By Sean KelleyIf you’re a diabetic, chances are you didn’t choose your blood sugar monitor. It chose you.
Most newly diagnosed diabetics get their blood glucose monitors from their nurse educator, endocrinologist, or general practitioner. When I was diagnosed, I was given a hand-me-down monitor from my mother, a diabetic nurse. I got a second one—free—from my nurse educator.
I was never happy with either of them. When I finally went shopping, I was shocked at the variety of features, sizes, options, and even colors available. And I was flustered. There was no solid way to evaluate them. When it comes to technology, I’m used to researching my decision to death before I purchase an item, but there was no reliable source of information to consult. Read More
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