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.
Third, protect your test strips. Blood glucose monitor test strips are sealed in packs and vials. Keep the ones you are not using in their original packages. Never leave a vial or package open to the air. Humidity can make test strips unusable, as can direct sunlight.