Which blood sugar meter is best? major study puts 5 devices to the test
NCT ID NCT01234727
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested five different blood glucose meters in 501 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin. Participants used multiple devices to see how accurate and reliable each meter is in real-world conditions. The goal was to help people with diabetes and their doctors choose the best monitoring system.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help people with diabetes choose the most accurate and reliable blood glucose meter for their needs.
What could go wrong
This is a completed comparison study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all meters or all people with diabetes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Diabetes Zentrum Neuwied
Neuwied, 56564, Germany
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Radboud University Nijmegen Centre
Nijmegen, 6500 HB, Netherlands
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Zentrum für Diabetes und Gefäßerkrankungen
Münster, 48145, Germany