Everyone’s breath contains acetone, but elevated acetone levels indicate that a person has diabetes, researchers said.

Accurate blood glucose monitoring is crucial for effective diabetes management. Errors like improper timing, expired strips, ...

A blood sugar testing device needs to report accurate data so that the person with diabetes can make the right health choices. An inaccurate result may have life-threatening consequences.

Finger pricks can become painful, especially when you need to do them multiple times a day. Learn tips and tricks for easing pain with finger pricks.

Pain-Free Experience: The non-invasive technology eliminates discomfort associated with traditional blood tests. Rapid Results: Users receive instant readings, allowing for timely health decisions.

Truvian Health said its benchtop blood-testing device’s results are largely consistent with those generated by large central labs.

While blood sugar monitoring gains traction among non-diabetics using wearable tech, experts caution against its overuse.

Besides the fingertips, you can test your blood sugar with a sample from your earlobe, arm, palm, thigh, calf, or heel — as long as your device is compatible with these alternative testing sites.

Most pregnant individuals’ blood sugar levels come down after they give birth, as their hormone levels return to normal. However, some people with gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes ...

Medicare Part B covers blood sugar test strips if you have diabetes and meet the criteria. Learn about coverage, costs, and finding a supplier.

Medicare Part B covers blood sugar test strips as a type of durable medical equipment (DME). After paying the annual Part B deductible, a person will only pay 20% of the cost of the test strips.

Andy Crafford, 12, of Conway and Ann Hale, a medical technologist in the Conway Regional Clinical Laboratory, check Crafford’s blood sugar levels using the hospital’s new hemoglobin A1C ...