A glucometer helps you check blood sugar levels by analyzing a small drop of blood from your finger. People with diabetes ...

Tired of going to the doctor's office to get blood glucose test results? Learn how to check blood sugar at home using a glucometer. This article will help you get started.

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Medicare covers home-use glucometers under the durable medical equipment (DME) benefit of Part B, which is part of Original Medicare, though there are some exceptions.

At-home SMBG typically involves pricking the skin—preferably a fingertip—with a tiny lancet to obtain a drop of blood, which ...

In an initial trial of continuous glucometer use, faulty device adhesive—a serious wearability challenge—and patient difficulty in interpreting graphs produced by the device, were noted.