Diabetes management
Blood glucose monitor
A blood glucose monitor is a portable medical device used to measure the amount of glucose (sugar) in a person's blood.
These devices are commonly used by individuals with diabetes to monitor blood sugar levels and better understand how meals, physical activity, medication, and daily routines may affect their glucose readings.
Most traditional blood glucose monitors use a small blood sample applied to a compatible test strip to display a glucose measurement.
Regular monitoring, as recommended by a healthcare professional, can support informed diabetes management decisions.
Features for your testing routine
Displays and stored results
Meters vary in size and the ways they store or display results.
Controls and supplies
Consider a screen and controls you can read and use comfortably, along with the compatible test strips, lancets and control solution needed for testing.
Learn with your care team
Your healthcare team can demonstrate the device and explain when to check your glucose.
Looking after the testing system
Cleaning and storage
Keep the meter clean using its instructions and store it with its supplies as directed.
Batteries and control checks
Keep batteries ready and use control solution checks according to the manufacturer's guidance.
Help at appointments
Bring the meter to appointments if you need help reviewing technique or comparing its readings with laboratory results.
Ready to take the next step?
Request blood glucose monitor through our equipment order form.