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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 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. 2  Individuals with insurance coverage for the test strip packages can expect to pay typical copays and coinsurance rates, which can range from $5 to $50.dditional costs: 1  Each blood glucose meter should include the meter itself, a logbook to record results, test strips and lancets. 2  Some blood glucose meteres include a digital display for the test results or cords that connect the machine to a computer so readings can be downloaded.