Glucometer – a miniature device for home diagnostics
Thanks to recent research by doctors and scientists, it has been established that the risk of developing diabetes significantly increases in the autumn-winter season. Although the disease can appear completely unexpectedly – after high mental stress or a strong nervous shock, in recent years cases have become more frequent when the epidemic of influenza and ARVI causes a surge in the 'army' of diabetics.
For a long time, endocrinologists did not associate the wave of diabetes incidence with the seasonal peak of respiratory diseases. But numerous visits from patients with elevated blood sugar after acute respiratory diseases and ARVI led specialists to think that such a coincidence is not accidental.
What is the connection between influenza and diabetes?
Any infection, including those caused by respiratory viruses, negatively affects the entire body, having the ability to change the protein structure. As a result, the human immune system begins to perceive the cells that produce insulin as foreign tissue. After an 'attack' on supposedly foreign organisms, a deficiency of the corresponding hormones occurs and carbohydrate metabolism is disrupted. Every time a person gets the flu or ARVI, they strike their hormonal apparatus.
In autumn and winter, such stresses occur much more often, increasing the risk for a person to join the ranks of diabetics. After all, gradually the endocrine glands, including the pancreas, wear out, leading to malfunctions. Therefore, frequently ill people, especially children and retirees, should measure their blood glucose levels during seasonal illnesses, as well as three weeks after recovery.
How to measure blood sugar levels at home?
The ability to monitor blood glucose levels without leaving home appeared relatively recently thanks to a special device. This is a glucometer – a miniature device for home diagnostics. Its principle of operation is that after applying a drop of blood to the included test strip, which is inserted into the glucometer, the result of the analysis can be obtained in a few seconds. It is better to measure a couple of hours after eating. If the indicators are normal, the screen should show numbers in the range from 3.5 to 5.8 mmol/L.
Depending on personal preferences, you can choose a photometric or electrochemical glucometer in the online store http://www.medtechnika.com.ua/glucometers-and-test-strips/glucometer/. The main thing is that the device meets established standards and is highly accurate, on which health, and often life, depends. Although most modern glucometers have minimal data error, to confirm the diagnosis you should consult a doctor.
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