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CHOICE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $23.15 STRIPS MSRP: 22¢/strip ($10.99/50 strips)

CHOICE BASIC FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $11.55 STRIPS MSRP: 22¢/strip ($10.99/50 strips)

GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.8 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.95 STRIPS MSRP: $1.20/strip ($59.95/50 strips)

GLUCOCARD SHINE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.95 STRIPS MSRP: 46¢/strip ($22.95/50 strips)

GLUCOCARD SHINE CONNEX FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $24.95 STRIPS MSRP: 46¢/strip ($22.95/50 strips)

GLUCOCARD SHINE EXPRESS FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $21.95 STRIPS MSRP: 46¢/strip ($22.95/50 strips)

GLUCOCARD SHINE XL FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.95 STRIPS MSRP: 46¢/strip ($22.95/50 strips)

KEY

= audio capability

= backlight

= measures both blood glucose and blood pressure

= wireless Bluetooth capability

= requires user coding

= can save data to the cloud without having to push the data to another device

= computer download capability

= cellular connectivity

= also tests blood ketones

= communicates with insulin pump

= port light

= multilingual

= logs insulin dose

= meter program offers access to certified diabetes educators

= compatible with smartphone app made for this meter

= microliters

= sold only with insulin pump

= manufacturer’s suggested retail price. These are over-the-counter retail prices; check with your insurance plan for specific coverage and how much you may have to pay.

FREESTYLE FREEDOM LITE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: $1.46–$1.52/strip ($73–$76/50 strips)

FREESTYLE LITE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: $1.46–$1.52/strip ($73–$76/50 strips)

FREESTYLE PRECISION NEO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip ($21.99/50 strips) Strips are also compatible with the meter built into the FreeStyle Libre CGM.

JAZZ WIRELESS 2Also available as CVS brand model

FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $20.99 STRIPS MSRP: 31¢/strip ($15.50/50 strips)

PRESTO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 24¢/strip ($11.99/50 strips)

PRESTO PRO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $16.50 STRIPS MSRP: 24¢/strip ($11.99/50 strips)

ABBOTT DIABETES CARE myfreestyle.com | 888-522-5226

ADVOCATE REDI-CODE PLUS FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/strip ($19.99/50 strips)

ADVOCATE REDI-CODE PLUS SPEAKING METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/strip ($19.99/50 strips)

ADVOCATE advocatemeters.com | 888-469-3579

AGAMATRIX agamatrix.com | 866-906-4197

ARCADIA GROUP choiceplus.health | 800-880-3034

ARKRAY arkrayusa.com | 800-566-8558BLOOD

DROP SIZE

Meters specify how much blood is needed to get an accurate reading. Some meters allow you to reapply blood within a few seconds if your sample size was too small, so you don’t waste a strip.

0.6

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Blood drop size in microliters

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CVS HEALTH ADVANCED BLOOD GLUCOSE METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $17.99 STRIPS MSRP: 23¢/strip ($22.99/100 strips)

CVS HEALTH BLUETOOTH GLUCOSE METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 23¢/strip ($11.49/50 strips)

DARIO BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM FEATURES: App can turn on smartphone’s flashlight. Plugs into smartphone to display results.

BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 BATTERY: Plugs into smartphone to charge MSRP: From $25/month for a yearly subscription; includes meter, unlimited lancets, and unlimited strips STRIPS MSRP: Unlimited strips included in monthly price

CVS cvs.com | 800-746-7287

DARIO HEALTH mydario.com | 800-895-5921

FORA 6 CONNECT FEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones) BATTERY: 1 AAA MSRP: $59.99 for kit; includes meter, lancing device, 100 lancets, and 50 test strips STRIPS MSRP: Additional blood glucose strips: 80¢/strip ($39.99/50 strips); $1.40/ketone strip ($69.99/50 strips)

FORA D40D 2-IN-1 FEATURES: BP BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 4 AA, 6V adaptor MSRP: $179.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢–80¢/strip($29.99–$39.99/50 strips)

FORA D40G 2-IN-1 FEATURES: BP BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: Lithium ion, 6V adaptor MSRP: $189.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢–80¢/strip($29.99–$39.99/50 strips)

FORA G30A FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢/strip ($29.99/50 strips)

FORA GD50 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 AAA MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢/strip ($29.99/50 strips)

FORACARE foracare.com | 888-307-8188

DIATHRIVE BLOOD GLUCOSE METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.4 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $15 (subscription available starting at $8/month; includes meter, lancing device, test strips, lancets, control solution, and carry case) STRIPS MSRP: 24¢/strip($12/50 strips)

