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Home Diagnostics Glucose Meters

Comparisons and Reviews


Home Diagnostics glucose meters are primarily sold in the United States and Canada. The company is over 20 years old and is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Home Diagnostics is the largest supplier of "co-branded" glucose meters in the country. Meaning, it manufactures glucose meters for other companies that then put their brand on the product. The company is focused on providing value at affordable prices.

Home Diagnostics Glucose Meters

Home Diagnostics has a very extensive line of glucose meters with no less than five meters currently on the market. The meters vary in size, scope and features.

TRUE 2go. The True 2go is designed for those on the move. It has a very unique feature, in that the meter attaches to the top of a vile of test strips. No fumbling around with individual test strips during each test.

TRUE Result. The TRUE result is the news Home Diagnostics glucose meter. It is also the most accurate, returning a 99% clinical accuracy rate. The meter requires no-coding.

TRUE Read. This meter is easy to handle and use. It is also very popular because it is approved for Medicare and Medicaid users.

Sidekick. The Sidekick is a disposable meter that attaches to a vile of 50 test strips. The meter is prized for its highly portable design.

Home Diagnostics Glucose Meter Comparison Charts

TRUE2go TRUEresult TRUEtrack
Auto. Shut Off 2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes
Battery Type One CR2032 One CR2032 One CR2032
Battery Life 1,500 Tests 2,146 Tests 1,100 Tests
Alt. Site Testing Yes Yes Yes
Memory Capacity 99 Tests 500 Tests 365 Tests
Storage Temp. NA NA NA
Operating Temp. 50 to 104 F 50 to 104 F 50 to 104 F
Result Range 20 to 600 mg/dL 20 to 600 mg/dL 20 to 600 mg/dL
Sample Size 0.5 microliter 0.5 microliter 1.0 microliter
Test Time 4 seconds 4 seconds 10 seconds
Weight (battery) 0.6 oz. (yes) 1.66 oz. (yes) 1.66 oz (yes)
Size (Inches) 1.7 x 1.46 x 0.89 3.44 x 2.16 x 0.69 3.52 x 2.15 x 0.67
Backlit Display No No No
Coding Req. No No Yes
Software Avail. No No Yes
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime


TRUEread SideKick
Auto. Shut Off 2 minutes 2 minute
Battery Type One CR2032 Disposable
Battery Life 1,100 Tests 50 Tests
Alt. Site Testing Yes Yes
Memory Capacity 200 Tests 50 Tests
Storage Temp. NA 36 to 86 F
Operating Temp. 50 to 104 F 68 to 77 F
Result Range 20 to 600 mg/dL 20 to 600 mg/dL
Sample Size 1.0 microliter 1.0 microliter
Test Time 10 seconds 10 seconds
Weight (battery) 1.66 oz. (yes) 1.6 oz. (yes)
Size (Inches) 3.52 x 2.15 x 0.67 NA
Backlit Display No No
Coding Req. Yes No
Software Avail. Yes No
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime


Recently Discontinued Home Diagnostic Glucose Meters

Popular glucose meters that are still serviced but no longer available for purchase include the Prestige IQ and the TrackEase.

Additional Information - Home Diagnostic Glucose Meters

Home Diagnostics does have its own proprietary software to help diabetics track their results. The software is aptly named TRACK Record. The program is free, but is only able to be used with the TRUE Track, TRUE Read and Prestige IQ glucose meters. Home Diagnostics' diabetes related website can be Found Here.



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