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PROGRAMA DE GUIDELINES FOREDUCACIÓN HEALTH AND DEL FAMILY PACIENTE WELLNESS Y SU FAMILIA Safe UseUso of the seguro Glucose de equipos Meter at médicos Home WHAT IS A GLUCOSE METER? Also called glucometer, it is an electronic device designed to analyze levels of glucose in capillary blood. It allows people with diabetes to personally control their glucose levels. The type of glucose meter that will be used by each person must be determined by a health professional with experience in diabetes, looking for the best equipment that suits the needs of the patient. People with diabetes manage their blood sugar (glucose) levels constantly. After taking the blood sample and examining it, the glucometer will determine if glucose levels are low or high HHA-PFE-SP-06/2011