FORA GTELFEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones)BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ionMSRP: $129.99STRIPS MSRP: 80¢–$1/glucose strip ($39.99–$49.99/50 strips); $1.40/ketone strip ($69.99/50 strips)

FORA PREMIUM V10 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 50¢–60¢/strip ($24.99–$29.99/50 strips)

FORA PREMIUM V10 BLE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 50¢–60¢/strip ($24.99–$29.99/50 strips)

FORA TN’G FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium polymer MSRP: $49.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢–80¢/strip($29.99–$39.99/50 strips)

FORA TEST N’ GO ADVANCE FEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones) BATTERY: 1 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 80¢/glucose strip ($39.99/50 strips); $1.40/ketone strip ($69.99/50 strips)

FORA TEST N’ GO ADVANCE VOICE FEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones) BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $29.99 STRIPS MSRP: 80¢/glucose strip ($39.99/50 strips); $1.40/ketone strip ($69.99/50 strips)

FIFTY50 2.0 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $39.95 STRIPS MSRP: 74¢/strip ($36.95/50 strips)

FIFTY50 2.0 SPORT FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $39.95 STRIPS MSRP: 74¢/strip ($36.95/50 strips)

GLUCOCARD VITAL FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.95 STRIPS MSRP: 94¢/strip ($47/50 strips)

CONTOUR NEXT FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)

CONTOUR NEXT EZ FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)

CONTOUR NEXT LINK** FEATURES: P BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: Rechargeable via computer or wall charger MSRP: Sold only with compatible Medtronic pumps STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)

CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4** FEATURES: P BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: Rechargeable via computer or wall charger MSRP: Sold only with compatible Medtronic pumps STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)

CONTOUR NEXT ONE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 57¢/strip ($19.99/35 strips)

ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE contournext.com | 800-348-8100

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DIATHRIVE diathrive.com | 866-878-7477

FIFTY50 MEDICAL fifty50.com | 800-746-7505

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EMBRACE EVO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.8 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99; includes meter, 50 strips, 50 lancets, lancing device, and control solution STRIPS MSRP: 20¢/strip($9.99/50 strips)

EMBRACE PRO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 20¢/strip ($9.99/50 strips)

EMBRACE TALK FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 20¢/strip ($9.99/50 strips)

EASYMAX NG AND LTC FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip ($22.20/50 strips)

EASYMAX V FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 33¢/strip ($16.50/50 strips)

FORTISCARE EM66 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip ($22.20/50 strips)

NOVA MAX LINK** FEATURES: P Works only with Medtronic pumps

BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 BATTERY: 1 CR2450 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/strip ($19.99/50 strips)

NOVA MAX PLUS FEATURES: K BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.3 (for glucose), 0.8 (for ketones) BATTERY: 1 CR2450 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/glucose strip($19.99/50 strips); $2/ketone strip ($19.99/10 strips)

LIVONGO METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.8 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $64.99/month STRIPS MSRP: Unlimited strips included in monthly price

FORTISCARE V3 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip ($22.20/50 strips)

FORTISCARE MU FEATURES: Optional Bluetooth dongle plugs into meter and transmits data.

BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 ($29.99 with Bluetooth accessory) STRIPS MSRP: 44¢/strip($22.20/50 strips)

FORTISCARE T1FEATURES: N/ABLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6BATTERY: 2 CR2032MSRP: $10.99 ($18.99 for kit that includes meter, 20 strips, 20 lancets, and 20 alcohol swabs)STRIPS MSRP: 33¢/strip($16.50/50 strips)

NOVA DIABETES CARE novacares.com | 800-681-7390

OAK TREE HEALTH oaktree-health.com | 866-994-3345

ONETOUCH ULTRA 2 FEATURES: C BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: $1.50/strip ($74.99/50 strips)

ONETOUCH ULTRAMINI FEATURES: C BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: $1.50/strip ($74.99/50 strips)

ONETOUCH VERIO FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.4 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 80¢/strip ($39.99/50 strips)

ONETOUCH VERIO FLEX FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.4 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 80¢/strip ($39.99/50 strips)

LIFESCAN onetouch.com | 800-227-8862

LIVONGO HEALTH livongo.com | 800-945-4355

OMNIS HEALTH omnishealth.com | 877-979-5454

ALIGN FEATURES: Plugs into smartphone to display results

BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: 1 CR1620 MSRP: $16.95 STRIPS MSRP: 25¢/strip ($12.50/50 strips)

