One Drop Blood Glucose Monitoring Service Launched in U.S. and E.U.

One Drop, a company based in New York City, has announced that it received FDA clearance and CE Mark approval to introduce its One Drop | Chrome blood glucose meter. The device is part of the firm’s One Drop | Premium subscription service that includes the meter, unlimited testing strips, and live support from diabetes professionals via a smartphone app.

The service costs $39.95 without insurance and includes the Chrome glucometer that uses Bluetooth to upload readings to the One Drop app, testing strips shipped on demand, and assistance of experts. The experts can lead a patient through programs to help control blood sugar levels, define goals, and explain various issues. The app keeps a record of all the readings and interactions with the professional experts, which can be shared with one’s doctor and family members.