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Related to the heart and blood vessels.

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial. A study of intensive vs. standard glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes. The DCCT is the source of many of the recommendations made for treating type 1 diabetes.*

 

(American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes—2009 [position statement]. Diabetes Care. 2009;32(1): S13-S61. Available at: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/reprint/32/Supplement_1/S13. Accessed March 2, 2009.

A hand-held device for testing and measuring blood sugar levels. A drop of blood is placed on a small strip inserted in the meter. The meter quickly calculates and displays the blood sugar level. Also known as a blood glucose monitor.

A device worn by a person with diabetes to deliver insulin under the skin 24 hours a day.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

Waste products produced when fatty acids are broken down for energy.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

One millionth of a liter. 1 microliter of blood is a drop 1 millimeter wide, by 1 millimeter tall, by 1 millimeter deep.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A hand-held device for testing and measuring blood sugar levels. A drop of blood is placed on a small strip inserted in the meter. The meter quickly calculates and displays the blood sugar level. Also known as a blood glucose monitor.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

Performing blood glucose tests on other parts of your body, such as the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf.*

 

*Talk with your doctor before deciding if alternate site testing is right for you.

The long-term measure of blood sugar control. The A1C test measures how many A1C hemoglobin cells (a specific part of red blood cells) have sugar attached to them. Because these cells live for about four months, this gives a picture of how well blood sugar has been controlled for the past few months. The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1C result of 7% or less to help reduce the risk of long-term complications of diabetes.*

 

*American Diabetes Association.
Standards of medical care in diabetes—2009.
[position statement]. Diabetes Care.
2009;32(1): S13-S61. Available at:
http://care.diabetesjournals.org
/cgi/reprint/32/Supplement_1/S13.
Accessed March 2, 2009.

Related to the heart and blood vessels.

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial. A study of intensive vs. standard glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes. The DCCT is the source of many of the recommendations made for treating type 1 diabetes.*

 

(American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes—2009 [position statement]. Diabetes Care. 2009;32(1): S13-S61. Available at: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/reprint/32/Supplement_1/S13. Accessed March 2, 2009.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A disposable needle inserted into a lancing device and used to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

One millionth of a liter. 1 microliter of blood is a drop 1 millimeter wide, by 1 millimeter tall, by 1 millimeter deep.

A hand-held device for testing and measuring blood sugar levels. A drop of blood is placed on a small strip inserted in the meter. The meter quickly calculates and displays the blood sugar level. Also known as a blood glucose monitor.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

Performing blood glucose tests on other parts of your body, such as the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf.*

 

*Talk with your doctor before deciding if alternate site testing is right for you.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A disposable needle inserted into a lancing device and used to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A disposable needle inserted into a lancing device and used to obtain a blood sample for testing.

One millionth of a liter. 1 microliter of blood is a drop 1 millimeter wide, by 1 millimeter tall, by 1 millimeter deep.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

Performing blood glucose tests on other parts of your body, such as the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf.*

 

*Talk with your doctor before deciding if alternate site testing is right for you.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

One millionth of a liter. 1 microliter of blood is a drop 1 millimeter wide, by 1 millimeter tall, by 1 millimeter deep.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A disposable needle inserted into a lancing device and used to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A hand-held device for testing and measuring blood sugar levels. A drop of blood is placed on a small strip inserted in the meter. The meter quickly calculates and displays the blood sugar level. Also known as a blood glucose monitor.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

Performing blood glucose tests on other parts of your body, such as the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf.*

 

*Talk with your doctor before deciding if alternate site testing is right for you.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A hand-held device for testing and measuring blood sugar levels. A drop of blood is placed on a small strip inserted in the meter. The meter quickly calculates and displays the blood sugar level. Also known as a blood glucose monitor.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A disposable needle inserted into a lancing device and used to obtain a blood sample for testing.

One millionth of a liter. 1 microliter of blood is a drop 1 millimeter wide, by 1 millimeter tall, by 1 millimeter deep.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

Performing blood glucose tests on other parts of your body, such as the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf.*

 

*Talk with your doctor before deciding if alternate site testing is right for you.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

One millionth of a liter. 1 microliter of blood is a drop 1 millimeter wide, by 1 millimeter tall, by 1 millimeter deep.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A hand-held device for testing and measuring blood sugar levels. A drop of blood is placed on a small strip inserted in the meter. The meter quickly calculates and displays the blood sugar level. Also known as a blood glucose monitor.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

Performing blood glucose tests on other parts of your body, such as the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf.*

 

*Talk with your doctor before deciding if alternate site testing is right for you.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A hormone produced by the pancreas. The body uses insulin to let glucose enter cells, where it is used for energy.

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The long-term measure of blood sugar control. The A1C test measures how many A1C hemoglobin cells (a specific part of red blood cells) have sugar attached to them. Because these cells live for about four months, this gives a picture of how well blood sugar has been controlled for the past few months. The American Diabetes Association recommends an A1C result of 7% or less to help reduce the risk of long-term complications of diabetes.*

 

*American Diabetes Association.
Standards of medical care in diabetes—2009.
[position statement]. Diabetes Care.
2009;32(1): S13-S61. Available at:
http://care.diabetesjournals.org
/cgi/reprint/32/Supplement_1/S13.
Accessed March 2, 2009.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

A disposable needle inserted into a lancing device and used to obtain a blood sample for testing.

One millionth of a liter. 1 microliter of blood is a drop 1 millimeter wide, by 1 millimeter tall, by 1 millimeter deep.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.

A simple sugar created by the breakdown of carbohydrates in food. Glucose is the body's source of quick energy. On this site, we use "blood glucose" and "blood sugar" interchangeably.

A pen-like device that pricks the skin with fine needle, or lancet, to obtain a blood sample for testing.

Performing blood glucose tests on other parts of your body, such as the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf.*

 

*Talk with your doctor before deciding if alternate site testing is right for you.

The top tier of coverage for some insurance plans. Because ACCU-CHEK products are preferred by most healthcare plans, your out-of-pocket costs are often the lowest available.*

 

*Co-payments and preferred statuses vary from plan to plan.