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Understanding Diabetes Medical Supplies
Meters, strips, lancets, sharps containers, CGM sensors and more: a plain guide to diabetes medical supplies, what each is for and who needs it.
Health guides
Plain-language guides to everyday health, personal care and home monitoring. Every article lists its sources, and none of it replaces advice from your own doctor or pharmacist.
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What to Look for When Buying a Glucose Meter
Accuracy, strip cost, sample size, display, memory and data sharing: a practical checklist of features to compare before you buy a glucose meter.
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How to Organize Diabetes Monitoring Supplies
A tidy system saves time and prevents missed tests. Learn how to set up a home station, a daily kit, a backup stock and…
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Understanding HbA1c Testing
The HbA1c (A1C) test shows average blood glucose over two to three months. Learn what the result means, common targets and what can affect…
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What to Know About Home Diabetes Monitoring
Blood glucose is only part of home diabetes monitoring. Learn what to check at home, including feet, blood pressure and weight, and what needs…
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Understanding the Importance of Diabetes Checkups
Regular checkups catch diabetes complications early. See the CDC care schedule: A1C, blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney, eye, foot and dental checks.
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Common Blood Glucose Monitoring Mistakes
Unwashed hands, expired strips and too little blood can skew glucose readings. See the common testing mistakes and how to correct each one.
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How to Store Diabetes Testing Supplies
Heat, cold and humidity can damage test strips and meters. Learn the right storage conditions for strips, meters, lancets and control solution.
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Understanding Lancets and Lancing Devices
Lancets and lancing devices draw the blood drop for a glucose test. Learn about gauge sizes, depth settings, comfortable technique and safe disposal.
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What Is Continuous Glucose Monitoring?
A continuous glucose monitor tracks glucose day and night through a small sensor under the skin. Learn how CGM works, its benefits, limits and…
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Understanding Blood Sugar Measurements
What do blood sugar numbers mean? Learn the units, typical target ranges, how fasting and after-meal readings differ and what counts as low or…
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How to Use a Blood Glucose Meter Correctly
Follow these steps to check blood sugar accurately with a glucose meter: wash hands, prepare the strip, prick the side of the finger and…