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1 Blood glucose meters require the purchase of test strips, which a diabetic patient could use up to 12 times a day. 2  Test strips are specific to the blood glucose meter and range in cost from $.35 each to $1 each, according to an article published in the Medical Laboratory Observer. Lancets (small, thin needles used to puncture the skin) are required to test a patient's blood sugar, and cost between $5 and $22 per 100 lancets, depending upon the features.Some lancets have a setting for various depths of penetration.
1 Blood glucose meters can cost between $8.99-$1,150, but average $20 -$80. 2  Individuals with insurance will pay typical copays and coinsurance rates, which can range from $5 to 50% of the cost for the device. Patients with insurance can expect typical copay and coinsurance rates ranging from $5 to half of the total cost of the pump. 2  Blood glucose meters can cost between $8.99-$1,150, but average $20 -$80.