Suresign Diabetes Screening Urine Glucose Test Strips - 3 Pack

Suresign Diabetes Screening Urine Glucose Test Strips - 3 Pack

The Suresign Diabetes Screening Urine Glucose Test For the detection of Diabetes in patients elevated levels of glucose in the urine is a classic indicator. In the diabetic state when blood sugar (glucose) levels are high excess glucose is secreted into urine by the kidneys. Suresign Diabetes screening test strips are a rapid convenient and cost-effective method for the indirect measurement of blood sugar levels to assist in the diagnosis and management of diabetes.

• Contains 3 test strips
• Colour reference card for accurate reading
• Easy To Use
• Results In Minutes

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a significant chronic health condition, with 4.3 million officially diagnosed cases in the UK, and an estimated 5 million people living with diabetes, when undiagnosed cases are included. Of these, Type 2 diabetes is the most common form, accounting for over 90% of all adult cases. While the disease predominantly affects people over the age of 40, an estimated 148,000 younger people also have the condition.

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way that the human body metabolites glucose, arising from insulin resistance. As the disease progresses, the body’s cells become resistant to the effects of insulin, which means that more insulin is needed to help glucose enter the cells. There are various causes of the disease, including pancreatic dysfunction, lifestyle factors such as obesity or poor diet, and family history.

Unlike Type 1 diabetes, in which the body does not produce insulin, people with Type 2 diabetes do produce insulin, but the body does not use it effectively. Type 2 diabetes can often be managed through lifestyle changes, e.g. by avoiding excessively sugary food. However, people with Type 1 diabetes usually require a daily insulin injection, combined with regular testing.