Posts by Kadia Constant

While some finger prick blood tests are done in the laboratory, at-home blood tests are an easy and simple way of gaining some insight into your health without the hassle of visiting a lab or...

Testing your blood sugar is like checking the weather before heading out—you want to know what’s going on so you can plan accordingly. But what if your “forecast” is off because of a few...

You might be wondering, “Why do I need to take care of my glucose monitor and lancing devices? Can’t I just use them and be done with it?” Well, here’s the deal: taking care of your blood...

In order to test your glucose level using a glucose monitor, you need a lancet to prick your finger so that you can get a drop of blood. However, there are several different kinds, each with their...

There are so many different glucose monitors out there that choosing one can be a headache. If you are just looking for one to check your blood sugar, there are plenty of options. If you are diabetic...

If you do at home blood tests, like testing your blood sugar, pricking your finger with a lancet or lancing device is the method used to obtain blood for testing. There are two ways. You can use a...