Glucose Meters

The following are some facts & resources on glucose meters:

en.wikipedia.org

A glucose meter (or glucometer) is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose_meter)

A small drop of blood obtained by pricking the skin with a lancet is placed on a disposable test strip, which the meter reads and uses to calculate the blood glucose level. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose_meter)

There are a number of meters available from different manufacturers which all support home blood glucose monitoring. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose_meter)

There are several key characteristics of glucose meters that may differ from model to model:. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose_meter)

 

www.fda.gov

Glucose meters help people with diabetes check their blood sugar at home,. (source: http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/glucose.html)

Diabetes Information – Glucose Meters and Diabetes Management. (source: http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/glucose.html)

Instructions for Using Glucose Meters. (source: http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/glucose.html)

Factors that Affect Glucose Meter Performance. (source: http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/glucose.html)

Home Healthcare MEdical Devices: Blood Glucose Meters – Getting the Most Out of Your Meter. (source: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/cdrhhhc/bgm.html)

Although blood glucose meters are simple to operate, many things can go wrong. (source: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/cdrhhhc/bgm.html)

Watch and practice with an experienced blood glucose meter user, a diabetes. (source: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/cdrhhhc/bgm.html)

Some blood glucose meters can use blood samples. (source: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/cdrhhhc/bgm.html)

 

www.realitycheck.org.au

After reading your review on Blood Glucose Meters, I decided to buy. (source: http://www.realitycheck.org.au/glucometers_test.htm)

 

www.diabetesnet.com

Blood Glucose Meters Current Continuous Monitors Comparison of Available Monitors Various Future Monitors Improving Today’s Meters Other Monitors. (source: http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/blood_glucose_meters.php)

 

www.diabetes.org

Choosing A Blood Glucose Meter – Youth Zone – American Diabetes Association. (source: http://www.diabetes.org/youthzone/choosing-a-bg-meter.jsp)

 

www.childrenwithdiabetes.com

While not as precise as blood glucose meters, they can be less expensive than test strips for meters and therefore can be an alternative for people who find meters and strips difficult to afford. (source: http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_0i_000.htm)