Monday, July 22, 2013

Diabetes is one of the major problems people suffering from these days. WHO has estimated that the number of diabetics across the globe will increase at least 300 million by the year 2025. The disease can be managed via following a healthy diet plan and monitoring blood glucose levels. This is also the reason every diabetic is recommended to self-monitor the glucose level in the blood. This process is also known as 'SMBG' or 'self-monitoring of blood glucose'.


These days, the test for glucose has become really easy with glucose meters. These meters are easily available online these days. However, there is a specific technique one needs to follow when using these meters. Here are some crucial steps involved:

Step 2: Hygenie is very crucial. So wash your hand thoroughly before starting off with the process.
Step 3: Disinfect hands with alcohol.

Step 4: Take a sterile lancet and prick your finger tip.

Step 5: Place a small drop of blood on a test strip.

Step 6: Place the test strip in a glucose meter.

Follow the instruction given on the pack of glucose meter carefully because the procedure might change with brands. The market is loaded with many new models and Glucose Meters types. Some of these read the amount of electricity travelling through the blood sample while others may measure the light reflection.

Modern glucose meters are capable of recording concentration of glucose in the blood over a broad range. The range usually falls between 0 mg/dL and 600 mg/dL. Hence, it is crucial to check with manufacturer’s instruction as different models will offer different readings. You also need to pay close attention on the 'type' of glucose you have been monitoring.

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  1. Thanks for the wonderful guide. Before 3-4 years using Diabetic health devices are hell headache using it, need to do the setting. But now its very easy to use, has large color screen, light at tip for testing & calculates quickly

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