Millions of people living with diabetes endure the daily burden of managing their condition, relying on devices that require frequent blood samples. Current glucose monitoring systems, although ...

Finger prick blood sample detects Alzheimer's biomarkers; travels easily between countries. Hanna Huber, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and ...

The two other studies involved the usefulness of blood samples to diagnose Alzheimer's, and a new test that could more accurately detect the presence of tau protein tangles in the brain.

How to Check Blood Glucose. Checking your blood glucose involves a few more steps than just a finger prick: Gather everything you need, including your blood glucose monitor, test strips, and lancet.

A finger-prick blood test can accurately identify key Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers without the need for temperature or storage control measures, results of a new pilot study suggest. "The ...

The finger prick method is one that many patients prefer compared with having blood taken from a vein. In one study, 84% preferred the BetterWay method compared with a typical blood draw.

The FreeStyle Libre is a blood glucose monitor that doesn’t require blood samples or finger sticks. The readings are based on a sensor on your arm continuously for up to 14 days at a time.

At-home blood tests are self-administered tests that can be done in the comfort of your own home. These tests typically require a small blood sample, which you can collect using a finger prick ...

Sample method: These tests require finger prick blood samples. Pro: LifeLab Testing sells four tests, with varying prices, that check for up to 40 allergies and 80 intolerances.