Freestyle Blood Glucose Test Strips- 49 Questions Answered

My father is a type1 diabetic patient. and has difficultly maintaining optimal blood sugar levels. I was checking abbott website and read about FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system. Please advise where can this be procured in bangalore or india. any thoughts on how accurate is this product.

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Dr. Anirban Biswas Diabetologist | Delhi

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It's a wonderful product for uncontrolled diabetes and Type1 Diabetic patients. I have used it in more than 100 patients with extremely good results. It can help you to fine tune your diet and exercis ... Read More

I went for sugar test...after giving my blood sample I noticed blood stains on the gloves of the lady taking the samples...she is touching the stripes without sanitizing...she took my test with the same strip having the blood stains...There are 8 to 10 people before taken test in a gap of 5 to 10 mins each. What is the risk involved. I touched stri

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Dr. Fayyaz A Sattar Sexologist | Mumbai

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Morning I went for Glucose test...after giving my blood sample I noticed blood stains on the gloves of the lady taking the samples...she ia touching the stripes without sanitizing...she took my sample with on the same strip (drop of blood) may be having blood Stains Any risk involved? Please advice

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Dr. Satyan Nanal Sexologist | Pune

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I would like to check the effect of different foods on my blood glucose levels and I came across Abbot Freestyle Libre device which does continuous glucose monitoring. Where can I purchase this in Bangalore? Is there a nutritionist who uses this to help determine personalized foods plans?

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Ms. Anju Sharma Dietitian/Nutritionist | Gurgaon

Hello practo user it is not advisable to do continuous glucose monitoring ,it's better u should do SMBG and keep the record .This u can do fasting,pp or random also .Secondly healthy diet plays a very ... Read More

Hello , My blood glucose is 91 Blood glucose pp after 2 hrs 145, do I require to consult diabetes doctor? Or it is normal ? Thanks

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Dr. Suhas N Diabetologist | Tumkur

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Hi.. after food is slightly high (Normal - 140 mg/dl)... if its done after 2 hours... Otherwise Fasting sugars are absolutely fine So nothing to worry Check HbA1c after 3 months with repeating FBS, P ... Read More

Recently done blood glucose test as left leg was getting numb often... attached reports here with ... is this normal?

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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor Diabetologist | Bangalore

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Test results are with in normal limits. Numbness might be due to? Neuro/ in adequate circulation. Needs clinical evaluation and Doppler . Consult physician. ... Read More

Hi, We checked our father's blood glucose levels with Beat o curve device. Fasting blood glucose level was green as123mg/l and after taking food,post 1 hr was yellow as 173mg/l. Kindly advice.

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Dr. Giridhar Kuknoor Diabetologist | Bangalore

Is he diabetic on medications? If it is first time, get his HBA1C. His present readings fall in pre diabetic status. You can consult me on line. ... Read More

I have my kidney function test and my blood glucose is 156 after having one sandwich is it fine or high level

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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

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It is fine ... Read More

My dad Average blood glucose level is 232mg/dl any suggestions sir please refer is this stage is very dengerous, how much time it will take sir to get to normal position

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Dr. Mohammed Anfas General Physician | Hyderabad

Not dangerous. With apropriate drugs he will be ok ... Read More

Respected doctor I am suffering from constant irritation in my vagina . And i also observed some black spots on my hands skin since few days back . When i checked my blood glucose level through monitoring strips it gave the result 400 . Then glycosylated hb bio chemistry results were GHbA1c-8.23% & MBG-207.0 mg% .

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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Sugar levels are very high. If you were not on medicines for diabetes when the blood sugar wad tested you can start Tab Dimicron Mex 60 twice a day before meals. The medicine doses will need to be mod ... Read More

For the last few months my blood glucose level has been higher than normal at 135 during FBS. Any recommendations or suggestions would be helpful.

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Dr. Rajiv Kumar General Physician | Pune

No sugar , outside food , less no of chapati , more vegetable, walk after each meal , adequate sleep, no rice, no potato. Please consukt if not controlled. ... Read More

Is fasting blood glucose level higher than Postprandial blood glucose level? And which diet should follow to overcome this.

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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif General Physician | Mumbai

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Dear doctor..i am 30 years male ..and i just checked my blood glucose level today and it's come 86mg/dl in 12 hours fasting and after meal PPG is 63 Please doctor can you explain me..why this and is it okay or not Thank you

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi sir/mam, I want to know today I did blood fasting sugar, it came 98.86 Hba1c-7.2 Average blood glucose is 159.4mg/dl Doc prescribed some light medication, am I.diabetic? Plz reply thnks

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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

With HbA1C...you are ... Read More

Took a recent blood sugar test.. Blood glucose (F) - 61(BEFORE BREAKFAST), Blood Glucose PPBS - 68 .(After 2 hrs of breakfast) . Is this normal?

