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Tests and Blood Glucose Monitoring

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Normal HbA1c Levels (Range and Chart)

Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) encompasses the integrated value of blood glucose fluctuations over three months and has been employed as a standard monitoring system for diabetes

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Normal Sugar Levels (Range and Chart )

Blood glucose levels are maintained in a narrow range by specific hormones acting on the liver, pancreatic beta cells, adipose tissue and skeletal muscle. Glucagon,

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How to Check Diabetes (Blood Sugar) at Home

Blood sugars of a diabetic patient can be checked (tested) at home using a small device called Glucometer. Every diabetic patient should have a glucometer

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Difference between Glucometer and Lab test Glucose (Sugar) Readings

Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder of glucose homeostasis and monitored by measurement of: Blood glucose levels. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels.

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What does it mean when a Glucometer says Hi (High)?

Blood glucose monitoring with glucometer and adjustment of the treatment, especially insulin, is one of the effective treatment strategies in the management of the Diabetes

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What Precautions to Take While Using Glucometer?

Monitoring of blood glucose using a glucometer is the cornerstone in the management of Diabetes Mellitus primarily:

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What is the Normal Range for a Glucometer?

Every glucometer has a different ‘range’ for its functioning. It would be a good idea to check your product insert or operator manual to look

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Which Finger is Best for Glucose Testing?

The testing for blood glucose using a glucometer is ideally done in the middle finger or the ring finger (the second or the third finger).

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Can you use an Insulin Needle more than Once?

It is not recommended.

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Can you Check the Sugar (Glucose) Without Pricking your Finger ?

The answer to this is ‘Yes‘. We have the technology available at the present moment, which can help you check your sugar (glucose) without pricking

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