What are the various blood glucose monitors that can be used to measure blood glucose levels ?
There are a number of ways to monitor the blood glucose levels. Some of the ways are easy, whereas others are complicated. Every patient needs to pick out a blood glucose monitor that suits his/her medical condition. Listed below are the types of blood glucose monitors: • Chemical Strips The chemical strips are easy and economical blood glucose monitors. A drop of blood is taken from the fingertip and is placed on the chemically prepared blood glucose-testing strip. The chemicals in this strip react with the blood constituents and change color according the concentration of glucose. There is an explanatory chart, which helps to compare the color and interpret results accordingly. However, these monitors are usually recommended only for people who are not using insulin, or those who can’t afford to use an electronic meter. • Electronic Blood Glucose Meters A more expensive and accurate version is the electronic glucose meter. A blood glucose meter is nothing but an electronic device, wh
