Showing posts with label blood glucose testing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blood glucose testing. Show all posts

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
When to use the glucose meter
-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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