Helping patients choose the right blood glucose meter.

Self-monitoring of blood glucose is crucial to keeping diabetes controlled and decreasing the risk of complications (such as heart disease). Matching the patient to the right blood glucose meter is important. Thanks to recent technologic advances, the market seems to have something for everyone, from a voice-activated glucose meter for those who are vision-impaired to a software program that analyzes trends in glucose control by the week, the month, or time of day.