most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-06-20T03:19:51Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/115127 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/115127/how-do-i-get-a-blood-glucose-meter Soul 2012-04-27T03:14:27Z 2012-04-27T13:27:23Z

<p>How would I buy a blood glucose meter? I'm 18 years old and don't have diabetes. I just want to monitor my glucose levels(thinking about entering ketosis again). Where would I go get one and do I need a prescription? My dad is a diabetic so he got a free meter and got free strips. Does the monitor come with strips or would I have to pay $60-$80 for them seperately? If I happen to get one soon, what are normal blood glucose levels? My dad came home from work 2 weeks ago and immediately checked his glucose and it was at 5.2(alot of you mention 2 digit numbers, is that in America?), he said it was too low and immediately ate an apple. I doubt that this was low, is it? What is considered too low and too high? Can you state some of your average levels so I can gage where I should be?</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/115127/how-do-i-get-a-blood-glucose-meter/115132#115132 CaveMan_Mike 2012-04-27T03:20:42Z 2012-04-27T03:20:42Z

<p>You don't need a prescription.<br> I bought a breeze 2 on amazon, and get the strips from amazon as well (much cheaper than from retail drugstore).</p> <p>A waking blood sugar for a non diabetic might be 88 before eating breakfast.</p> <p>You can also buy the needle skin prick things (lancets) from amazon as well.</p> <p>Don't share the needles with anyone (even your dad). </p> <p>It's great that you are interested in this at an early age. Much better than waiting till your 40 and pre-diabetic like most americans will be.</p> <p>Mike</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/115127/how-do-i-get-a-blood-glucose-meter/115139#115139 jess6 2012-04-27T03:40:28Z 2012-04-27T03:40:28Z

<p>In the US, we measure in mg/dl. In other areas, they use mmol/liter.</p> <p>5.2 is about equivalent to 95, or towards the high end of normal. For a diabetic, eating something at that point might be appropriate if it would be a while before another meal.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/115127/how-do-i-get-a-blood-glucose-meter/115214#115214 Ryan1HD 2012-04-27T13:27:23Z 2012-04-27T13:27:23Z

<p>"Call Liberty"</p> <p><a href="http://youtu.be/YXQaMaBxwRg" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/YXQaMaBxwRg</a></p> <p>"Diabeetus"</p> <p>:)</p>