Over the last few years, developments
in blood sugar monitors have made electronic blood
sugar monitors available to the public. For Diabetics,
the normal way to monitor blood sugar levels is by
use of the ‘finger prick test’, an inconvenient
and often painful method for the sufferer.
Such devices however are used as
an addition, not a replacement, to standard blood
sugar monitoring methods. They provide additional
information on a regular basis to the patient enabling
them to monitor their health more easily.
Additional information can be found
at
http://newssearch.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?scope=newsukfs&tab
=news&q=blood+sugar+monitors
It is also advised to consult your
doctor before purchasing such a device in order to
gain correct and safe use from it.
Blood Sugar Monitor batteries:
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3V Lithium Battery
for use in the BD Logic™ and BD Latitude™. |
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6V Alkaline J
Cell for use in devices such as the Lifescan One
Touch Basic. |
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3V Lithium Coin
Cell for use in the AccuCheck Advantage |
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AccuChech Complete
and One Touch Profile uses two standard AAA alkaline
cells. |
