Glucose meter
Glucose Meter
A Glucose Meter (pronounced: /ˈɡluːkoʊs ˈmiːtər/) is a medical device used to determine the concentration of glucose in the blood. It is often used by individuals with diabetes to monitor and manage their condition.
Etymology
The term "Glucose Meter" is derived from the Greek word "glykys" (meaning sweet) and the Latin word "metrum" (meaning measure).
Usage
A Glucose Meter is used by pricking the skin (typically, on the finger) to obtain a small quantity of blood that is then placed on a disposable test strip that the meter reads and uses to calculate the blood glucose level. The meter then displays the level in units of mg/dl or mmol/l.
Related Terms
- Blood Glucose Monitoring: The process of testing the concentration of glucose in the blood.
- Diabetes Mellitus: A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
- Insulin: A hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Hypoglycemia: A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
- Hyperglycemia: A condition characterized by an excessively high level of glucose in the blood.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glucose meter
- Wikipedia's article - Glucose meter
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