Average Annual Cost of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose

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Note: Average over-the-counter (OTC) prices reflect rounded estimates from the top 10 products in each category at Amazon, Walmart, Diabetic Warehouse, CVS, and Walgreens. Prices may differ by retailer, geography, and time of year. Recommended amount assumes testing blood sugar twice in the morning, twice at night, and twice before and twice after each meal, with three meals in a day.