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.

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

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

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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.