Comparison of Blood Glucose Meters
Looking for a comparison of blood glucose meters? Wondering what the best blood glucose meter is? Where can you find top meter reviews? Look no further.
This page list all of the best glucose meters and their key attributes and features in an easy to read table format.
If you would prefer to read individual meter reviews, please click on the meter name or go to our glucose meter review section here, which lists all of
the top meters and their manufacturers.
Choosing the right meter is not easy. Take some time to learn about your choices, so you can make the best decision for you. We have categorized
the top meters below so take a look and get started!
Compact Meters - Comparison of Blood Glucose Meters
These monitors are for those people on the go who don't want to be weighed down with a bulky diabetes glucose meter.
We have not included the Freestyle Flash in the following comparison, as the meter, while still available, is not the most current model and may not be available
in the near future.
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Freestyle Lite
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OneTouch UltraMini
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Auto. Shut Off
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2 minutes
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2 minute
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Battery Type
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One CR2032
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One CR2032
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Battery Life
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500 Tests
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6-12 months
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Alt. Site Testing
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Yes
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Yes
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Memory Capacity
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400 Tests
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500 Tests
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Storage Temp.
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-4 to 140 F
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NA
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Operating Temp.
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40 to 104 F
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43 to 111 F
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Result Range
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20 to 500 mg/dL
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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Sample Size
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0.3 microliter
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1.0 microliter
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Test Time
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5 seconds
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5 seconds
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Weight (battery)
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1.4 oz. (yes)
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1.4 oz. (yes)
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Size (Inches)
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1.57 x 2.9 x 0.65
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4.25 x 1.26 x 0.67
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Backlit Display
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Yes
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No
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Coding Req.
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No
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Yes
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Software Avail.
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Yes
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Yes
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Warranty
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Lifetime
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3 Years
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TRUE2go
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Sidekick
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Auto. Shut Off
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2 minutes
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2 minute
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Battery Type
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One CR2032
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Disposable
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Battery Life
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1,500 Tests
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50 Tests
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Alt. Site Testing
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Yes
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Yes
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Memory Capacity
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99 Tests
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50 Tests
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Storage Temp.
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NA
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36 to 86 F
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Operating Temp.
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50 to 104 F
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68 to 77 F
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Result Range
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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Sample Size
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0.5 microliter
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1.0 microliter
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Test Time
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5 seconds
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10 seconds
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Weight (battery)
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0.6 oz. (yes)
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1.6 oz. (yes)
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Size (Inches)
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1.7 x 1.46 x 0.89
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NA
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Backlit Display
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No
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No
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Coding Req.
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No
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No
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Software Avail.
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No
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No
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Warranty
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Lifetime
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Lifetime
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Conventional Meters - Comparison of Blood Glucose Meters
These monitors are tried and true. They offer good solid testing, but do not have all the bells and whistles of more advanced meters.
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Contour TS
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Aviva
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Freedom Lite
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Auto. Shut Off
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3 minutes
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2 minutes
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2 minutes
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Battery Type
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One CR2032
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One CR2032
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One CR2032
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Battery Life
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2,000 Tests
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1,000 Tests
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1,000 Tests
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Alt. Site Testing
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Memory Capacity
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250 Tests
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500 Tests
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400 Tests
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Storage Temp.
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NA
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-13 to 158 F
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-4 to 140 F
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Operating Temp.
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41 to 113 F
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43 to 111 F
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40 to 104 F
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Result Range
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10 to 600 mg/dL
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10 to 600 mg/dL
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20 to 500 mg/dL
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Sample Size
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0.6 microliter
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0.6 microliter
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0.3 microliter
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Test Time
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8 seconds
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5 seconds
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5 seconds
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Weight (battery)
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2.0 oz. (yes)
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2.1 oz. (yes)
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1.5 oz (yes)
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Size (Inches)
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2.8 x 2.35 x 0.77
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3.7 x 2.0 x 0.9
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2 x 3.3 x 0.63
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Backlit Display
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No
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No
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No
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Coding Req.
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No
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Yes
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No
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Software Avail.
