How Does a Glucometer Work?

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Tip 1 - How Do Glucometers Work? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by CANPS 3 | permalink

The simplest parts of a glucometer are the test strips, which are designed to pick up a consistent amount of blood and then to deliver it to the glucose meter. In general, using a glucometer involves putting one of these strips into the glucometer and then pricking your finger. Once you place a drop of blood on the other end of the strip, it uses a...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/24294-glucometers-work/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How Does a Glucose Monitor Work? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by George van Gils | permalink

The two essential parts of a glucose meter are the testing strip (which is single-use) and the monitor itself. The testing strip is a small piece of paper that has certain chemicals on it, which allow it to react with sugar in the blood. The testing strip has a hard plastic base to give the strip stability and several chemical layers that are...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/34498-glucose-monitor-work/ ^[2]