Blood glucose meter
Blood Glucose Meter
A Blood Glucose Meter (pronunciation: /blʌd gluːkoʊs miːtər/) is a medical device used to determine the concentration of glucose in the blood.
Etymology
The term "Blood Glucose Meter" is derived from the words "blood" (from Old English blōd), "glucose" (from French glucose, originally from Greek gleukos meaning sweet wine), and "meter" (from French mètre, a measure).
Usage
Blood Glucose Meters are primarily used by individuals with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose levels. Regular monitoring can help to identify high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) conditions, which can have serious health implications if not treated promptly.
Function
A Blood Glucose Meter functions by analyzing a small drop of blood, usually obtained by pricking the skin with a lancet. The blood is then applied to 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
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
- Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period.
- Hyperglycemia: A condition in which an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the blood plasma.
- Hypoglycemia: A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
- Lancet: A small, broad, two-edged surgical instrument or blade with a sharp point, used in medical and surgical procedures.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood glucose meter
- Wikipedia's article - Blood glucose meter
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