Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices for Diabetes

Blood glucose monitoring devices are tools used to measure blood sugar levels at home. They typically include a glucose meter, test strips, and a lancing device, allowing individuals with diabetes to track their blood glucose levels regularly.

Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices FAQ

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What is a glucose monitor?

Glucose monitors test glucose levels to help a person better manage their type 1 or type 2 diabetes. There are two main types of monitors, CGMs and BGMs. CGMs provide regular, automatic monitoring of glucose levels, and BGMs require manual blood sugar tests, typically using a finger prick. Both have some advantages and disadvantages in their use.

What are the best glucose monitoring devices?

There are currently two main options for monitoring glucose levels — continuous glucose monitoring devices and blood glucose meters. The best monitors give reliable, consistent readings to help guide a person’s treatment. Best for continual measurement from a below-skin sensor: Dexcom G6 CGM System | Skip to review

What is continuous glucose monitoring?

Continuous glucose monitoring means using a device to automatically estimate your blood glucose level, also called blood sugar, throughout the day and night. You can see what your blood glucose level is at any time. You can also review how your blood glucose level changes over a few hours or days and spot trends.

What is a flash glucose monitor & continuous glucose monitor?

Flash glucose monitors and continuous glucose monitors let you check your sugar levels without you having to prick your fingers. You wear a small sensor on your body day and night that reads your sugar levels so you can see the information on your mobile, or other device.

Can you buy a flash glucose monitor in the UK?

There is only one flash glucose monitor that is available to buy in the UK at the moment, the Freestyle Libre 2. This model has alarms for predicted high or low blood sugar levels. But when the alarm does sound you still have you scan your arm to check your blood sugar level.

How does a glucose monitor work?

A small glucose monitoring sensor worn on the back of the upper arm that continuously measures the glucose concentration in the body's interstitial fluid. Sent automatically ǁ to your patients' smartphone ◊ Even in the low glucose range 7 Easy to use. 12 Painless to apply and wear. 5 14 days of continuous glucose monitoring — no finger pricks †

How does a glucose sensor work?

The sensor sends real time glucose readings to your smartphone. ◊ It updates the reading every minute and stores up to 8 hours of glucose readings in 15 minute intervals. Designed to be water-resistant, it can be worn for up to 14 days, even during activities like swimming, showering, and exercising. ₸