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How does a Glucose Monitor Help in Managing Diabetes?

by Jay S. Certified Diabetes Educator
Have you ever wondered how problematic the phrase “ignorance is bliss” is?
Lack of awareness about diabetes has become one of the crucial reasons for the rise of diabetes in India. Most of the time, people aren’t even aware that they are getting hit, or even if they know that they are diabetic, they don’t know how to keep their blood glucose levels in control. In order to keep diabetes under control, one should ensure to monitor glucose regularly. 

What is a Glucometer? 
A glucometer is a glucose-monitoring device that is used for self-monitoring of blood sugar levels. Glucometers are built in a way that they require only a single drop of blood and are portable. There are innumerable glucometers in the market. You should research before investing in the right glucometer. 

What does a Glucose Monitor do?
Blood Glucose Monitoring is a process of testing blood glucose levels. In day-to-day terms, it is also known as the “Sugar test”. Monitoring blood glucose is an important activity in managing your diabetes and preventing any abrupt or sudden complications. 

A Glucose Monitor or glucometer helps you in testing your blood sugar level. It’s an effective way of testing your glucose without visiting the hospital on a daily basis. Most Glucose Meters come with a device and test strip. You are required to poke a clean fingertip with a special needle to get a tiny drop of blood. Then you are required to carefully touch the test strip from that blood. The monitoring device would give you a reading of your glucose level.

Why Should You Invest in a Good Glucose Monitor?

One of the best and the most crucial benefits of a Glucose Monitor is that it will save you from those time-taking lab tests. Apart from this, a Glucose Monitor:

Is Cost-effective: Since you don’t have to visit labs and get your test done by someone else, a Glucose Meter is a nice one-time investment for you. You just have to buy strips and you’re good to go.

Records Glucose Reading Data: Are you still keeping those stapled lab report pdfs? Yes, if you want to get rid of those pdfs, a glucose monitor is the right choice for you. You can record multiple readings on your device without worrying about papers and pdfs.

Enables Self-monitoring: With a glucose monitor, you can monitor your glucose at your home only. It is convenient for self-monitoring and you won’t need a second person’s help in checking the glucose level.

Helps you in Keeping your Diabetes in Control: The constant monitoring helps you in keeping a tab on your glucose fluctuation. This further helps you in treating your diabetes effectively. You can decide when to follow a diabetes diet strictly and when to consult the doctor for immediate help.


How is the BeatO Curv Glucometer Unique?

BeatO Curv Glucometer prevents you from managing the oversize glucose monitoring device and its accessories. By attaching it to your phone through a USB/Type C port, you can use this device with the BeatO app and save your data on one secure dashboard. As it’s connected to the app, you can do innumerable other things that can help you in keeping track of your blood glucose level easily.

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