Best OTC Drugs 2024

Best OTC Choices in Blood Glucose Monitors

If you have diabetes, you'll probably need a blood glucose meter to measure and display the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. Here are Money’s picks for the best such devices.

The selections were chosen by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.

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Rank
Medication
Active Ingredients
Important Points
#7
Abbott FreeStyle Freedom Lite N/A
  • Large display
  • Results in 5 seconds
  • Backlit screen
#2
Accu-Chek Guide N/A
  • Mobile app
  • Strip port light
  • Compact design
#8
Bayer Contour Plus N/A
  • Large display
  • Two chances per strip
  • No initial setup
#5
Contour Next One N/A
  • Mobile app
  • Color range indicator
  • Compact design
#4
Dexcom G6 N/A
  • Continuous glucose monitor
  • No fingersticks
  • Mobile app
#3
FreeStyle Libre N/A
  • Continuous glucose monitor
  • No fingersticks
  • Mobile app
#9
iHealth Align N/A
  • Mobile app
  • No display on device
  • Compact
#10
Nova Max Plus N/A
  • Can test ketones on same device
  • Glucose results in 5 seconds
  • Large display
#6
OneTouch Ultra 2 N/A
  • Large screen
  • Results in 5 seconds
  • DoubleSure technology
#1
OneTouch Verio N/A
  • Mobile app
  • Color range indicator
  • Compact design
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