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Blood Sampling One should consider the following topics to reduce problems with finger pricking: Hands should be thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and then dried. Beside the cleaning…

282. Self Monitoring - Measurement Systems / Calibration

Measurement Systems / Calibration There are two ways to measure the blood sugar depending on the used meter. Reflector system: Photometric measurement is based on an enzymatic reaction and…

283. Self Monitoring - When and how often taking a measurement?

When and how often taking a measurement? The frequency of measuring depends on the kind of therapy. If you are a person with type 2 diabetes on oral and/or insulin therapy or if you administer…

284. Self Monitoring - Why Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose?

Why Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose? Protection against hypoglycemia and hyperglycemic decompensation or a diabetic ketiacidosis Better understanding and better control of your diabetes …

285. Self Monitoring - Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose

Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose Better quality of life, less secondary damage Self measurement is the basis for successful diabetes therapy With blood glucose self-monitoring you control…

286. Risk for Diabetes Test

5 important rules for a healthy life 1. Exercise minimum 5 days a week for 30 minutes until you start sweating 2. Only 30% of your daily energy should be supplied from fat 3.…

287. Risk for Diabetes Test

Analysis This is your risk to develop diabetes type 2 within the next 10 years Below 7 points No increased risk for diabetes. Nevertheless it is important to ensure…

288. Risk for Diabetes Test

8. How is your relation between height and weight of your body (body-mass-index, BMI)? < 25 0 points 25 to 30 1 points …

289. Risk for Diabetes Test

7. Did you ever have high blood glucose values during a health check? No 0 points Yes 5 points

290. Risk for Diabetes Test

6. Do you take medication to treat hypertension? No 0 points Yes 2 points

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