Four Essential Testing Tools

There's an array of sophisticated testing devices to help you monitor and manage your condition.

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Choose a Testing Device to Meet Your Needs

This may sound odd, but there's never been a better time to have diabetes. One reason: There have never been more tools to help you monitor and manage your condition. The first self-monitoring tests didn't appear until the 1970s, and they consisted of test strips that indicated blood-glucose levels by changing into a color that you had to compare to a color chart for your result.

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