One
of the most important tools for people with diabetes is to have a glucometer on
hand, this is a device that measures blood glucose levels. This small and
practical machine allows diabetic patients to monitor the amount of glucose
(sugar) in their blood; So it is crucial to know what food you can consume and
what medicines are appropriate for them and thus keep blood sugar levels
controlled. The following steps will help you know how to use your glucometer,
if you want more information visually I recommend watching the video how to use
a glucometer.
Buy
Meter and Testing
To
buy a glucometer from health and
beauty you can go to any pharmacy and buy one, even some malls already
have some available, however depending on the model and brand will be its cost,
and on many occasions can become high. It is important that when you go to buy
some in a pharmacy go with your prescription, as many companies manufacturers
of glucometers give away the test strips.
Read
Glucose Handbook
Since
there are several types and brands of glucometers in the market, it is
important that you read the manual or the instructions it contains before you
start using it. Pay particular attention to where the test will be inserted and
how the test will be performed.
Test
the Glucometer Before Using It
Most glucometers bring test strips to make sure the device is doing the
proper readings. These forms of tests depending on the product can be two: with
a test strip or with a liquid that is placed in one of the strips, when it puts
the liquid or the strip inserts it in the apparatus and this one must be
showing the levels Acceptable glucose. If you notice something strange or do
not go with what is indicated in the manual, it is important that you return
the product for a new one.
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