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Blood Glucose Meters


Presented by Consumer Health Interactive

If you have diabetes, your doctor may have asked you to use a blood glucose monitor to test your blood sugar. But many people with diabetes are afraid of sticking themselves several times a day and skip the testing. The good news is that modern blood glucose meters use smaller needles, far less blood, and more convenient test strips, making the process virtually pain-free. Watch our video to learn more about them, and how to use one.

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Digital Video Team

Reporter, writer, camera work, and digital editing: Paige Bierma
Executive producer:
Diana Hembree
Narration:
Roberto Johannson
Graphics and Flash production:
Eric Turner
Web production:
Deepi Brar

Troubleshooting:

• If you don't hear any sound, try turning up the volume of your computer speakers and checking if your computer volume has been set to mute.

• If the video looks slow or jerky, try hitting the "pause" button and letting the video buffer for a while (check the small loading bar and wait for it to reach the end for smoothest viewing).




Reviewed by Michael Potter, MD, an attending physician and associate clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco. He is board-certified in family practice.


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