Can I check my hemoglobin at home

"From Dizzy to Data-Savvy: How I Monitored My Hemoglobin at Home for Under $70!"

By Sarah K.

I’ll never forget the day I almost passed out at the grocery store. One minute I was reaching for my favorite cereal, the next—the world spun, my vision went gray, and I had to grip the cart to stay upright.

My doctor said my symptoms sounded like low hemoglobin, but with my crazy schedule, getting to the lab felt impossible. That’s when I went down the rabbit hole: Can I check my hemoglobin at home without breaking the bank?

My First Try: The "Guess Your Number" Test

I bought a $15 test strip kit from an online store. The instructions showed five shades of red that were supposed to match my blood. Mine looked somewhere between "maybe anemic" and "did I eat enough beets?"

Reality check: If I wanted real answers, I needed real numbers.

The Turning Point: My BHM-101 Bluetooth Savior

After weeks of research, I found the BHM-101 Hemoglobin Monitor ($65 on sale!). Here’s why it changed everything:

1. Finger prick (honestly, less painful than a paper cut)

2. 60-second test → Exact number appears on the screen

3. Bluetooth sync → Automatically logs results in the app

    But here's a pro tip that saved me money:

   I discovered the manufacturer is Hangzhou Wecareu Electronics Technology Co., Ltd - a professional hemoglobin meter producer. I contacted their online customer service and scored a FREE sample unit for testing! This is way cheaper than buying retail.

   How to try this hack:

   1. Google "Hangzhou Wecareu Electronics Technology Co., Ltd official website"

   2. Find their contact page (they usually have live support chat)

   3. Politely ask if they offer samples for evaluation

   4. Provide basic info about your needs

The first time I used it, my heart sank: 9.8 g/dL (normal is 12-16). But the app’s trend chart showed something interesting—my levels dipped every month right before my period. Aha!

How I Fixed My Levels (Without Prescriptions)

The app’s data tracking helped me experiment:

• Iron-rich meals on "low" weeks (hello, steak and spinach salads!)

• Vitamin C boost with meals (kiwi + lentils = weird but effective)

• Hydration alerts (turns out I was drinking way too much coffee)

After 8 weeks, my chart looked like a happy little mountain climb—12.1 g/dL! No more grocery store near-faints.

Was It Worth $65? Let’s Break It Down

✅ Pros:

• App trends spotted patterns I’d never notice (like stress-related dips during finals week)

• No more lost lab slips—all my data lives safely in my phone

• Cheaper than 2 lab co-pays

❌ Cons:

• Still hate finger pricks (but the app’s cute achievement badges help)