subject: The Scheming Killer [print this page] There is one disease that is said to be the leveler of all mankind. It does not matter whether you are young or old, rich or poor, this sickness can affect you and change your life forever. On the outside, it might not seem to be a serious disease but when you take a look at the complications that come with it, you might find yourself doing a double take.
Disease is the kind of disease that can strike anywhere. Until now, scientists and doctors have failed to find out its cause, much less, its cure. The most that they can do for people who are suffering from this disease is to ensure that they are able to keep the disease at bay and live as much normal life as possible.
Diabetes comes into types insulin-dependent and non-insulin dependent. The former is more common among children and young adults while the latter is more prevalent in adults and the elderly. Between the two, it is the latter that more than 90% of Americans have succumbed to. Both types do not necessarily result to death. It is the complications that they bring that leads to a high mortality rate.
If you have been diagnosed to have diabetes, one of your best defenses would be a regular blood glucose check-up. Fortunately, there are a number of portable devices that could just this without you having to leave the comfort of your home. One such device is the Precision Xtra glucometer.
Just like with most glucose meter, the Precision Xtra Glucometer makes use of 0.6 microliters of blood and can generate results in as little as five seconds. It can store up to 450 readings of your blood glucose level, ketone level, and control solution results.
Each Precision Xtra Glucometer kit comes with a quick start user guide in both English and Spanish. Aside from it, you also get to have the EasyTouch Lancing device and the EasyTouch Lancing device alternate site test cap, 10-count lancets, and a daily log book. All of these are packed inside a carrying pouch. You can use the Precision Xtra test strips to load the blood sample into the glucometer device.
