Blood Glucose Monitor No Needle
Blood glucose monitoring refers to the ongoing measurement of blood sugar (glucose). Monitoring can be done at any time using a portable device called a glucometer.
See also:
Glucose test - blood Glucose test - urine Glucose tolerance test
Alternative Names
Home glucose monitoring; Self monitoring of blood glucose
How the test is performed
The traditional glucose meter comes with test strips, small needles called lancets, and a logbook for recording your numbers. There are many different...
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Blood glucose monitoring
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Blood glucose monitoring
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Home glucose monitoring; Self monitoring of blood glucoseNormal ValuesBefore meals: 70 - 130 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)After meals: Less than... Read more »
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Blood glucose monitoring
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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