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DexCom STS Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

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In 2006 the FDA approved the DexCom STS Continuing Glucose Monitoring System for monitoring the blood glucose levels of diabetics over the age of 18.

Per the FDA guidelines, this prescription device is used to report glucose values every 5 minutes for up to 72 hours.

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Posted on October 18, 2008 by Tina Radcliffe • There are no comments, hop to it!

Spotlight on Diabetes Products

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New diabetic products are always fun to check out!


OneTouch UltraMini Meters!

Now with dataport for downloading capability!

Introducing the new OneTouch® UltraMini™ Blood Glucose Meter! No bells, no whistles, no complicated screens—just the number you want from LifeScan’s smallest meter.

The Introductory Kit includes the meter, control solution, lancing device, clear cap for testing, lancets, booklet, log book, reference guide, carrying case and batteries.

Colors include:

  • Purple Twilight
  • Blue Comet
  • Silver Moon
  • Limelight
  • Jet Black
  • Pink Glow.

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Posted on October 13, 2008 by Tina Radcliffe • There are no comments, hop to it!

What is the A1C test?

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While daily blood sugar monitoring is an essential part of your diabetes management don’t be surprised if you are asked to come into your doctor’s office or lab for routine A1C testing.

What is A1C?

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Posted on August 5, 2008 by Tina Radcliffe • There are 2 comments!