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Glucometers are portable electronic devices that are used for monitoring blood sugar at home. It determines the level of glucose in the blood by an electrochemical method. These glucometers are of three types, namely hospital glucometers, non-invasive, and continuous monitoring glucometers. The amount of blood sample needed is very minimal, between 0.3 to 1 µl.

All glucometer Q&A

Does glucometer show the correct blood sugar level?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. Most of the standard company-produced glucometers are of good quality and are accurate in measuring the peripheral blood glucose level.

How to maintain sugar levels with diet and medicine while fasting?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In case her sugars are in control, there is no harm in giving her a little rice.

What could cause drastic fluctuations in the blood sugar levels in a 20-year-old diabetic?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand the concern. Do not worry, relax. Take Metformin 500 mg twice a day.

Can the glucose meter test strip be used multiple times and be infectious?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and am sorry for such discomfort. You are asking what if the glucose strip was used or had some blood stains from the nurse's hand.

Why does a diabetic patient have numbness and tingling sensations in his feet at night?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The glucose levels mentioned are excellent, and your diabetes is under control. Today most of the standard glucometers are quite reliable.

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