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Warranty
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5 Years
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Lifetime
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Lifetime
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Breeze2
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TRUEread
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TRUEtrack
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Auto. Shut Off
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3 minutes
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2 minutes
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2 minutes
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Battery Type
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One CR2032
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One CR2032
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One CR2032
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Battery Life
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1,000 Tests
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1,100 Tests
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1,100 Tests
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Alt. Site Testing
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Memory Capacity
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420 Tests
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200 Tests
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365 Tests
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Storage Temp.
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Operating Temp.
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50 to 113 F
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50 to 104 F
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50 to 104 F
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Result Range
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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Sample Size
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1.0 microliter
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1.0 microliter
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1.0 microliter
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Test Time
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5 seconds
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10 seconds
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10 seconds
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Weight (battery)
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3.62 oz. (yes)
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1.66 oz. (yes)
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1.66 oz (yes)
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Size (Inches)
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4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1
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3.52 x 2.15 x 0.67
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3.52 x 2.15 x 0.67
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Backlit Display
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No
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No
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No
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Coding Req.
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Software Avail.
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Warranty
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5 Years
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Lifetime
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Lifetime
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Advanced Meters - Comparison of Blood Glucose Meters
These are the latest and greatest meters, with all of the programs and features you could possibly want.
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Contour
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UltraSmart
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Compact Plus
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Auto. Shut Off
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3 minutes
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1-3 minutes
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3 minutes
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Battery Type
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Two CR2032
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Two AAA
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One CR2032
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Battery Life
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1,000 Tests
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6-12 months
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1,000 Tests
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Alt. Site Testing
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Memory Capacity
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480 Tests
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3,000 Tests
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420 Tests
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Storage Temp.
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Operating Temp.
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41 to 113 F
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43 to 111 F
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50 to 113 F
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Result Range
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10 to 600 mg/dL
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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Sample Size
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0.6 microliter
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1.0 microliter
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1.0 microliter
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Test Time
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5 seconds
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5 seconds
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5 seconds
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Weight (battery)
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1.7 oz. (yes)
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2.8 oz. (yes)
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3.62 oz (yes)
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Size (Inches)
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2.35 x 2.8 x 0.77
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3.8 x 2.3 x 0.9
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4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1
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Backlit Display
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No
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Yes
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No
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Coding Req.
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No
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Yes
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No
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Software Avail.
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Warranty
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5 Years
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3 Years
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5 years
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Ultra2
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TRUEresult
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Auto. Shut Off
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2 minutes
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2 minute
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Battery Type
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Two CR2032
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One CR2032
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Battery Life
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16-12 months
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2,146 Tests
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Alt. Site Testing
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Yes
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Yes
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Memory Capacity
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500 Tests
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500 Tests
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Storage Temp.
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NA
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NA
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Operating Temp.
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43 to 111 F
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50 to 104 F
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Result Range
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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Sample Size
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1.0 microliter
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0.5 microliter
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Test Time
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5 seconds
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4 seconds
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Weight (battery)
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1.5 oz. (yes)
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1.66 oz. (yes)
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Size (Inches)
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3.12 x 2.25 x 0.9
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3.44 x 2.16 x 0.69
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Backlit Display
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Yes
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No
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Coding Req.
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Yes
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No
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Software Avail.
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Yes
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No
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Warranty
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3 Years
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Lifetime
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Specialty Meters - Comparison of Blood Glucose Meters
These meters offer something unique, whether it is ketones testing or wireless synching with your insulin pump.
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UltraLink
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Precision Xtra
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Auto. Shut Off
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2 minutes
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1 minute
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Battery Type
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Two AAA
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One CR2032
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Battery Life
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240 Tests
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1,000 Tests
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Alt. Site Testing
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Yes
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Yes
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Memory Capacity
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500 Tests
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450 Tests
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Storage Temp.
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NA
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-13 to 131 F
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Operating Temp.
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43 to 111 F
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50 to 122 F
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Result Range
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20 to 600 mg/dL
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20 to 500 mg/dL
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Sample Size
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1.0 microliter
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0.6 microliter
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Test Time
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5 seconds
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5 seconds
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Weight (battery)
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3.0 oz. (yes)
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1.48 oz. (yes)
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Size (Inches)
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3.5 x 2.4 x 1
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2.1 x 1.7 x 2.94
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Backlit Display
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No
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Yes
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Coding Req.
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Yes
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Yes
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Software Avail.
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Yes
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Yes
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Warranty
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3 Years
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Lifetime
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