The question is fairly straightforward but I’m having a hard time finding the answer online. I need to know what percentage of diabetics (Type 1 and 2 combined) in the U.S. use a blood glucose monitor. Any statistics for either continuous, non-continuous, or both types of meters would be very helpful. There is an estimated [...]
mother impaired glucose tolerance asked to monitor blood glucose will reading be higher if she has taken high carbohydrates or large quantity of sweets and choclates the previous night
I know that diabetics use blood glucose tests, but I am supposed to explain in detail why it’s better to use blood glucose tests rather than urine tests? Question: Today, people with diabetes test their blood to monitor their blood sugar levels. Explain why blood tests are preferred for people with diabetes? Cinthya: I understand [...]
hi. im a 17 year old type one diabetic (diagnosed in ’93). since i am unable to feel hypoglycemia, my doctor wanted me on a continous blood glucose montor. how has it affeced your life? pros and cons? my insurance does cover the medtronics guardian model… i was looking into just the meter (insurance wont [...]
hey guys, i am wondering if i can get some help, im looking to find a testing kit, for diabetics to monitor there glucose levels … something with no blood required cause my grandmother needs to be testing her blood and she’s not because she is stubborn and doesn’t wanna have to pinch herself with [...]
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Whenever I measure blood glucose in my home glucometer – quite often – the question arises in my mind that what is the principle of this measurement ?
Having blood glucose levels that are too high or too low can be dangerous …
I think I had a really bad ‘low blood sugar’ episode in the supermarket the other day at around 11am, to the point where I couldn’t barely put my pin number in the card machine I was shaking so much. Luckily I had bought a bottle of cherry coke which I drank there and then [...]
I took my blood glucose three times in the span of five minutes and got the following readings: 78, 83, 78. These were taken out of three different fingers but with blood samples that were all comparably robuts. Is it normal for monitors to show this kind of vacillation, or is there something wrong with [...]
My blood sugars have been so bad for a while now that my doctor recommended the continuous blood glucose monitor. It’s the Minimed version I believe. So what are the pros and cons of this? I will be trying it out eventually obviously but won’t be getting it for about another month now. What do [...]
I’m using blood glucose monitor "Accu-Check Aviva" i’m fasting about 8 hrs, after i tested… it showed 87. Then i ate : 1 pc cheese cake 1 pc banana 1 pc small bread 1 pc sausage 1 smaal glass real orange juice. after 90 minutes, without doing exercise, no stress (just talk and watch TV) [...]
mother impaired glucose tolerance asked to monitor blood glucose will reading be higher if she has taken high carbohydrates or large quantity or sweets and choclates
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