Product Name

• Contour TS Blood Glucose Meter - 1 Unit

Usage

• Easy-to-use blood glucose monitor provides accurate, repeatable results.

Product Features

• Large, easy-to-read display.
• Gives accurate results
• Works with little blood

Instructions for use

• Wash and dry your hands well. Sometimes warming your finger can help increase blood flow.
• Insert the test strip into your meter.
• Use the needle to prick the tip of your finger.
• Gently press and/or massage the tip of your finger until a round drop of blood forms at the tip of your finger.
• Align the test strip with the blood drop and then gently touch the strip to the edge of the blood drop.
• The meter will show your blood sugar level on the screen within seconds.
• Remove the used tape from its edges, and use alcohol swabs to clean your finger.

What is diabetes?

• It is a chronic disease and if you have diabetes, it means that either you do not have enough insulin or your insulin is not working properly which leads to high blood sugar levels.
• Types of diabetes:
• Type 1, in which the pancreas produces no insulin at all.
• Type 2, in which the pancreas produces insufficient insulin, or the insulin stops working properly.
• Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition in which women's insulin becomes less effective during pregnancy.
• Common symptoms of diabetes:
• Frequent urination.
• Extreme thirst.
• Extreme hunger.
• Fatigue.
• Lack of interest and loss of concentration.
• Numbness in hands and feet.
• Slow wound healing.

Helpful tips for diabetics

• All carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels, so it's important to know which foods contain carbohydrates. Choose healthy carbohydrate foods and be aware of the serving size (amount of carbohydrates) needed.
• Reduce your salt intake. Eating too much salt can increase your risk of high blood pressure, which in turn increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. And when you have diabetes, you’re already at higher risk for all of these conditions.
• Eat more fruits and vegetables. This can help you get the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body needs every day to stay healthy.
• You can always try low-calorie or no-calorie sweeteners (also known as artificial sweeteners) to help you cut down on sugar e.g. Steviana, Diet Sugar or Tropicana, Diet Sugar.
• Don't forget to keep moving. Being more active helps you control your blood sugar levels.
• Remember to measure your blood glucose levels regularly using home blood glucose meters.
• Thiozac capsule and Neurobion tablets will help you reduce nerve problems caused by diabetes.
• If you have symptoms of low blood sugar such as weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, rapid heartbeat, blurred vision or difficulty concentrating, eating or drinking something that contains sugar usually helps.

Normal blood sugar levels

• Random blood sugar test: A blood sample will be taken at a random time. Regardless of when you last ate, a blood sugar level of 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher indicates diabetes. A blood sugar level below 140 mg/dL is considered normal, and a reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates diabetes risk.
• Fasting blood sugar test. A blood sample will be taken after you fast overnight. A fasting blood sugar level below 100 mg/dL is normal. A fasting blood sugar level of 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes. If it's 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests, you may have diabetes.
• Oral glucose tolerance test: For this test, you fast overnight, and your fasting blood sugar level is measured. You then drink a sugary liquid, and your blood sugar levels are tested periodically for the next two hours.