Abbott Fixes Faulty Glucose Monitors

Medical device maker Abbott recalled two glucose monitors that were giving users an incorrect low glucose reading. Over an extended period of time, wrong readings can lead people with diabetes to skip or delay insulin doses, according to the FDA.

Abbott is working to correct the problem. Users can visit the FreeStyleCheck website to see if their sensors are affected and to get a replacement at no charge. If you are currently using one of those models to monitor your glucose levels, you should stop using it and throw it away.