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Home Blood Glucose Monitoring
This
test is done using a portable blood glucose meter to measure the blood sugar levels
for people who already have diabetes. This test can be done at home on a regular
basis. Ideally people with diabetes need to check the amount of sugar at least
once a day and those who take insulin, several times a day. This is possible by
monitoring blood glucose using a home blood glucose meter.
You will
need a blood glucose meter, testing strips, lancets or short needles, lancet device
(to hold the needle) and clean cotton strips for the test. Some monitors have
data management systems that can store past glucose readings which help to calculate
average glucose levels at certain times of day.
How it is done:
Wash your hands and prick your finger with a small needle. Place the drop
of blood collected on a test strip of the blood glucose meter. After a few seconds,
the meter will give a reading of blood glucose level.
Home
monitoring helps to keep your blood sugar levels with in a safe range. Regular
testing is useful to prevent problems arising due to very high or low blood sugar
level thus prevent emergency situations from developing. It is also used to determine
the initial insulin dose and schedule and also to adjust the insulin doses or
schedule according to your daily routine.
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9.1.2014 By : Soumyya Das , Kolkata
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Cholecystectomy was done 2 years ago but looking bulky and over weight approx 87 kg triglycerides also increased what should I do? |
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27.6.2013 By : akshay arora , Bareilly (u.p.)
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My age is just 22 yrs. And i am having pain in my knee joints doctors said i am sufferin from arthiris/ortheoritis what can i do is their any treatment or not because they have told me that their is no treatment |
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Arthritis can be caused by many reasons which includes weight problems. Please consult a bbone specialist for further advise. You can too young to have chronic arthritis all your life. Good luck |
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11.9.2012 By : Saswajeet Routray , Kolkata
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I am 32 years old and my wife is 30 now. Myself and my wife, both are suffering from joint pain from 5-6 months. A cracking sound also coming from the knees. Please let me know what to do. |
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Joint pain can be caused by many reasons.Over weight Oesteo porosis or born loss, arthritis, some febril illnesses are some of the causes. You are very young to ignore your joint pains. You should see an internist. He can examine you, order some blood test and give you a diagnosis.
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