A 1 C Meter

A1c testing has been, until recently, done strictly by a visit to the physician every few months and having a blood sample sent in for testing, now it is possible to get fast and accurate test results at home with an at home a1c meter. Practically anyone who has diabetes is very familiar with testing their blood sugar, sometimes many times each day, just to track and trend their levels and try to keep them as close to normal as possible. Though many diabetics routinely visit their doctors for A1C testing they are not sure…

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The importance of keeping a normal glucose level chart.

  Using a normal glucose level chart is needed for those who have diabetes. This is to measure the changes in your glucose readings, which is very useful for showing your doctor how change in your life have improved or hurt your blood glucose amounts. The actual amounts should be dated, time stamped, and any other information on how you were at that time should be noted to better help your doctor monitor you. A normal blood glucose level chart needs to be in a line graph form with the date on the bottom and…

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What is a Healthy Blood Sugar Level?

As the number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to rise the question of what is a healthy blood sugar level has become one of the most frequently asked questions in doctor’s offices all around the world. While there are no hard and fast rules, normal blood glucose is generally thought to be between 60 and 100 milligrams per deciliter. Though this the normal rule in some cases blood sugar levels can be affected by other underlying medical conditions, including the age, weight, and overall health condition of the patient, the only one who can…

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Diabetes Testing Equipment

  Diabetic testing equipment usually consists of a device usually referred to as a glucometer. Diabetic testing equipment is designed to read the level of glucose, or sugar, in a drop of blood so that the blood sugar level can be tracked. The use of diabetic testing equipment is pretty simple and straight forward. To use the machine a special test strip is placed in the machine, then a drop of blood is collected by pricking the skin (usually on the finger) with a lancet, the drop of blood is placed on the test strip…

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Diabetic Testing Meters

  Diabetic testing meters are a device usually referred to as a glucometer. Diabetic testing meters are designed to read the level of glucose, or sugar, in a drop of blood so that the blood sugar level can be tracked. The use of diabetic testing meters is pretty simple and straight forward. To use the machine a special test strip is placed in the machine, then a drop of blood is collected by pricking the skin (usually on the finger) with a lancet, the drop of blood is placed on the test strip and the…

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