A method for using a meter and a meter (10) adapted to determine an analyteconcentration reading, the meter comprising a display (12) adapted to displayinformation to a user of the meter, the display including information directedto a post-meal test-time alarm (22") that is adapted to remind the user toobtain a post-meal analyte concentration reading, and at least one user inputmechanism (15) adapted to allow the user to activate the post-meal test-timealarm.