 strips)
WALMART walmart.com | 800-925-6278
ONE DROP CHROME FEATURES: App uses reading to predict future
blood glucose. BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $69.95 ($27–$50 monthly subscription includes meter, strips, lancets, lancing device, and carry case) STRIPS MSRP: 12¢–80¢/strip (one-time test strip purchase: $25/50 strips; 100 to 300 strips every three months: $12–$37/month; unlimited strips: $47/month)
PRODIGY AUTOCODE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: Under $10 ($18–$25 retail pack includes meter, 100 strips, 10 lancets, lancing device, and 2 AAA batteries) STRIPS MSRP: Under $10/50 strips (product No. 73200 only)
PRODIGY ICONNECT FEATURES: Displays results on-screen or can plug into smartphone to display and send results
BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: Under $20 STRIPS MSRP: Under $10/50 strips (product No. 73200 only)
PRODIGY POCKET FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $10–$15 STRIPS MSRP: Under $10/50 strips (product No. 73200 only)
PRODIGY VOICE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $50–$70 STRIPS MSRP: Under $10/50 strips (product No. 73200 only)
ONE DROP onedrop.today | 800-437-1474
PRODIGY DIABETES CARE prodigymeter.com | 800-243-2636
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