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Blood glucose monitoring allows diabetics to carefully monitor their blood glucose levels through a simple test. The test involves pricking a finger to draw a drop of blood, which is then applied to a reagent strip inserted into a glucose meter. This provides a digital readout of the individual's current blood glucose level, enabling them to quickly respond to high or low levels with the appropriate intervention like food or insulin. Abnormal results could indicate hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, showing whether food or additional insulin is needed to maintain safe blood sugar levels.
Blood glucose monitoring allows diabetics to carefully monitor their blood glucose levels through a simple test. The test involves pricking a finger to draw a drop of blood, which is then applied to a reagent strip inserted into a glucose meter. This provides a digital readout of the individual's current blood glucose level, enabling them to quickly respond to high or low levels with the appropriate intervention like food or insulin. Abnormal results could indicate hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, showing whether food or additional insulin is needed to maintain safe blood sugar levels.
Blood glucose monitoring allows diabetics to carefully monitor their blood glucose levels through a simple test. The test involves pricking a finger to draw a drop of blood, which is then applied to a reagent strip inserted into a glucose meter. This provides a digital readout of the individual's current blood glucose level, enabling them to quickly respond to high or low levels with the appropriate intervention like food or insulin. Abnormal results could indicate hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, showing whether food or additional insulin is needed to maintain safe blood sugar levels.
Definition: Blood glucose monitoring is a measurement of glucose in the blood that can be done at any time on a portable machine. It can be a self-test for the diabetic. Alternative Names: Glucose monitoring; Random glucose; Glucose - random; Serum glucose - random How the test is performed: The finger is pricked and a drop of blood is put on a reagent strip !hich uses a chemical substance to react to the amount of glucose in the blood. The meter then reads the strip and displays the results as a number on a digital display. "e!er monitors can use blood from other areas of the body besides the fingers reducing discomfort. How to prepare for the test: #a$e all test items !ithin reach before starting -- timing is important. %lean the area !ith soap and !ater or an alcohol s!ab. The area needs to be completely dry before pricking. Infants and children& The preparation you can pro$ide for this test depends on your child's age pre$ious e(periences and le$el of trust. )or general information regarding ho! you can prepare your child see the follo!ing topics& Infant test or procedure preparation *birth to + year, Toddler test or procedure preparation *+ to - years, .reschooler test or procedure preparation *- to / years, Schoolage test or procedure preparation */ to +0 years, 1dolescent test or procedure preparation *+0 to +2 years, How the test will feel: There is a sharp prick. Why the test is performed: The test allo!s the diabetic to carefully monitor blood glucose le$els to assure that they are !ithin the normal range. The indi$idual can then respond 3uickly to high or lo! blood sugar le$els *diabetes or hypoglycemia, !ith appropriate inter$ention. This test can also be a screening test for blood glucose le$els. Normal Values: Range from /4 to +54 milligrams per deciliter but can $ary depending on physical acti$ity meals and insulin administration. "ormal $alue ranges may $ary slightly among different laboratories. What abnormal results mean: If le$els are too lo! the person is in a state of hypoglycemia. )ood should be eaten and the indi$idual may need to alter the ne(t insulin dose and possibly future insulin doses as !ell. If le$els are too high the person is hyperglycemic and may need additional insulin. 1dditional conditions under !hich the test may be performed& Type + diabetes mellitus Type 0 diabetes mellitus #ypoglycemia What the risks are: There is a slight chance of infection at the puncture site. 1 small amount of bleeding may occur after the puncture. pecial considerations: The correct procedure must be follo!ed or the results !ill not be accurate. 1bnormal results particularly in a person not kno!n to be diabetic may indicate a need to obtain a fasting blood glucose or a glucose tolerance test. %onsult the health care pro$ider. Re$ie! 6ate& 07070445 Re$ie!ed By& Tarun 8ain M.6. 9ndocrinology : Infertility 6i$ision Brigham and ;omen's #ospital Boston M1. Re$ie! pro$ided by <eriMed #ealthcare "et!ork