This slideshow gives an indication of how to use the blood sugar test

 $('#fade_1').cycle({ speed:2000, timeout:5000, next: '#fade_1' , pause: 1 });

More info

Diabetes test kit blood glucose test

Are you suffering from diabetes symptoms? you could be diabetic without knowing it, as many half of the people who may be affected by diabetes don't know they have it.

Modern unhealthy diets, poor nutrition, obesity and lack of exercise are the main causes of diabetes. Check your blood glucose levels with a simple finger prick blood diabetes testing kit.

If you have diabetes and are diagnosed early, you can be treated before this illness and its complications develop. Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and stroke and the main cause of kidney failure, limb amputations and blindness in adultsand cases are on the rise in the UK.

Not following a healthy eating plan, consuming high amounts of processed food and an unhealthy lifestyle all contribute to rising cases of diabetes

Most cases of diabetes can be treated with lifestyle changes, dietary measures and oral medication. Early diagnosis is critical, thats why its good to check blood glucose levels regullarly with a simple to use home diabetes test kit

Diabetes is one of the world's most prevalent illnesses: it is estimated that perhaps more than a million people in the UK are manifesting diabetes. Early diagnosis detected with the aid of our quick and easy-to-use blood sugar tests will help to prevent future complications.

It is estimated that there are over three quarters of a million people in the UK have diabetes but do not know it.

What are the long-term effects of a high blood glucose level?

In the long-term high levels of glucose in the blood can damage all the blood vessels in the human body. It can lead to impaired eyesight, kidney failure, nerve damage, erectile dysfunction and poor wound healing capability. What's more, there is a significantly higher risk of cardiac arrest and strokes.

What are my chances of developing diabetes?

The risk of developing diabetes is significantly higher if any of your first-line relatives (parents, siblings) already have diabetes. Severe thirst, frequent need to urinate and unexplained weight loss are some of the symptoms of diabetes.

Other symptoms include tiring easily and blurred vision. Obesity and lack of physical activity also increase the risk of developing diabetes.

there are several types of diabetes -

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes

Contents of test

Contents:of blood glucose test

2 test disc (foil wrapped) 2 micro-lancet
Instruction for use

Conducting the test

How to perform the blood glucose test

Prick your finger quickly and easily with the micro-lancet (see 'How to perform the test' picture) to obtain a drop of blood.

Place the drop of blood on the test strip and wait for 30 seconds. Match the colour on the test strip and read off your blood glucose level.

Sample: 1 drop of whole blood

Methodology: Enzymatic quick test for visual evaluation

Evidence: Blood glucose level

Results

What does the result tell me?

If your blood glucose level is between 72 mg/dl (4 mmol/l) and 108 mg/dl (6 mmol/l) you are within the normal limits. If you are well below or above the normal limits please consult your doctor.