What do I get in this pack?
You will receive 50 x SD CodeFree Blood Glucose Test Strips. These test strips can be used with the SD CodeFree Blood Glucose Monitor and the LipidoCare Analyser. If you do not have the SD CodeFree Monitor you can buy it here :)
You will also receive full instructions on how to use the strips.
Importance of Self-Monitoring your Blood Glucose Levels
Many people think that there is no point in self-testing because they believe that they know when their blood glucose levels are too high. Unfortunately this is often not true and unless your blood glucose level is very high, the way you feel is not always a good or accurate guide to what is happening.
The SD CodeFree Blood Glucose Monitoring System gives an accurate picture of your blood glucose level at the time of the test. It involves pricking your finger with the lancing device and putting a drop of blood on a testing strip. SD CodeFree Meter will read the result automatically. Using the Self-Test diary included in the pack to record your results will help you and your healthcare team work out whether your treatment needs to be adjusted.
Testing Procedure
Full detailed instructions are included with the meter which you should read through before using the meter but here is a quick guide:
- Insert a test strip face-up into the slot on the meter. The meter will turn on automatically.
- Use the lancet and lancing device to obtain a blood drop. You only need 0.9?L of blood:
- Touch and hold the drop of blood to the edge of the strip until the yellow window is completely filled with blood. The blood will automatically be drawn into the strip.
- The results will then be displayed in just 5 seconds.
Where can I buy extra lancets from?
You can buy 100 lancets for just £4.99 including P&P from our shop :)
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a common life-long health condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. This is because your pancreas does not produce any insulin, or not enough, to help glucose enter your body's cells - or the insulin that is produced does not work properly (known as insulin resistance). There are 2.8 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and an estimated 850,000 people who have the condition but do not know it.
More than three-quarters of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes mellitus. This used to be known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes mellitus. In type 2 diabetes, not enough insulin is produced or the insulin that is made by the body does not work properly. It tends to affect people as they get older and usually appears after the age of 40, but increasingly is seen in younger, overweight people. Depending on its severity, type 2 diabetes may be managed through diet and physical activity alone, oral medications or insulin injections, though a combination of these therapies are ideal for most cases.
The remainder have type 1 diabetes mellitus, which used to be known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. In type 1 diabetes, the body is unable to produce any insulin. It usually starts in childhood or young adulthood, and is treated with diet control and insulin injections.
Where can I find out more information?
If there is anything you are unsure of or if you require any additional information please contact us, either by clicking on "Ask a question" at the bottom of the page or by sending an email .