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Video: Blood Glucose Meters


Presented by Consumer Health Interactive

If you have diabetes, your doctor may have asked you to use a blood glucose monitor to test your blood sugar. But many people with diabetes are afraid of sticking themselves several times a day and skip the testing. The good news is that modern blood glucose meters use smaller needles, far less blood, and more convenient test strips, making the process virtually pain-free. Watch our video to learn more about them, and how to use one.

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Digital Video Team

Reporter, writer, camera work, and digital editing: Paige Bierma
Executive producer:
Diana Hembree
Narration:
Roberto Johannson
Graphics and Flash production:
Eric Turner
Web production:
Deepi Brar

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Reviewed by Michael Potter, MD, an attending physician and associate clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco. He is board-certified in family practice.


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First published April 12, 2007
Copyright © 2007 Consumer Health Interactive



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