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Thursday, September 9, 2010
People with diabetes should monitor themselves regularly.Self-monitoring is a must for diabetes patients.Especially diabetes patiens who take insulin should be self monitring themwelves more than others.Hence it is very helpful to have a glucose meter.A glucose meter is a small and battery operated device.For monitoring how much glucose is present in your blood you will need to place a drop of your blood on it's strip.
Glocuse meter shows the result as numbers.some of brandnew meters also can store your previous test results.
How to choose a Glucose meter
There are many types of glucose meters selling int he markets.However it is important what points to consider.When you buy a glucose meter keep in mind the criterias listed below.
- Testing speed
- Size
- Memory (ability to store results)
- Price
-women with gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) should self-test twice a day.
-A couple of hours after meal
-when you feel signs or symptoms
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