Monday, October 27, 2008

HOW TO KNOW IF THE CONTROL IS GOOD ?

Improvement in above mentioned symptoms itself indicates reasonable control.But it is important to have more accurate assessment regularly.

URINE TESTING - A strip test on your urine indicates presence of sugar in urine.This is generally
satisfactory if you do not have advanced kidney disease.This is the easiest and cheapest way to monitor at home on a regular basis.

BLOOD SUGAR TESTING;-Fasting, random blood or post-prandial (after meals) blood sugar tests via a lab will indicate your control at that time,(refer to normal values given) Now there are Meters for
home and easy use.See. the picture on to your right side......You could buy Glucometers to tast your blood sugar level instantly at home by pricking your finger and using the stripes and Glocometer to
check your own blood sugar values.

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