What are Glucomen Areo Sensor Strips?
Glucomen Areo Sensors are testing strips used for self-testing blood glucose. They are used with a glucose meter to accurately measure the amount of sugar in your blood which is an important tool in managing diabetes.
What is blood glucose monitoring?
Blood glucose monitoring is the measure of sugar in the blood. Monitoring this is especially important for people with diabetes. Diabetes causes blood sugar levels to rise or fall to dangerous levels, if you’re diabetic, checking your blood sugar regularly can help prevent medical emergencies.
How to use Glucomen test strips
In order to use these test strips you will need a glucose meter and lancet. The lancet is used to take a blood sample which you will apply to one of the Glucomen test strips, and the meter will take your reading. Firstly, wash and dry your hands before touching the test strips then insert the test strip into a compatible meter. Using a lancet device, make a small puncture in your fingertip to draw blood and then apply a tiny amount of blood to the test strip.
Can you reuse these test strips?
No, you should only use a glucose test strip once and throw it away after it has been used. Using the same test strip more than once will not produce a valid reading. This pack includes 50 large test strips that are easy to use, how long they last depend on how frequently you test.
What meters are compatible with Glucomen test strips?
When buying glucose test strips ensure that the rest of your kit is compatible. You should stick to the same brand when buying glucose meters, strips and lancets. Glucomen Areo Sensor Strips are compatible with the following:
- GlucoMen Areo
- GlucoMen Areo 2k
When should you check your blood sugar?
Glucose testing helps you understand your diabetic condition, it can help you identify patterns in your blood sugar levels and prevent serious complications of diabetes. Your blood sugar levels may change throughout the day so it’s important to test at various times to get a more accurate understanding of your levels. Before and after meals, exercise and sleep are good times to test your blood sugar but your healthcare team will tell you the best times to test based on the type of diabetes that you have and your treatment plan.
