How Is Smart Glucometer Different From Traditional Glucometer?

With the prevalence of diabetes steadily increasing worldwide, effective management is crucial to mitigate the risk of complications and improve overall health outcomes. The most commonly reported complications of diabetes include cardiovascular diseases, kidney failure, neuropathy, and vision impairment, amongst others. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is essential in managing diabetes effectively, as it provides valuable insights into how diet, medication, exercise, and other lifestyle factors impact blood glucose levels. By closely monitoring blood sugar levels, individuals with diabetes can make informed decisions about their treatment regimen, thereby preventing hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) episodes.

Role of a Glucometer in Diabetes Management

A glucometer is a portable device used to measure blood glucose levels. It typically consists of a small metre and disposable test strips. By pricking a finger to draw a small blood sample, users can obtain a reading of their current blood sugar level within seconds. The benefits of a glucometer include: 

• Glucometers play a crucial role in diabetes management by providing individuals with immediate feedback on their blood sugar levels. 
• This allows for timely adjustments to medication, diet, and lifestyle choices to maintain optimal blood glucose control. 
• Regular use of a glucometer empowers individuals with diabetes to make informed decisions about their health and effectively prevent complications associated with high or low blood sugar levels.

Introducing, Apollo’s Bluetooth-enabled smart blood glucose monitors for effortless blood sugar tracking. This device combines cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly design to revolutionise blood sugar monitoring. The smart glucometer offers advanced features such as wireless connectivity, allowing users to sync their blood sugar readings with a smartphone app for easy tracking and analysis. Additionally, the device boasts enhanced accuracy and speed, providing reliable results within seconds. 
With the Apollo smart glucometer, individuals with diabetes can seamlessly integrate blood sugar monitoring into their daily routine, empowering them to take control of their health and live life to the fullest.

How is Apollo Smart Glucometer Better than Traditional Glucometers?

There are multiple ways in which Apollo’s smart glucometer is a superior alternative to traditional glucometers, including:

• Immediate Insights, Long-term Trends: Apollo smart glucometer delivers real-time glucose data and comprehensive long-term trends instantly, providing immediate insights into blood sugar levels.
• Showcasing Success with Ease: Its effortless reporting features make sharing with healthcare providers simple, facilitating effective communication and support.
• Hassle-free Sugar Tracking: Apollo’s smart glucometer simplifies sugar monitoring, even with multiple daily tests, reducing the burden on individuals with diabetes.
• 1-year Tool Access: Users of this smart glucometer enjoy a complimentary one-year subscription to Apollo’s diabetes self-management tool (DSMT), providing comprehensive resources and support for effective diabetes management.
• Intelligent Alerts, Swift Responses: DSMT offers insightful alerts to address high and low blood sugar levels promptly and efficiently, empowering users to manage fluctuations.
• Personalised Health Guidance: The DSMT provides tailored nutrition, activity, and lifestyle tips to cater to individual needs, empowering users to take charge of their health according to their preferences and goals.
• Expert Nutritionist Chat Support: Users of Apollo smart glucometer gain exclusive one-month free access to nutritionist chat support, offering valuable guidance and assistance in navigating dietary choices and lifestyle adjustments.
• Smart Savings, Cutting-edge Technology: This smart glucometer provides all these benefits without the hefty price tag, offering advanced technology and cost-effective solutions for optimal health management.

Key Features of Apollo's Smart Glucometer

Apollo's smart glucometer is a Bluetooth-enabled device designed to analyse your blood sample and provide accurate readings of your blood sugar levels. This device stands out as one of the most advanced blood glucometer devices on the market. Apollo prioritises accessibility and affordability, ensuring that the smart glucometer is accessible to all individuals. When synced with Apollo's DSMT, this device not only provides blood sugar values but also offers valuable insights into their implications. DSMT, when paired with the smart glucometer, automatically syncs your glucometer readings, providing access to all your blood glucose values in one convenient location, along with expert insights and additional benefits.

