These are things I believe all Diabetics should have on hand to properly monitor and treat their diabetes. I thoroughly check out these products to ensure they are top of their class.
Glucose Meters – Absolute necessity
1. Care Touch Blood Glucose Meter
3. Freestyle Freedom Lite Glucose Meter
4. Accu Chek Guide Glucose Meter
5. Contour Next Gen Glucose Meter
Glucose Meter Subscriptions – If your insurance doesn’t cover.
1. MySugr – Subscription at $49/month for 250 strips
2. OneDrop – Subrscription cost varies but also has unlimited strips option
3. DarioHealth – Subscriptions range from $20 to $70
4. Diathrive – Order how much you want, when you want. (Personal Favorite)
5. Livongo – Can sign up through insurance or subscription.
Insulin Pumps – If you use an insulin pump theres are my top choices.
1. Omnipod 5 – Best tubeless pump and integrates with Dexcom CGM.
2. Tandem T-Slim X2 Control IQ – Best tubed pump that integrates with Dexcom.
3. Medtronic MiniMed – Another great option that has their own CGM.
Books
2. Dr. Bernsteins Diabetes Solution
3. The type 1 Life – excellent for parents of type 1 children