Home Tests
Glucose
Condition: Diabetes
Purpose: To monitor blood sugar concentration in diabetes
Format: Stand-alone test, results available to consumer in the home
Availability: OTC, High street pharmacies, on the recommendation of your doctor
Comments: Home testing for monitoring diabetes has advanced from urine testing to whole blood testing. These tests usually involve taking a small 'finger-prick' sample, and are a convenient way for patients and doctors to monitor daily variations in blood glucose levels.
KEY:
SA=stand-alone test, results available to consumer in the home
OTC=over-the-counter, no prescription needed.
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