It seems like I get a new blood glucose meter just about every week. The latest is the GlucoLab, which HMD BioMedical LLC in Titusville, Florida, has started to distribute in the U.S.
I have used the GlucoLab, and can report that it is fine. It’s fast, taking just 5 seconds. It takes only 1 microliter of our precious blood. It will test on alternative sites. It can input activities and meals in relation to your level. It gave results close to results of two new LifeScan meters that my wife...
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