SMART GLUCO-MONITORING SYSTEM FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $29.95 STRIPS MSRP: 25¢/strip ($12.50/50 strips)

GHT BLOOD GLUCOSE METER FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $99.95 STRIPS MSRP: $1.08/strip ($53.95/50 strips)

FORA TN’G VOICE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $39.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢–80¢/strip($29.99–$39.99/50 strips)

FORA V30 FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 60¢/strip ($29.99/50 strips)

GENESIS HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES genesishealthtechnologies.com | 888-263-0003

IHEALTH ihealthlabs.com | 855-816-7705

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TRUE METRIX Also available as retail brand models

FEATURES: SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.99 STRIPS MSRP: 70¢/strip ($34.99/50 strips)

TRUE METRIX AIR Also available as retail brand models

FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $24.99 STRIPS MSRP: 70¢/strip ($34.99/50 strips)

TRUE METRIX GO Also available as retail brand models

FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $9.99 STRIPS MSRP: 70¢/strip ($34.99/50 strips)

TRUETRACK Also available as retail brand models

FEATURES: C BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.0 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $14.99 STRIPS MSRP: 50¢/strip ($24.99/50 strips)

RELION PREMIER BLU FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $18.98 STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip ($9/50 strips)

RELION PREMIER CLASSICFEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5BATTERY: 2 AAAMSRP: $9STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip ($9/50 strips)

RELION PREMIER COMPACT FEATURES: N/A BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $19.44 STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip($9/50 strips)

RELION PREMIER VOICE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $14.98 STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip ($9/50 strips)

RELION PRIME FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $9 STRIPS MSRP: 18¢/strip ($9/50 strips)

EASYGLUCO FEATURES: C BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 1.5 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $9.95 STRIPS MSRP: 40¢/strip ($19.95/50 strips)

TELCARE BGM FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.8 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $149.95 STRIPS MSRP: $1.12/strip ($55.95/50 strips)

TRIVIDIA HEALTH trividiahealth.com | 800-803-6025

U.S. DIAGNOSTICS usdiagnostics.net | 866-216-5308

ACCU-CHEK AVIVA PLUS FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $29.99 STRIPS MSRP: $109.99/50 strips

ACCU-CHEK GUIDE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $29.99 STRIPS MSRP: 50¢–60¢/strip($24.99–$29.99/50 strips)

ACCU-CHEK GUIDE MEFEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6BATTERY: 2 CR2032MSRP: $14.99STRIPS MSRP: 50¢–60¢/strip ($24.99–$29.99/50 strips)

IGLUCOSE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: Rechargeable lithium ion MSRP: $59.85 STRIPS MSRP: 75¢/strip ($37.45/50 strips)

SMART METER iglucose.com | 844-445-8267

ROCHE accu-chek.com/us | 800-858-8072

TELCARE telcare.com | 877-777-4710

INFINITY FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $7.95 STRIPS MSRP: 36¢/strip ($17.95/50 strips)

VERASENS FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $7.95 STRIPS MSRP: 30¢/strip ($14.95/50 strips)

WALMART walmart.com | 800-925-6278

ONE DROP CHROME FEATURES: App uses reading to predict future

blood glucose. BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.5 BATTERY: 2 CR2032 MSRP: $69.95 ($27–$50 monthly subscription includes meter, strips, lancets, lancing device, and carry case) STRIPS MSRP: 12¢–80¢/strip (one-time test strip purchase: $25/50 strips; 100 to 300 strips every three months: $12–$37/month; unlimited strips: $47/month)

PRODIGY AUTOCODE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: Under $10 ($18–$25 retail pack includes meter, 100 strips, 10 lancets, lancing device, and 2 AAA batteries) STRIPS MSRP: Under $10/50 strips (product No. 73200 only)

PRODIGY ICONNECT FEATURES: Displays results on-screen or can plug into smartphone to display and send results

BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.6 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: Under $20 STRIPS MSRP: Under $10/50 strips (product No. 73200 only)

PRODIGY POCKET FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: 1 CR2032 MSRP: $10–$15 STRIPS MSRP: Under $10/50 strips (product No. 73200 only)

PRODIGY VOICE FEATURES: BLOOD SAMPLE SIZE*: 0.7 BATTERY: 2 AAA MSRP: $50–$70 STRIPS MSRP: Under $10/50 strips (product No. 73200 only)

ONE DROP onedrop.today | 800-437-1474

PRODIGY DIABETES CARE prodigymeter.com | 800-243-2636

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