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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla Diabetologist | Solapur

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Ya.. If no symptoms or issues you have ... Read More

Please see my blood glucose report. Blood given in fasting stage. Is everything normal or any problem?

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Dr. Raghav Bhargava Endocrinologist | Delhi

You can share the other 11 pages. Not sure why you got these done. ... Read More

My random blood glucose is 99.7. Then does it confirm that I do not have diabetes ? Because I don't have any other symptoms

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Dr. Bharath Muthuthangam T General Physician | Madurai

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Wat r the average blood glucose values...I hv tested yesterday and average blood glucose after meals is 112... Is it normal...

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Dr. Sana General Physician | Hyderabad

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126 and above is considered diabetic. So your blood sugar levels are normal. Take care ... Read More

My fast glucose is 108 And post glucose is 104(2 hrs) after( food I ate 2 roti dal and one fruit) Height 167cm Weight 60 I'm athelete I play regular sport Its this number serious?

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Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Cardiologist | Bangalore

Fasting sugar is slightly high, but you need to confirm it by doing HBa1c.. My opinion is that you are normal ... Read More

Hi, my sister was not feeling well so I told her to check blood sugar. Fasting glucose is 80. After 1 hour of eating it was 140. Is it normal?? Can you please advise??

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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Yes it's normal ... Read More

What is the best time to do fasting blood glucose test? And when is best time for that? Thank you Doctor.

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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Pune

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Hi Fasting blood glucose to be done after 8 - 10 hours of fasting at night Preferrably in the morning at 8 am. ... Read More

Is it recommended to keep a blood glucose or blood sugar checking meter at home? Which meter is good to buy? Or what parameters to see while buying meter to check blood sugar?

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Dr. Rakesh Parikh General Physician | Jaipur

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Its better to have it at home to be able to check sugar levels during any episode of unusual symptoms. Buy in meter of good brand. Most of newer meters have comparable accuracy you can choose them bas ... Read More

My moms average blood glucose is 123 is it normal or not ? please tell me what is happening m worried

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

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Hello, I am a type 1 diabetic, having problem in management of sugar levels. I want to buy freestyle libre . Any suggestions where I will get it ant what will be it's price?

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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

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Abbott diabetic division rs 3000 includingapplication ... Read More

I want to purchase the Abbot Freestyle Libre Pro sensor and reader. Where can I purchase in Delhi near pin code 110012

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Dr. Jawad Ahmed Diabetologist | Hyderabad

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Have you checked it on-line? ... Read More

After how many days of intercourse , pregnancy strip test will show positive results ?

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Dr. Sarika Dahiphale Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Once you miss your periods 3-4days once you miss it ... Read More

Had a rountine blood test for a review on my ramipril10mg, blood test showed low glucose level of 2.1, dr asked for more tests, I had another glucose test and a HBA1C test. I’m scaring myself what could this be, I’m fit healthy not over weight 39yrs old? I am NOT diabetic

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Dr. Pallavi Kanade Ayurveda | Nashik

hi , i think their is some mistake about blood report .i didn't see such levels .dont worry change lab get done sugar level again .then we will see what we can do . ... Read More

WHETHER BLOOD TRANSFUSION MAY INCREASE THE BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL EVEN FROM THE NORMAL GLUCOSE LEVEL BLOOD.

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Dr. Sanjib K Sahu Cardiologist | Hyderabad

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Hello Doctor, My HbA1c is 7.1%, Glycosylated Hemoglobin is 54.00 & Mean blood glucose is 175.00, dated: 21/03/2017. Today morning in blood glucose was 115. would GLIMESTAR M2 twice a day will be sufficient or other medicine is required.

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Yes it should be enough but with that you will need a proper diet. Avoid foods which have a high glycemic index like rice, coconut etc. Walking for at l ... Read More

Hi Dr, my Dr did a blood glucose test on me in our general hospital, FPG result 5.7 and 2 hrs later OGTT result 3.7. second test, 2 weeks later, again FPG 5.6 and OGTT 3.2. My question is, why my glucose level drop so much after consuming the glucose? And am I diabetic?

