Blood Glucose Monitoring Kit - Essential Diabetes Management Tool

A blood glucose monitoring kit contains essential tools such as a glucose meter, lancets, and test strips for individuals with diabetes to monitor their blood sugar levels.

Blood Glucose Monitoring Kit FAQ

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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.

What are test strips & blood glucose monitors?

Test strips and blood glucose monitors are the traditional way of checking your blood sugar levels. You use test strips to give you an on-the-spot reading of your blood sugar and help you manage your range. Depending on how you treat your diabetes then you might need to use a monitor and test strips to manage your diabetes.

Where can I buy a blood glucose meter?

But they should provide you with a monitor that meets your needs for blood sugar checking You can also buy a blood glucose meter from a pharmacy or online. Our shop sells meters and test strips. You should speak with your healthcare team before you buy your own meter. A test strip is inserted into your blood glucose monitor.

Can you use a flash glucose monitor if you have diabetes?

More and more people with diabetes are choosing to use a flash glucose monitor to check their sugar levels. This is a blood sugar test without a needle. Instead it uses a sensor you wear on your skin and you an do the test without pricking your finger. The main brand is called the FreeStyle Libre.

What is blood sugar monitoring?

Blood sugar monitoring means checking the glucose level in the blood by using a finger prick blood sugar test kit. People with diabetes must monitor their glucose closely and take action to avoid it becoming too high or too low.

How do you monitor blood glucose levels?

You can monitor your blood glucose levels through a finger-prick test or by using continuous glucose (CGM) or flash glucose monitor. A flash glucose monitor is a sensor usually worn on the arm, that records your glucose levels roughly every 5 minutes. You can scan the sensor with a reader whenever you want to.

Can you buy a CGM & a flash glucose monitor?

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. Both a CGM and a flash glucose monitor are offered on the NHS to people who qualify and are also available to buy.