Which blood sugar meter is best? major study puts 5 devices to the test

NCT ID NCT01234727

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abbott Diabetes Care Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Diabetes Zentrum Neuwied

Neuwied, 56564, Germany
Radboud University Nijmegen Centre

Nijmegen, 6500 HB, Netherlands
Zentrum für Diabetes und Gefäßerkrankungen

Münster, 48145, Germany

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