Boston Terriers, being a small breed, have an average lifespan of 12-14 years. And with 12-14 years being the average, it goes without saying that there are those individuals that outlive the projected life expectancy and those who fall short of reaching it.
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.
For INR testing, only a small amount of blood needs to be applied to a test strip (for CoaguChekÂ®XS and INRatioÂ®), only one small to large blood drop. Prices for the machines are roughly between $1,500 and $2,500, and prices for one test strip, i.e. for one INR test, $7.00 â $18.00.