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    Understanding the Three Main Diabetic Products

    February 24th, 2010 by admin

    Anyone who has had the diagnosis of diabetes knows that their lifestyle must change in order to manage the disease.  Each person will be introduced to new terminology, healthy eating habits and diabetic products.  Understanding the disease and what caused it is instrumental when making the changes needed to ones daily activities.   It is just as important to understand the products that may become a large part of the new daily routine.  The three main products used by diabetics are the blood glucose meter, testing strips, and an insulin pump. 

    The blood glucose meter will test and monitor the blood glucose levels.  It comes in a variety of styles and sizes, although most are quite small and convenient.  These diabetic products are usually battery-operated and therefore they are portable.  The glucose meter will tell the user their current glucose reading.  This allows the user to make adjustments to their diet as needed.  Some people will need to use the meter many times throughout the day while other are instructed to use it mainly after meals.  It is important to follow the instructions that come with the machine and use the appropriate amount of blood to get an accurate reading.

    Glucose testing strips go with the glucose meter although they are disposable and usually sold separately.  There are a variety of companies that provide diabetic products including testing strips and because these are reordered on a regular basis, comparing prices may be a good idea.  Each strip has a specific chemical setup that works with the glucose meter to read the level of sugar that it finds in the blood.  The glucose meter may have suggestions on the brand of testing strips that should be purchased to ensure accurate results. 

    While many people with diabetes may inject insulin by using a syringe, other people have chosen to use an insulin pump.  An insulin pump is one of many diabetic products that researchers continue to improve upon by adding features and reducing the sizes for the user.  The pump must be worn continually and it provides insulin that is fast acting.  The pump can be attached to clothing or put into a pocket.  The pump is attached to a tube that is placed under the user’s skin.  Similar to any piece of equipment, the pump does require some maintenance and upkeep.  This is usually discussed in length with the diabetic patient by their physician.

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