Adherence
Obtaining a home scale with advanced features (digital connectivity or high weight capacity >400 lbs) is significantly more expensive and less available than basic scales, creating a financial and accessibility barrier for patients requiring these specific features for self-weighing.
If you need to self-weigh but have a higher body weight or need to sync data with your doctor, basic scales may not work for you. These specialized scales cost significantly more ($40-$50+ vs $20-25). Talk to your clinician about whether insurance might cover the cost, or look for the most affordable option that meets your specific weight and connectivity needs.
Scales that have digital connectivity for telemedicine or can accommodate higher weights are less commonly available online and their costs may be prohibitive for some patients who need these features.
Why this rating
Descriptive cross-sectional study of 97 top-selling scales on a single retailer; robust on pricing/features but limited generalizability to all markets.
Source
Affordability and features of home scales for s<scp>elf‐weighing</scp>
Ji Seok Park et al. · Clinical Obesity · 2021
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