There are various blood sugar monitors for those with diabetes and it is important to have regular monitoring done. While ...

A home test to diagnose type 1 diabetes in children is being investigated in a UK study for the first time. Researchers at ...

The finger-prick test provides users with a full cholesterol profile, BMI score, heart age and a 10-year risk assessment for heart attacks and strokes. Patients take a small blood sample ...

Home testing firm LetsGetChecked announced on Tuesday that its ImPress lancing device has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration for professional use. The single-use blood ...

Once reserved for people with diabetes, blood sugar monitors are now available over-the-counter. Two doctors explain what they can do, and if you need one.

If you need a monitor for occasional checks, a finger-prick device might be sufficient. However, if you want continuous data without frequent testing, a flash monitor or CGM could be a better choice.

Most meters will tell you when it's ready for you to prick your finger ... Hold the lancing device to the side of your finger and press the trigger. Don't worry, it shouldn't really hurt.

A new at-home test to diagnose type-1 diabetes is being investigated by researchers at the Oxford Biomedical Research Centre.