This product update was prepared by Diane Fennell, an Associate Editor at Diabetes Self-Management.
The management of diabetes requires a certain amount of paraphernalia: A meter, lancing device, lancets, and test strips, for a start, and some people use many more devices and supplies than just these. Each year, product manufacturers work on developing both new technologies and devices for better diabetes control and refinements to existing technologies and devices. This year saw the arrival of a number of highly anticipated products, including an electronic lancing device and a new continuous glucose monitoring system, as well as the introduction of several tried-and-true tools newly equipped with innovative technology. Continue with the article
Diabetic Meters for Testing Blood Glucose Levels: an Update
Updated November 18, 2008
New Tools 2008
by Diane Fennell
This product update was prepared by Diane Fennell, an Associate Editor at Diabetes Self-Management.
The management of diabetes requires a certain amount of paraphernalia: A meter, lancing device, lancets, and test strips, for a start, and some people use many more devices and supplies than just these. Each year, product manufacturers work on developing both new technologies and devices for better diabetes control and refinements to existing technologies and devices. This year saw the arrival of a number of highly anticipated products, including an electronic lancing device and a new continuous glucose monitoring system, as well as the introduction of several tried-and-true tools newly equipped with innovative technology. Continue with the article
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