Smart glucometers to help you get the blood sugar analysis on your smartphone or reader

If you need to check blood sugar levels frequently, it will be great if you have a good glucometer at home. When all the devices are turning smart, even glucometers are turning smart these days. With smart glucometers, you can instantly transfer the readings of blood sugar levels to your smartphones to easily store the data or share it with your doctor. Most of the smart glucometers cost similar to a regular one making them worth your money.

To help you buy a good smart glucometer, here is a list of some of the most popular options that you can consider buying. Choose the smart glucometer that fits your budget and matches your requirements to make the right purchase.


Popular smart glucometers and their key features

B075WVY7HGBeatO Smart Glucometer KitThis compact glucometer kit is one of the most popular choices in India when it comes to smart glucometers. This device can be directly connected to your phone through the 3.5 mm jack and is compatible with both Android and iOS. With the help of trends and analysis displayed on the screen of your phone, you can instantly understand the overall health of your body.MostSearchedProducts_PID
The complete kit includes a smart glucometer device, lancets, glucometer test strips, a lancing pen, a waterproof pouch and a user guide. So, you need not buy the essential accessories separately.

B08FJQYB5LAccu-Chek Guide Glucometer (Bluetooth)When it comes to glucometers, Accu-Check is one of the most trusted names in the market. It is easy to maintain the log of your blood sugar readings with the help of this device as it eliminates the need of noting down every reading. This device is simple to use as you can place the blood drop anywhere on the edge of the strip instead of a specific spot.MostSearchedProducts_PID
Since this is a spill-resistant device, the chances of infection are minimized. The complete kit includes a glucometer, a lancing device, batteries, lancets, carry case and testing strips.

B01K22FAZUOne Touch Verio Flex MeterThis glucometer by One Touch can be another good option to help you check the readings instantly on your smartphone. The app will help you draw a timeline to track important readings and highlight the times when your blood sugar levels move beyond the normal range.MostSearchedProducts_PID
With the help of this device, you can easily share the readings with your doctor, family members and friends to update them about your health. This glucometer will display the readings in just 5 seconds.

B08M1CMWZWFreestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System (Reader & sensor)If the price is not one of your primary concerns, you can go for this smart glucometer to check your blood sugar levels easily. This is a complete device for continuous glucose monitoring, blood glucose testing and blood ketone testing. Each time you scan the reader, you can see the blood sugar level of that moment and the past 8 hours to check the trend of your blood sugar levels during the day.MostSearchedProducts_PID
Since this is a painless device eliminating the need of using a needle, you will not face too much difficulty in using it. Being a water-resistant sensor, you can wear it on your arm easily.



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Smart glucometers: FAQs

1. What is a smart glucometer?
   A smart glucometer is a device that helps you digitally keep a track of your blood sugar levels and even helps you analyze the trend. So, you can easily share the data with your doctor or family members.
2. Why is a smart glucometer helpful?
   An analysis of the blood sugar levels with the help of a glucometer can help you track the overall health and whether the diabetes is under control or not. You can even directly share the analysis with your doctor for a routine checkup.
3. Can a smart glucometer be used without finger pricking?
   Some smart glucometers available in India can be fixed to your arm and used for continuous monitoring. These usually work without finger pricking.
4. Which app is compatible with smart glucometers?
   Different smart glucometers are compatible with different apps. You need to check the compatible app on the instruction manual of the device and download the same on your smartphone.

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