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Good Blood Sugar Levels

So what is considered to be a good blood sugar level? Maintaining good blood sugar levels is the optimal way of being able to keep up with maintaining your diabetes and keeping your body healthy. Good blood sugar levels are generally been said to be good when they fall in between the 80 to 125 range. Otherwise, if they fall below you could be hypoglycemic and if they fall too high then you can be hyperglycemic. Both of which can start causing medical problems and diabetes complications, which if left untreated can lead to a…

Bayer Glucose Meters Review

Bayer glucose meters are produced by Bayer Health Care Company, a leader in the development of diabetes monitoring devices. These devices include home blood glucose meters for caregivers and diabetes patients as well as a wide range of industrial products for healthcare professionals. Bayer Health Care has dominated the United State market for blood glucose meters since launching its first glucometer in the ’80s. Bayer Contour Next EZ Glucose Meter Since its launch, the Contour Next EZ has been a very popular self-testing tool among diabetics. This home blood glucose testing device is used by…

The Precision Pro Glucose Meter

The Precision Pro Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System is designed for outside the body (in vitro) diagnostic use for measurement of D-glucose and ketone in capillary blood samples. The Precision Pro System is not designed to diagnose diabetes, but is rather meant for professional use and as an aid in determining and monitoring the effectiveness of various diabetes management programs. Features of the Precision Pro Monitoring System: Tests blood ketone and blood glucose levels all with the same system, using the Precision blood ketone test strips and Precision blood glucose test strips. Simple icon-driving…

The Bloodless Glucose Meter

If you are a diabetic and sick and tired of sore fingers and the pain associated with sticking your fingers every time you need to check your blood sugar, the 'up and coming' bloodless glucose meter may be just what you need! These sought after meters will very soon be available, in styles like the glucowatch, which is designed to be worn on the wrist. How Does the Bloodless Glucose Meter Work? These particular meters work by drawing interstitial fluid through the sweat glands in the skin by using a small electric current. This electric…

Understanding the Symptoms of Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia refers to a condition caused by low blood glucose levels. Glucose is the body’s main source of energy and a hormone known as insulin aids cells in absorbing and using glucose. Hypoglycemia typically occurs with several conditions but is most commonly associated with diabetes medications, such as insulin. It is particularly common in individuals with diabetes who also have issues with food, medication, or exercise. However, other drugs and conditions can also cause low levels of blood sugar in people without diabetes. There are two types of non-diabetic hypoglycemia: Fasting hypoglycemia, which can be…