Diabetic Seniors

Many people, particularly those over the age of fifty, use a diabetic blood test to better understand their diabetes risk level and then decide on the appropriate steps to take for life health choices. To try to establish and maintain a manageable level of glucose in the bloodstream, you might take a diabetic blood test called an [...]

A blood sugar meter (also referred to as a glucose meter or glucometer) helps diabetics monitor  daily blood levels. The blood sugar meter varies in price, functionality, and dimensions. Before making a purchase, consider the degree of blood needed for each test, where samples are taken, storage and speed of the sugar meter.
Liberty Medical, a [...]

By taking the blood glucose diabetes test, you can make smart choices about managing your diabetes. For example, you can decide when and how much medicine to take, when to exercise and when to eat meals or snacks. And you’ll ensure good results when you follow these tips:
Test Strip Tips
1) Always use a fresh test [...]

Unlike old-fashioned glucose meters, today’s lightweight, portable meters run on batteries.
But, did you know that a diabetes meter operating without sufficient power could deliver inaccurate readings? Duracell offers a special line of Duracell Home Medical Batteries to ensure your meter has the power it needs to deliver accurate readings.
You can use Duracell Home Medical Batteries [...]

You probably know how important a good blood sample is for accurate glucose monitoring. But did you know that getting that sample doesn’t have to be painful?
In 1977, Owen Mumford developed a lancing device that let people with diabetes take what is known as a “capillary blood sample.” A capillary sample is a blood sample [...]

Getting a good blood sample is the first step in getting an accurate reading on your diabetes meter. Selecting the right lancet — the device that actually pricks your finger to draw the sample — and lancing device is the first step.
The SurgiLance One-Step and the SurgiLance One-Step Plus’s unique pre-armed capability make them extremely [...]

Why is regular glucose testing so important? Using a diabetes meter, such as an Accu-Chek glucose meter, can help control your blood sugar level and help you:

Feel better.
Stay healthy.
Have more energy.
Avoid the symptoms of high blood sugar (feeling very thirsty and tired, blurred vision, cuts and bruises that are slow to heal).
Lower your chances of [...]