Blood Glucose Monitoring

A number of tests can be used to diagnose and monitor diabetes by checking the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

These include the:

  • fasting glucose test
  • glucose tolerance test
  • HbA1C test

Blood glucose test kits may be available to use at home. Testing your blood at home is quick and easy, although it can be uncomfortable.

– a blood glucose metre
– small needles called lancets
– a plastic pen to hold the lancets
– small test strips