Diabetes Supplies
By
Josh Riverside
Diabetes is a lifelong disease and can affect any one at any age
or time. For many years this was considered to be a life-threatening
disease, as there was no remedy. With improvements in research many
therapies have been developed. The first step in controlling
diabetes is to know that your blood sugar levels are high, and to
check this a number of tools have been developed. It used to be that
regular blood tests were the only way to check sugar levels, but
advances in blood-testing technology help you check your sugar level
anywhere and anytime.
Self-test kits are available in stores. These self-test kits come
in the form of test strips and blood glucose meters. You only have
to put a drop of blood on the test strip and then place the strip
into the blood glucose meter. The meter makes the calculations, and
within no time you can know your sugar level. There are two types of
meters: one shows a color change and the other gives a digital
display of the reading. To prick your finger to get a drop of blood
you will need to use a lancet. These lancets usually come along with
the unit itself. These are not interchangeable from one unit to the
other. The cost of the individual units may vary according to the
brand, between $65 and $70.
While buying blood glucose meters you have various options. You
could choose one that has a built-in memory to help you monitor your
sugar levels over time. Others have a voice system, which takes you
through the steps involved. Still others have a siphon action test
strip, which helps in getting the blood onto the strip. Some of the
brands are the one-touch ultra, the accu-check, the freestyle and
the one-touch sure-step. In order to help you take your insulin dose
there are a number of insulin delivery systems, like insulin pumps,
insulin infusers, pen injectors, jet injectors and the normal
syringe. The pumps cost from $3,500-$5,000 while the pen injectors
may range from $45-$60. The jet injectors could be purchased for
around $1,000.
While using these self-test kits you should be very accurate. You
should calibrate your reading immediately so that you can compare it
at the doctors office. You should check your strips and meter
accurately. In order to be thorough with the technique, be sure to
read the manual accompanying the unit. And in case of further query,
you can always call the manufacturer of the device.
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