Blood sugar or diabetes have become a real threat, nearly every household has one or more member dealing with it. Home glucose monitors are best to keep a track of regular sugar levels incase one doesn’t want to use CGM – continuous glucose monitor. Conventional blood sugar monitors are cheaper than quite effective in usage. Women in peri menopausal and menopausal phase can use them to track sugar levels during periods effectively at home.
To begin you will need Blood glucose monitor, lancet needles, test strips, cotton, rubbing alcohol.
"Glucose level at any time during the day should be between 110mg/dl to 140mg/dl. If its 200mg/dl or above then it’s a case of diabetes."
Dos
Read and follow the user manual provided with your glucometer device
Make sure to use the correct type of test strip recommended for your glucometer device.
Keep track of your blood glucose readings, record your test dates, times, and results in a logbook for different type of reading like fasting or post eating etc.
Don’ts
Don't use expired or damaged test strips.
Avoid touching the blood sample with your fingers, as this can affect the reading.
Use only one glucometer device for all your readings to avoid confusion and errors.
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The information provided on this page is intended solely for educational and informative purposes, and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making decisions about your health. For accurate and relevant guidance, please seek the advice of a qualified medical professional.