Here are some of the key features of the Apollo smart glucometer:

• Designed for convenient use at home 
• Provides accurate results in just 5 seconds
• Long-lasting battery life
• Conveniently stores up to 300 test results
• Hassle-free wireless connection via Bluetooth
• Ability to sync with Apollo’s diabetes self-management tool 
• Offers a reward-led journey for Circle Members
• Access to premium plan features
• Ensures data integrity when shared with healthcare professionals

How to Use Apollo’s Smart Glucometer?

Here are the steps for effectively using the Apollo smart glucometer.

To Begin

• Start by switching on Bluetooth on your phone.
• Keep the device within 10 metres of your phone to sync it properly.
• Scan the QR code on the box and download the ‘Apollo 24/7’ app from the Play Store/ App Store.
• Open the app and select ’Home’.
• Scroll below and you will see ‘Services for You’.
• Click on ‘Manage Diabetes’.
• First-time users will have to answer some questions to create their profile and set their preferences.

Set Date and Time

• Long press ‘M - button’ for 3 seconds until you hear a beep.
• The screen will show the ‘Set’ command.
• Then, move forward with setting the current time and date.

Checking Your Blood Sugar

• Insert the three black lines at the end of the test strip carefully until the device beeps.
• Wait for the blood symbol to flash, indicating the smart glucometer is ready.
• Use your lancing device to prick your fingertip and produce a blood drop.
• Touch the blood drop to the end of the strip, and it will be drawn in automatically. Do this until you hear a beep.
• After the beep, your result will appear after the smart glucometer counts down from 5 to 1.
• In 45-60 seconds, the reading will reflect in your mobile application too.

Know The Effective Ways To Manage Diabetes

Diabetics must keep their blood sugar levels under control. Here are some ways to do so:

1. Medications

Adhering strictly to the prescribed medication regimen can be highly effective in controlling blood sugar levels. It can be done with the help of oral medicines & insulin. These medications help individuals maintain optimal blood sugar control and minimise the risk of complications.

A. Oral diabetes medications

These medicines are taken by mouth, are designed to regulate blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and sometimes gestational diabetes. Metformin is the most commonly prescribed oral medication for diabetes management.

B. Insulin

Usually, individuals with type 1 diabetes rely on synthetic insulin injections to manage their condition, as their bodies do not produce insulin. However, some individuals with type 2 diabetes may also require insulin therapy. Synthetic insulin comes in various types, each with different onset times and durations of action. Administration methods include injectable insulin using a syringe or insulin pen, insulin pumps, and rapid-acting inhaled insulin.

2. Healthy Diet

Planning meals and adopting a healthy diet are essential components of managing diabetes, as food choices, portion sizes & combinations of meals and snacks significantly affect blood sugar levels. For individuals taking diabetes medication, it's crucial to strike a balance between food intake and medication dosage. Inadequate food consumption relative to diabetes medication, especially insulin, can lead to dangerously low blood sugar levels.

3. Exercise

Exercise activates the muscles of your body and allows them to utilise extra glucose by improving insulin sensitivity. The intensity and duration of exercise influence the duration of this effect, with more strenuous activities providing longer-lasting benefits. Adults are advised to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity such as walking, swimming, and cycling, every week. Adults should also incorporate strength-building exercises into their routine 2 to 3 times per week.

4. Lab Tests

Regularly monitoring your blood sugar levels is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of your current treatment regimen. Various laboratory tests are available to monitor blood sugar levels, including the fasting blood glucose test, random blood glucose test, HbA1c test, and oral glucose tolerance test.

5. Blood Sugar Monitoring Devices (Glucometers)

A glucometer enables you to routinely check your blood sugar levels from the comfort of your home, providing convenience and ease of access to vital information for managing diabetes effectively.

Conclusion

The Apollo smart glucometer represents a significant advancement in blood sugar monitoring technology, offering a range of benefits over traditional glucometers. With diabetes prevalence on the rise globally, effective management is paramount to mitigate complications and enhance overall health outcomes. Regular blood sugar monitoring, facilitated by glucometers, provides valuable insights for managing diabetes daily, enabling individuals to make informed decisions about their treatment and lifestyle.

Apollo's smart glucometer stands out with its immediate insights and long-term trend analysis, making it easier to track blood sugar levels over time. Additionally, the device offers a range of benefits, including access to Apollo's diabetes self-management tool, personalised health guidance and expert support from nutritionists.

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