Lifescan blood glucose monitoring system Introduction, Why Blood Glucose Testing Is Important

INTRODUCTION

The ONE TOUCH® Profile® System takes ONE TOUCH technology a step further with a simple testing procedure and easy record-keeping features. The ONE TOUCH Profile System is for people with diabetes who need to check (monitor) the level of sugar (glu- cose) in their blood. This system is widely available and can be purchased without a prescription.

Why Blood Glucose Testing

Is Important

The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT), a 10-year study of people with Type I diabetes, found that by keeping your blood glucose close to the

levels of people without diabetes, you can reduce the risk of complications involving the eyes, kidneys, and ner- vous system by up to 60%. Keeping tight control of your blood glucose requires frequent testing to know how well you are doing with the factors that affect your diabetes—medication, diet, exercise, and stress management.

LifeScan developed the ONE TOUCH Profile System to help you maintain good control. In addition to providing you with a simple, fast, and accurate means of blood glucose testing, the system includes features that allow you to record and review important information regarding your test results,

INTRODUCTION

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