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Product Features * No coding required * 5 second test time * Pre/post meal test marking for better glucose control * 0.6 blood sample size, alternative site testing, palm or forearm * 480 test result memory with 14 day average This device is specially design for diabetic persons. There is a variety of glucometers on the market, but this one is easiest to use right out of the box. It requires a pindrop sample and gives an accurate result in only 5 seconds. The display is large and easy to read. It comes with a carrying case to hold the meter, a lancet, and a vial of test strips. You don't even have to take the meter out of the case to use it. Just unzip the case and pop in a test strip! Price: $9.25 via Amazon

The UA-789 is a home blood pressure monitor that accommodates consumers with larger sized arms. The cuff is coupled with a high speed motor for a fast and comfortable reading. It is also equipped with Irregular Heartbeat Detection, which provides blood pressure and pulse rate measurements even when an Irregular Heartbeat occurs, and HeartWise Technology which measures blood pressure on inflation while filtering out ambient noise on deflation. With an extra display, large buttons for easy operation and AC Power Adapter, this monitor offers speed, reliability and convenience to an untapped market segment. All this for $87.99 (You Save $81.96) "I bought this product after a good amount of research among leading manufacturers of home blood pressure monitors including Omron and Microlife. I also currently own an Omrom and wasn't particularly impressed with the accuracy of the readings. The BHS (British Hypertensive Society) publishes ratings and I carefully evaluated the ones that...