The Prestige glucose meter provides an accurate and simple way to test blood glucose levels anywhere, anytime. Blood sugar testing is a vital part of controlling diabetes.

Research shows that keeping blood sugar levels within the recommended levels lowers the chance of developing diabetes-related complications such as blindness and kidney problems.

Regular testing lets diabetes patients know if their blood sugar is ‘too low’, ‘too high’ or ‘just right’ depending on what healthcare provider recommends for you.

Prestige Glucose Meter – Can also help if you are following a Keto Diet

Although the prestige glucose meter requires more blood to get an accurate reading compared to other glucometers, it is important to note that this system is not just a plasma monitor. It is specifically designed to measure ‘whole blood’ glucose.

This is very important for people who want to keep their blood glucose levels within a very narrow range (70 to 100).  While the more common plasma glucose monitors are designed for diabetes patients who have extremely low (<50) or extremely high (>150) blood glucose readings, whole blood glucose monitors such as the Prestige glucose meter are particularly useful for non-diabetics whose blood glucose level is either in the normal (80-100) range or hypoglycemics (~50 range) who want to know the accurate amount of sugar in the blood.

This system is also beneficial for people who are on the ketogenic diet (blood glucose levels must be maintained within the 60-80 range).

Plasma glucometers are most accurate when the blood glucose is usually extremely low, requiring medical attention or extremely high, requiring patients to use insulin. Therefore, plasma glucose meters do not help non-diabetics particularly because they don’t provide accurate readings for the 50-100 range.

While plasma glucometers work well for people who are diabetic they are not useful for those who are non-diabetic. However, whole blood glucose monitors such as the Prestige glucose monitor meet this need.

Therefore it’s important to note that:

• People who are diabetic most likely prefer plasma glucose monitors but the Prestige glucose meter can also be used by diabetics
• Non-diabetics may want to try whole blood glucose monitors such as the Prestige glucose monitor

Key features of the Prestige Glucose Meter.

• Fast and accurate
• Provides the date and time for each test
• 14 and 30-day averaging
• Large and easy to read display
• Tests in 3 simple steps
• Large, easy-to-read digital display
• Uploading capability
• Fast and accurate results
• One-button coding
• Compatible with prestige blood glucose test strips

Package contents

• Prestige Blood Glucose Meter with AA batteries installed
• Self-test log book
• Compact case
• Owners booklet
• Quick reference guide

Product details

• Brand: Nipro Diagnostics
• Dimensions: 2″ x 3″ x 2″
• Weight: 0.53125 lbs

Meter options

The Prestige blood glucose meter has the following wonderful options that can be easily customized to the user’s needs:

• Test results as whole blood

Whole blood refers to blood that is obtained directly from the finger. Users should always use whole blood when testing with the Prestige glucose monitor.

• Test results as plasma

Plasma, one of the key components of blood, is used by most laboratories for testing. However, it’s important to note that plasma glucose results are about 12% higher than results from whole blood. When using this option, the glucometer uses the whole blood value to determine and display the result. However, plasma should never be used for testing with this system.

• Mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter)

This is a glucose unit of measure that is commonly used in the United States.

• Mmol/L (millimoles per liter)

This is a glucose unit of measure that is used in some countries outside the United States. When using this options users should either choose Per (Period: 6.1 mmol/L) or Com (6,1 mmol/L).

• Avg=14d

This option displays the average results for the last 14 days

• Avg=30d

This option displays the average results for the last 30 days

• 12 hr

Time based on am/pm (12 hour clock system)

• 24 hr

Time based on the 12 hour clock system

The prestige glucose meter is an excellent glucose monitor that offers a wide range of great additions. It features a large easy-to-read screen for people who have bad eye sight as well as children. Moreover, it uses Prestige smart test strips and offers accurate blood glucose test results, unlike many other glucometers on the market.

So, talk to your doctor and diabetes supplier about using the Prestige glucose meter.