Malama Health’s Guide to Glucometer Coverage (2023)
In this post, we explain the difference between glucometers, lancets and strips, how to pick a glucometer, which glucometers are covered by the major health plans, and how to find free strips.
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Which meters are covered by major health plans?
Find the meter covered by your plan. This analysis of over 50 different health plans determined that the most common glucometer brands covered include OneTouch, Contour Next, and Accu-chek.
Which meter is most accurate for tracking blood sugar levels
Several studies have compared the accuracy of different glucometers for measuring blood glucose values (TLDR; the Contour Next EZ has been found to have the highest overall accuracy)
Where can I get a free meter and/or strips?
Glucometer manufacturers often have programs that can help save on test strips each month. Here are a few we found below: Contour Next, Abbot’s MyFreeStyle program, Accu-Check