OneTouch Glucometers make it possible for individuals to do accurate self-monitoring of their blood glucose levels. Diabetes affects more than 500 million people around the world, according to health experts. So, it is a major health concern all over the world.

Studies done by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) show that one out of every seven adults in India has diabetes. Also, more than half of the people in South East Asia who have diabetes have not been told they have it.

What is Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG)?

Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) is the process of checking the amount of glucose in the blood at regular intervals.

Key Facts!

• Monitoring one’s own blood sugar levels on a regular basis is an important part of the care plan for many people with diabetes.
• Using a blood glucose metre makes this easy so that anyone can do it at any time. 
• You could also take the test any other time to see how exercise, stress, medicine, or other things have affected your blood glucose.
• So, SMBG is a very important tool to help people keep their healthy blood glucose levels.
• Blood glucose metres make it easy for people to check their own blood sugar levels regularly and on their own time.
• LifeScan has two different products (OneTouch Select Plus Simple and OneTouch Verio Flex) that make it easy for people to check their own blood sugar levels.
• When patients get accurate readings, they are better able to see their glucose levels and make changes to how they eat and how much they move in order to reach their glucose goal ranges.
• Both meet the standards set by the rest of the world. The makers claim that the testing is painless in every way.

Learn what is diabetes in this informative video shared by Youtube user  “Phoenix Children’s”.

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