The Ascensia Elite Glucose Meter

The Ascenisa Elite Glucose Meter is a new glucometer on the market that features a small and compact design. The lancets and test strips are stored in the same little pouch that can be easily stowed in a purse or pocket for easy travelling. The Ascenisa Elite Glucometer is a miniature compared to the glucose meters that were considered the best on the market just a few years ago. Technological advancements have made this glucometer so small yet very powerful and fast. One of the main advantages of the Ascenisa glucose meter that have made…

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The Dangers of Extremely High Blood Sugar Levels

There are many dangers of having an extremely high blood sugar level. When the insulin levels are low the glucose skyrockets, which can permanently damage the body. The damage that the body can sustain includes heart damage and the increased chance of getting: heart disease nerve damage blindness and kidney damage which can be life threatening in the end. Extremely high blood sugar symptoms include tiredness, dehydration, a very dry mouth, vomiting and nausea, excessive urination, stomach pain and other side effects.  Hypoglycemia, or extremely low blood sugar, is also very dangerous and can lead…

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One Touch Blood Sugar

My grandmother is a diabetic and she has been on insulin for over 16 years now. Over the years I have seen her try many different meters and always had the same looks and same experience with each one. The idea of pain and agony and not wanting to take her blood. Around three months ago, she started using the one touch blood sugar meter or the one touch ultra mini. This came in a large box and had the Mini Meter, a lancing device, test strips, lancets, a bottle of control solution, an owner's…

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Blood glucose testing meters

For a diabetic, they have to rely on a diabetic blood testing meter because it can often times mean life or death. Some of the blood glucose testing meters are often the ones that we don’t even realize are the best. There are so many different blood glucose meters on the market that it often times can be confusing determining which ones are the best and which ones we need to use that can make such a difference in our lives. We often times have the conception that the best of any product is the…

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Best blood glucose meters

Best Blood Glucose Meters For a diabetic they have to rely on a diabetic blood glucose meter to constantly monitor their levels - If this simple procedure gets neglected, it could actually mean  life or death!Some of the most basic meters are often the ones that we don’t even realize are the best. There are so many different blood glucose meters on the market that it often times can be confusing determining which ones are the best and which ones we need to use that can make such a difference in our lives. We often…

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