What is structured testing and how can it help me?
Structured testing is a way to support your daily routine of monitoring your blood glucose through more targeted data. How? By performing a set number of tests and check blood glucose over a short period at specific times of day while keeping your daily routine in place.
Structured testing helps you live your lifestyle and makes itfriendlier towards diabetes in the following ways:
- Discover how to best use your numbers
- See how certain activities can effect on your blood sugar levels
- Problem-solve around highs and lows blood glucose levels
- Identify blood sugar patterns when you do something apart from your routine
- Discuss with your doctor if any adjustments are needed in your diabetes management plan
There are different ways to perform structured testing with Accu-Chek, depending on your goals.
- Pattern management
The Accu-Chek® 360° View is a simple paper tool that helps you track your blood sugar over 3 days, so you and your doctor can quickly identify patterns that can guide adjustments to your treatment plan. Know more about this tool - https://www.accu-chek.in/data-management/360deg-view-tool
or download it on accu-chek_360deg_dms_paper_tool
accu-chek_360deg_dms_paper_tool - Before-and-after testing:
Try the Accu-Chek Testing in Pairs tool. This easy-to-use, printable tool helps you see changes in your blood glucose before and after you test. In just 7 days, you can see the effect a specific meal, exercise or other event has on your blood sugar. Find out more about this tool - https://www.accu-chek.in/data-management/testing-pairs-tool
or download it on accu-chek_360deg_dms_paper_tool
Accu-Chek Testing in Pairs tool
This can help you organize your numbers so that patterns pop out more easily. You can then discuss with your doctor to make any needed adjustments in your self-care. Take the next step in diabetes management with structured testing, and enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive blood glucose check at the touch of a finger.
Source: https://www.accu-chek.com/pattern-management/structured-blood-glucose-testing accessed on Oct 2019
