Diabetes Self-Test Method

Diabetes self-detection methods mainly include observation of symptoms, blood glucose meter detection of blood sugar, regular physical examination, pay attention to other abnormal manifestations. 1, observation of symptoms pay attention to whether there are often thirst, polydipsia, polyuria, weight loss and other typical diabetes symptoms. Thirsty is due to increased body water loss caused by elevated blood sugar, thus causing thirst; polydipsia is to supplement lost water; polyuria is because blood sugar exceeds the renal glucose threshold, and cannot be completely reabsorbed by renal tubules after filtration, resulting in osmotic diuresis; polyphagia is because the body cannot fully utilize glucose to produce energy, thus easy to hunger, eating increased;

Weight loss is due to the body can not make full use of glucose, instead of breaking down fat and protein energy supply caused. 2, blood glucose meter to detect blood glucose can buy a home blood glucose meter, regular detection of fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose. Fasting blood glucose should generally be detected after getting up in the morning, before eating and not doing strenuous exercise, the normal range is usually 3.9 - 6.1mmol/L; Postprandial blood glucose can be detected 2 hours after eating, generally not more than 7.8mmol/L. Through the blood glucose meter detection can be timely understanding of blood glucose levels, found abnormal timely medical treatment. 3, regular physical examination for a comprehensive physical examination, including blood glucose detection. Physical examination can help discover potential diabetes risk, especially for high-risk groups with family history of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc., more attention should be paid to regular physical examination. 4, pay attention to other abnormal manifestations such as skin itching, easy infection, blurred vision, numbness of hands and feet, etc., these may be early manifestations of diabetes complications. When these abnormalities occur, be alert to whether they are related to diabetes and seek medical examination in time. It should be noted that self-testing is only a preliminary judgment method and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If diabetes is suspected or abnormal blood sugar is found by self-test, seek medical attention in time for further examination and diagnosis, such as glycosylated hemoglobin test, glucose tolerance test, etc., in order to make a clear diagnosis and formulate an appropriate treatment plan.

At the same time, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as a balanced diet, moderate exercise, weight control, etc., is very important for the prevention and control of diabetes.