Over the last few years, developments in blood sugar monitors have made electronic blood sugar monitors available to the public. For Diabetics, the normal way to monitor blood sugar levels is by use of the ‘finger prick test’, an inconvenient and often painful method for the sufferer.

Such devices however are used as an addition, not a replacement, to standard blood sugar monitoring methods. They provide additional information on a regular basis to the patient enabling them to monitor their health more easily.

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It is also advised to consult your doctor before purchasing such a device in order to gain correct and safe use from it.

Blood Sugar Monitor batteries:

2450 (CR2450): 3V Lithium Battery for use in the BD Logic™ and BD Latitude™.

7K67 (J cell): 6V Alkaline J Cell for use in devices such as the Lifescan One Touch Basic.

CR2032: 3V Lithium Coin Cell for use in the AccuCheck Advantage.

AccuChech Complete and One Touch Profile uses two standard AAA alkaline cells.