A glucose meter, or blood sugar reader, is a necessity for any insulin-dependent diabetic. With today’s designs, you don’t have to worry about safely drawing blood—the meter pricks you for the test, and only requires a small drop of blood to accurately read your level.

How does a diabetic client ensure that their blood glucose levels are reading accurately? The truth is, even with battery replacements, glucose meters have a shelf life of about one to two years. Some clients use two to make sure they are getting an accurate reading—especially if their reading is more than ten points off from a previous level during the day. Others still do two readings in a row to make sure the test strip got the accurate reading. No matter how dependable their glucose meters are, some take pains to check their health—they don’t want to spiral off into a diabetic coma!

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