Blood glucose tests, also known as blood sugar tests, measure the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose is a simple sugar that provides energy for the body. These tests are essential for monitoring and managing diabetes, helping individuals track how food, exercise, medication, and illness affect their blood glucose levels.

Your community pharmacy offers:

  • Convenient blood glucose testing through simple blood or finger-prick tests with glucose monitors.
  • Assistance in interpreting test results and understanding their implications for diabetes management.

Blood glucose testing

Benefits of regular blood sugar monitoring:

  • Help individuals with diabetes make informed decisions about their diet, exercise, and medication.
  • Provide insights into daily fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

Your pharmacy may offer additional services such as:

  • Diabetes management consultations.
  • Education on blood glucose monitoring techniques.
  • Referral to diabetes support services.

Our pharmacists provide personalised advice and support to help you manage your condition effectively. If you have diabetes or are at risk, visit your local community pharmacy for blood glucose testing. Our pharmacists provide personalised advice and support to help you manage your condition effectively.


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