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What kind of blood glucose meter will upload the numbers to my computer?

I need a meter that will upload my bg numbers and print it out to give to my doctor that would be the easiest method. anyone have something like that?

There are several manufacturers making glucometers that interface directly with computers. Bayer diabetics Care, for example makes several. Home Diagnostics also offers several products. (Links to information in sources below).

Microsoft offers a free to use electronic medical records service called HealthVault that can be used to store medical information and forward it to your health care providers at your discretion.

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  1. Bux - Type 2 Diabetic (NIDDM) Said,

    Most brand name testers will upload to your computer. But you have to order the cable and software from that particular manufacturer.

    NOTE: None of them work with Linux (yet).

    About your desire to upload:

    just be aware that the meters that will allow the upload will cost you dearly for the test strips.

    I made an account at sugarstats and just put in my tests. It charts & graphs everything for you, and it’s free.

    If you go to Krogers or Walmart, both of them have cheap test strips (about $37-$40 per 100), but not necessarily upload capability.

    For example: if you go with one touch brand, sure you can get the cable and software to make it easy for you, but the test strips cost $115.00 per 100 !

    Personally, I would spend the 5 minutes logging in my info on sugarstats and save the $75 for other things.
    References :

  2. Mel Said,

    There are several manufacturers making glucometers that interface directly with computers. Bayer Diabetics Care, for example makes several. Home Diagnostics also offers several products. (Links to information in sources below).

    Microsoft offers a free to use electronic medical records service called HealthVault that can be used to store medical information and forward it to your health care providers at your discretion.
    References :
    Bayer - http://www.simplewins.com/
    Home Diagnostics - http://www.homediagnostics.com/
    HealthVault - http://www.healthvault.com/personal/index.html

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