The True Track Glucose Meter is your middle of the road option. Meaning, the glucose monitor offers solid performance, yet nothing extraordinary. The TRUEtrack is widely offered under different brand names, so chances are you may have seen this same meter with a different name on it.

TRUE Track - Key Advantages

1. Small Sample Size. The monitor only requires 0.1 microliter of blood.
2. Economical. Let's face it, the monitor is cheap! The meter only retails for about $20 dollars. Your insurance may even provide it for free. This low price makes the TRUE track glucose meter very affordable.
3. Lifetime Warranty. While it does have a low price, it also has a good warranty - Lifetime.

TRUE Track Meter - Disadvantages

Curiously, some users complain of poor accuracy, while others rave about how great the accuracy is. Others complained of difficulty in learning how to use the system.

We would note that Home Diagnostics lists multiple studies on their website that demonstrate the accuracy of the meter compared with laboratory results. The company also has a study showing that 70% of first time users found the TRUEtrack easier to use than their current meter.

Very few meter companies list these types of supporting studies on their website, so we applaud Home Diagnostics for the information.

The meter does have Alternative Site Testing, but only from the forearm.

Test Strips

The meter only uses TRUEtrack Test Strips. Like the meter, the strips tend to be a little less expensive than competitors. For example, we found a box of 50 strips for just under $23 dollars. This is a couple of dollars less than most other brands.

To Compare the BEST prices on strips, check out our Diabetic Test Strip Price Comparison page.

Bottom Line

The TRUEtrack monitor is a glucose testing work horse. It provides limited functionality, such as advanced programming. It doesn't come in a wide assortment of fashionable colors or nifty shapes. Nonetheless, the meter does provide an economic solution to testing your blood sugar. The meter is inexpensive and the test strips are a little cheaper than most.

Other Considerations

Home Diagnostics does offer 24/7 customer support, if you are having problems with your meter. Additionally, they offer free diabetes management software called Track Record. Of course, the data cable must be purchased separately.

Their client support program is called True Care. The program offers a newsletter, coupons and other print and educational resources. This program is adequate, but a little less comprehensive than programs other brands offer.

 

Model	TRUEtrack
Auto. Shut Off	2 minutes
Battery Type	One CR2032
Battery Life	1,100 Tests
Alternative Site Testing	Yes
Memory Capacity	365 Tests
Storage Temp.	NA
Operating Temp.	50 to 104 F
Result Range	20 to 600 mg/dL
Sample Size	1.0 microliter
Test Time	10 seconds
Weight (battery)	1.66 oz. (yes)
Size (Inches)	3.52 x 2.15 x 0.67
Backlit Display	No
Warranty	Lifetime
Coding Required	Yes
Software Available	Yes