If you decide to use these kits, we urge you to perform the first one or two tests under the supervision of your physician or diabetes specialist, to ensure that you are doing the test properly. Keep in mind that you should continue to discuss the results of these tests with your physician. New to the market is a combination blood glucose monitor and glycated protein test. The test gives consumers yet another tool for home self-monitoring. In addition to measuring the glucose in your blood, the device offers a fructosamine test that measures the levels of glycated serum proteins.
Fructosamine tests reflect average blood glucose levels from the past two to three weeks.
Touchable test strip contoured to fit the shape of the finger, capillary wicking action. Most come with short and long lancet covers to provide different degrees of penetration. Generally, people who are first-time users, children, or people with delicate skin prefer a longer cover for more shallow penetration of the lancet. People who have tougher skin or poor circulation choose a shorter cover for deeper penetration by the lancet. An individual may need to use different lancet covers for different fingers or when finger temperature affects blood flow.