glucometers
Blood sugar readers
Glucometers are portable devices that measure blood sugar levels, essential for managing diabetes.
A small blood sample, typically from a fingerprick, is placed on a test strip inserted into the meter, which then displays the glucose concentration.
She checks her glucometer several times a day.
Also called blood glucose meters.
- lancetSmall surgical knife
- fingerstickSkin puncture for blood
- blood sampleExtracted bodily fluid for analysis
- biosensorBiological chemical detection device
display · readout · battery-operated · memory storage · smartphone app · data transfer · charging dock
Circulating glucose level
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
diabetes management · ketones · insulin pump · self-monitoring · endocrinology · prediabetes · type 2 · gestational diabetes
Degree of correctness
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- readingsDisplayed measurements or interpretations
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
specificity · results · error margin · quality control · sample size · reaction time · measurement units
Tightly packed together
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
- portableAble to be carried
lightweight · discreet · convenient · on-the-go · wearable · cordless · rechargeable · wireless
test strips
- lancetSmall surgical knife
- fingerstickSkin puncture for blood
- blood sampleExtracted bodily fluid for analysis
biosensor · display · readout · battery-operated · memory storage · smartphone app · data transfer · charging dock
blood sugar
Circulating glucose level
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
hyperglycemia · diabetes management · ketones · insulin pump · self-monitoring · endocrinology · prediabetes · type 2 · gestational diabetes · insulin resistance
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- readingsDisplayed measurements or interpretations
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
sensitivity · specificity · results · error margin · quality control · sample size · reaction time · measurement units
compact
Tightly packed together
- handheldDesigned for palm use
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
portable · lightweight · discreet · convenient · on-the-go · wearable · cordless · rechargeable · wireless · mobile