Learn to measure blood glucose

• April 26, 2024

The level of sugar in the blood helps to identify when a person suffers diabetes , so it is important that a continuous measurement of the glucose to avoid complications that can lead to death.

According to specialists from Angeles Hospitals , glucose is a sugar who use the cells to obtain energy. Very low levels of it can make people feel very bad, or until they faint; while the high produce diseases that hurt eyes, kidneys , nerves or blood vessels .

In the following video of Medicable, the specialist in endocrinology , Mariana Mercado García , explains what is the optimal level of sugar in the blood :

All people must measure the sugar in the blood , but the frequency of the tests depends on several factors such as the use of insulin, pregnancy or if you have any disease . Therefore, we give you some tips so you can learn how to do it:

1. Shoot the lancet on the sides of the fingertip
2. Use a different finger per day
3. Do not squeeze your finger after the puncture, the blood it must flow alone
4. Never measure yourself glucose with the toes

A doctor can give you some suggestions for buying a meter glucose , and you can do it from your home. Remember that the best times to do the tests are immediately before you take food, one or two hours after taking them, before going to bed and at 2 or 3 in the morning.

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