Why should I record and analyse my blood glucose levels?
Documentation helps to identify fluctuations in blood sugar levels and optimise your treatment
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What should I bear in mind when using test strips?
Correct Handling of Test Strips
Do not use expired test strips. Check the expiration date printed on the ...
What is the best way to obtain a blood sample for a blood glucose test?
Blood sampling on the sides of the fingertips
When taking a blood sample, most people with diabetes u...
What types of glucose monitoring systems are available?
Measurement Systems / Calibration
Electrochemical measurement
The state of the art glucose measurement i...
Key rules for a healthy life
Lasting habits have a significant impact
The foundation of a healthy lifestyle consists of lasting habits. Even small, daily ...
Insulin injection – how and where to inject
Correct delivery of insulin into the tissue
Prevention of complications
The correct injection technique ...
Types of Insulin Therapy
An existing insulin deficiency is corrected
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Insulin – the key hormone for glucose metabolism
The metabolism in the body requires the hormone insulin. It transports the glucose from the blood into the cells w...
What is the HbA1c value?
The blood sugar memory
The average blood glucose value of the last weeks
What blood sugar levels are normal and where does diabetes start?
A guideline for the prevention of secondary diabetic diseases
Target range of blood glucose values
Regular testing of blood glucose v...
