Glucometer is a small device for measuring glucose in the bloodstream. Some brands that market this device are Roche, Breeze and One touch ultra and Bayer.
How to use the glucometer
All of them are easy to use because they contain instructions on how to use the glucometer and indications of the ideal amount of glucose in the blood, as well as the values that represent hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
In general, to measure blood glucose at home, the individual must drill a small hole in the finger, extract a drop of blood, deposit it on a tape and insert the tape into the device.
After a few seconds, the glucometer will show on your screen the amount of glucose in the individual's blood at that very moment.
When to use the glucometer
The glucometer can be used several times a day. The amount needed will vary depending on the diet and the type of diabetes the individual has. Pre-diabetic and type II diabetic individuals can measure glucose 1 or 2 times a day. Dependent insulins may need to use the glucometer up to 7 times a day.
