Heritage Labs unveils home blood glucose monitoring kit

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. Heritage Labs, a division of Hooper Holmes, last week introduced the Appraise Home A1c Kit, a new at-home consumer product that measures the average blood glucose level of diabetics and potential diabetics.

"The home testing market has significantly expanded in recent years as more consumers seek to control their health care costs," stated Roy Bubbs, president and chief executive officer of Hooper Holmes. "This is a natural area of opportunity for us, as we operate one of the most efficient, high quality labs in the country that is also an FDA-approved manufacturer of collection kits. We believe that Wal-Mart's decision to stock our product in their stores nationwide validates the kit as an accurate and affordable way to reduce the health risks associated with diabetes. In the weeks ahead, we will be expanding distribution to additional retail channels."

At Wal-Mart, the kit is marketed as the Reli-On A1C Test. The test is also available under Heritage Labs' Appraise brand in other retail locations nationwide, including Rite Aid.

Results are delivered online or in the mail within a few days.