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Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician | Bangalore

Hello....... No OGTT should be more than FPG, in diabetics condition it is very high.. Fasting blood glucose level will be 100 to 125 mg per dl and OGTT will be 140 to 190 me per dl... This c ... Read More

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Morning I went for Glucose test...after giving my blood sample I noticed blood stains on the gloves of the lady taking the samples...she ia touching the stripes without sanitizing...she took my sample with on the same strip (drop of blood) may be having blood Stains Any risk involved? Please advice

I would like to check the effect of different foods on my blood glucose levels and I came across Abbot Freestyle Libre device which does continuous glucose monitoring. Where can I purchase this in Bangalore? Is there a nutritionist who uses this to help determine personalized foods plans?

Hello , My blood glucose is 91 Blood glucose pp after 2 hrs 145, do I require to consult diabetes doctor? Or it is normal ? Thanks

Recently done blood glucose test as left leg was getting numb often... attached reports here with ... is this normal?

Hi, We checked our father's blood glucose levels with Beat o curve device. Fasting blood glucose level was green as123mg/l and after taking food,post 1 hr was yellow as 173mg/l. Kindly advice.

I have my kidney function test and my blood glucose is 156 after having one sandwich is it fine or high level

My dad Average blood glucose level is 232mg/dl any suggestions sir please refer is this stage is very dengerous, how much time it will take sir to get to normal position

For the last few months my blood glucose level has been higher than normal at 135 during FBS. Any recommendations or suggestions would be helpful.

Is fasting blood glucose level higher than Postprandial blood glucose level? And which diet should follow to overcome this.

Dear doctor..i am 30 years male ..and i just checked my blood glucose level today and it's come 86mg/dl in 12 hours fasting and after meal PPG is 63 Please doctor can you explain me..why this and is it okay or not Thank you

Hi sir/mam, I want to know today I did blood fasting sugar, it came 98.86 Hba1c-7.2 Average blood glucose is 159.4mg/dl Doc prescribed some light medication, am I.diabetic? Plz reply thnks

Took a recent blood sugar test.. Blood glucose (F) - 61(BEFORE BREAKFAST), Blood Glucose PPBS - 68 .(After 2 hrs of breakfast) . Is this normal?

Please see my blood glucose report. Blood given in fasting stage. Is everything normal or any problem?

My random blood glucose is 99.7. Then does it confirm that I do not have diabetes ? Because I don't have any other symptoms

Wat r the average blood glucose values...I hv tested yesterday and average blood glucose after meals is 112... Is it normal...

My fast glucose is 108 And post glucose is 104(2 hrs) after( food I ate 2 roti dal and one fruit) Height 167cm Weight 60 I'm athelete I play regular sport Its this number serious?

Hi, my sister was not feeling well so I told her to check blood sugar. Fasting glucose is 80. After 1 hour of eating it was 140. Is it normal?? Can you please advise??

What is the best time to do fasting blood glucose test? And when is best time for that? Thank you Doctor.

Is it recommended to keep a blood glucose or blood sugar checking meter at home? Which meter is good to buy? Or what parameters to see while buying meter to check blood sugar?

My moms average blood glucose is 123 is it normal or not ? please tell me what is happening m worried

Hello, I am a type 1 diabetic, having problem in management of sugar levels. I want to buy freestyle libre . Any suggestions where I will get it ant what will be it's price?

I want to purchase the Abbot Freestyle Libre Pro sensor and reader. Where can I purchase in Delhi near pin code 110012

After how many days of intercourse , pregnancy strip test will show positive results ?

Had a rountine blood test for a review on my ramipril10mg, blood test showed low glucose level of 2.1, dr asked for more tests, I had another glucose test and a HBA1C test. I’m scaring myself what could this be, I’m fit healthy not over weight 39yrs old? I am NOT diabetic

WHETHER BLOOD TRANSFUSION MAY INCREASE THE BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL EVEN FROM THE NORMAL GLUCOSE LEVEL BLOOD.

Hello Doctor, My HbA1c is 7.1%, Glycosylated Hemoglobin is 54.00 & Mean blood glucose is 175.00, dated: 21/03/2017. Today morning in blood glucose was 115. would GLIMESTAR M2 twice a day will be sufficient or other medicine is required.

Hi Dr, my Dr did a blood glucose test on me in our general hospital, FPG result 5.7 and 2 hrs later OGTT result 3.7. second test, 2 weeks later, again FPG 5.6 and OGTT 3.2. My question is, why my glucose level drop so much after consuming the glucose? And am I diabetic?

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