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When I lived in Canada I used to occasionally see infomercials about blood sugar monitors that didn't require pricking fingers - are those considered to be any
by fareesh 8y ago
When I lived in Canada I used to occasionally see infomercials about blood sugar monitors that didn't require pricking fingers - are those considered to be any good or is it some kind of infomercial scam? If they are considered to be mostly accurate, why can't that technology be used instead of having a 5mm needle in your body, which probably feels uncomfortable, particularly for the elderly.
- phililippe 8y agoMy son use it since a year and measures are accurate for normal glucose concentration but not for higher ones. The device also includes a classic finger reader for double checks. The French healthcare reimburse 2 devices per month, which is perfect.
- SpikeDad 8y agoMonitors that don't need a finger stick can take blood from other body areas, usually the forearm. The theory is there are less nerves in places other than the finger. The result is not considered as accurate compared to finger sticks but it's an option for people that can't really stick their fingers I guess. They're mostly the more modern ones that don't need much blood. Also the ones I've purchased have a special attachment for the lancet device to accommodate the different location. The ads do seem to imply that you don't need to use a lancet but that's just marketing and advertising. You still need to use a lancet to get a drop of blood.