What are glucose monitors or glucose meters?
A blood glucose monitor or meter is an electronic device, powered by a battery. Such monitors are used in combination with special absorbing paper testing strips. The strip is put on a tiny amount of blood, usually taken from a fingertip. As soon as the strip is saturated, it is inserted into a monitor’s special slot. The amount of glucose found in the blood sample is traced and measured automatically within a few seconds. This measurement can give a very good idea about the blood glucose level at that particular moment.
