TruePlus is a brand of diabetes management supplies made by Trividia Health. The product line covers nearly everything a person with diabetes needs for daily blood sugar testing and insulin delivery: syringes, pen needles, lancets, glucose tablets, and related accessories. It’s positioned as an affordable alternative to name-brand supplies while maintaining compatibility with widely used devices.
Who Makes TruePlus
Trividia Health (formerly Nipro Diagnostics) manufactures the TruePlus line. The brand is commonly found through online medical supply retailers, pharmacies, and distributors like McKesson Medical-Surgical. If you’ve seen TruePlus products recommended by a pharmacy or insurance plan, it’s usually because they offer comparable quality at a lower price point than premium brands.
Insulin Syringes
TruePlus insulin syringes are designed for subcutaneous insulin injection. The needles are silicone-coated with a regular bevel tip, which helps them glide through skin more smoothly and reduces discomfort. They come in the standard insulin syringe sizes (typically 0.3 mL, 0.5 mL, and 1 mL) to match different dosing needs.
Needle gauge and length matter for comfort and proper delivery. Higher gauge numbers mean thinner needles. Standard insulin syringes typically use 27 to 31 gauge needles with lengths ranging from 5/16 inch to 1/2 inch. Thinner, shorter needles generally cause less pain, which is why many people with diabetes prefer 30 or 31 gauge options for daily injections.
Pen Needles
For people who use insulin pens rather than vial-and-syringe setups, TruePlus makes pen needles with a 5-bevel design. The multiple bevels create a sharper point that requires less force to penetrate the skin. They’re available in fine gauges like 31G at 5mm (3/16 inch), which is a popular size for comfortable subcutaneous injection.
One of the more practical features is universal compatibility. TruePlus pen needles fit several major insulin pen models, including the HumaPen Luxura HD, HumaPen Ergo, and HumaPen Ergo II from Eli Lilly, the Autopen from Owen Mumford, and the Tactipen from Haselmeier. This cross-brand compatibility means you can often switch to TruePlus pen needles without changing your insulin pen.
Lancets for Blood Sugar Testing
TruePlus lancets are the small, disposable needles used with a lancing device to prick your finger for blood glucose testing. They feature a tri-beveled, precision-cut needle tip designed to make the stick less painful than a standard single-bevel lancet. The lancets also have curved grips for easier handling and a tapered bottom edge so they slide in and out of lancing devices smoothly.
They come in three gauge sizes: 28G, 30G, and 33G. The 33G option is the thinnest and causes the least sensation, making it a good choice if you test frequently and find finger pricks uncomfortable. The 28G is thicker and produces a larger blood drop, which can be helpful if you have trouble getting enough blood for your meter’s test strip.
TruePlus lancets are marketed as universal fit, meaning they work with most standard lancing devices rather than requiring a proprietary TruePlus device. This is a meaningful advantage since it lets you use whatever lancing device you already own or prefer.
Glucose Tablets
TruePlus glucose tablets are fast-acting carbohydrate supplements used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Each serving is four tablets, delivering 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates, which is the standard recommended dose for treating a low blood sugar episode. They come in multiple flavors, with orange being one of the most widely available.
The 15-gram-per-serving dosing aligns with the “rule of 15” that many diabetes educators teach: consume 15 grams of fast-acting carbs, wait 15 minutes, then recheck your blood sugar. Having pre-measured glucose tablets makes this easier than guessing with juice or candy, since you know exactly how many carbs you’re getting.
How TruePlus Compares to Other Brands
TruePlus competes with brands like BD (Becton Dickinson), Easy Touch, and Carepoint in the diabetes supply space. The main selling points are price and compatibility. Because TruePlus syringes, pen needles, and lancets use standard specifications rather than proprietary designs, they work with equipment you likely already have.
The silicone coating on syringes and the tri-bevel design on lancets are comfort features that more expensive brands also offer. For people who inject insulin multiple times daily or test their blood sugar frequently, the cost difference across hundreds of needles and lancets per year can add up significantly. Many insurance plans and state Medicaid programs include TruePlus products on their formularies for this reason.
Where to Find TruePlus Products
TruePlus products are sold through online diabetes supply retailers, medical supply distributors, and some brick-and-mortar pharmacies. Trividia Health’s own online store (TD Health Store) carries the full product line. They’re also available through major medical distribution networks like McKesson, which supplies many hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. If your current pharmacy doesn’t stock them, they can typically be ordered through your pharmacy’s distributor or purchased directly online.