Glucose Monitors for Blood Sugar Monitoring

A glucose monitor is a medical device used to measure and monitor the level of glucose in the blood.
Category
Device
Where to get
Available in pharmacies and medical supply stores
Applicable for
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Glucose Monitor FAQ


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What is blood glucose monitoring?

Last Update: April 23, 2023. Blood glucose monitoring helps to identify patterns in the fluctuation of blood glucose (sugar) levels that occur in response to diet, exercise, medications, and pathological processes associated with blood glucose fluctuations, such as diabetes mellitus.

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.

Why do you need a blood glucose monitor?

Seeing your blood glucose levels in real time can help you make more informed decisions about the food and beverages you consume, the physical activity you do, and the medicines you take. Keeping your blood glucose level in your target range can help prevent other health problems caused by diabetes. How does a continuous glucose monitor work?

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.

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.

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