Human genetic variation is the genetic differences both within and among populations. There may be multiple variants of any given gene in the human population (genes), leading to polymorphism. Many genes are not polymorphic, meaning that only a single allele is present in the population: the gene is then said to be fixed.
Expense of the blood glucose test strips. Over time, test strips are often the most expensive part of monitoring your blood sugar, so keep in mind the cost of compatible strips when choosing your glucose monitor. On average, glucose test strips range from 35Â¢ to $1.00 each.
Don't just look at the retail price of the meters themselves. What makes blood glucose monitoring expensive is the test strips, which you might use many times a day. At $36 to $165 per 100 test strips, the cost can add up to about $525 to $2,410 a year for people who test four times a day.f you rely on a home blood glucose meter for sugar control, use our Ratings (available to subscribers) to find the one that's best for you: convenient to use, accurate, and capable of producing repeatable results.