Question 1

would a blood glucose monitor with a low battery give you an incorrect reading?

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WILL A FLASHLIGHT: With low batteries help you see less?

Question 2

would a blood glucose monitor with a low battery, but still working, give a false reading?

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It Might: Like any other electronic device a good battery supply is essential if we want to get accurate readings. Your numbers may be coming out accurate but change the battery to make sure. If you have already done that then your number should be accurate. I wouldn't place a whole lot of stock in blood sugars before you changed the battery as they may have been off. Start for now and you will be confident.

Question 3

what is a blood glucose monitor?

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Checks blood sugar: A blood glucose monitor is used to check the concentration of blood sugar (glucose).  This is helpful for people with diabetes, a disease in which high blood glucose causes damage to the body over time or, if the glucose is severely high or has risen very quickly, can be fatal rapidly if left untreated.  A normal blood glucose before eating is under 100, diabetic is over 125.

Question 4

how does a blood glucose monitor work?

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Chemical reaction: There is a sharp lance that gets a drop of blood.  This goes onto a strip that undergoes a chemical reaction.  The resultant color reaction is read my the meter and translated into the number that appears of the face of the meter and tells you the blood sugar is at that time.

Question 5

is there a blood glucose monitor that does not require a prick to get results?

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Sorry, no: At this time, real time blood sugar monitoring requires capillary blood, which involves a needle prick. Some meters allow for use on palms an thighs, but the result is less accurate. Continuous glucose monitors can check bgs every 5 min to let your dr see 'the overall trend' over several days, but even then you still have to check finger stick 2-4 times daily to calibrate the monitor...

Question 6

what do i do with my blood glucose monitoring results?

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Share them.: The whole purpose of monitoring your blood sugar is to ensure that you have good control. Make sure that your doctor is aware of the values. Many people check way too often when they are under very good control. People on Insulin need to check more frequently than people taking oral medication. Let your doctor know the blood sugars and asked how often they want to see results.

Question 7

can my meter mess up the blood glucose monitoring results?

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Yes: A meter can give you a false value, especially if it's old.  If you get an unexpected result, it's a good idea to check it again before you act on it.  You can check the accuracy of the meter by using the control solution that comes with it, or just check your blood through the meter right before getting your blood draw at the lab.

Question 8

why must i keep a record of my blood glucose monitoring results?

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Glucose monitoring: The whole purpose of monitoring your blood sugar levels is to let the doctor know what they are running so that the doctor can adjust your medications. Having good blood sugar control is essential in preventing complications. If the doctor isn't getting those values then i would wonder why you're checking it also. Bring in the averages or ranges of blood sugars when you see your doc.

Question 9

where can i get a wireless real-time blood glucose monitor to use with a smartphone like shown on abc news?

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Wireless glucometer: Because this is a relatively new product niche there aren't many options out there.  One that i've come across (and am not providing a recommendation for or against) would be ibgstar,  if you're looking for more options, try searching online for "smartphone glucometer".

Question 10

should i check my blood sugar levels at home with a glucose monitor?

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With diabetes yes: Assuming you have diabetes, monitoring glucose is important for Insulin dosing, and is associated with better control even in patients who take only oral meds. Without diabetes, there is unlikely to be much benefit and monitoring is not indicated unless specifically advised for a defined reason. Healthy bodies are exceptional at regulating sugar.

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