For people with diabetes, proper blood glucose monitoring and precise glycemic control are essential tasks and responsibilities, which are closely related to their condition. The following are three methods of blood glucose monitoring:
Venous Blood Glucose Test (Hospital Blood Test)This is the “gold standard” for blood glucose testing.It is performed in a hospital laboratory by drawing venous blood, with accurate and reliable results.It is mainly used for diagnosing diabetes, evaluating glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and verifying the accuracy of home glucose meters.
Fingerstick Blood Glucose Test (Glucose Meter Monitoring)This is the “main force” for daily monitoring among people with diabetes.Using a portable glucose meter, a drop of capillary blood is collected from the fingertip with a disposable lancet to quickly obtain the current blood glucose level.It is easy to operate, provides rapid results, and can be used anytime and anywhere.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)This is the “high-tech sentinel” for blood glucose monitoring.A tiny sensor inserted under the skin continuously measures glucose concentration in the interstitial fluid, providing comprehensive glucose data, showing glucose fluctuation trends, and detecting hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia that may be missed by traditional monitoring methods.