
New York: In a new study, portable meters used to gauge blood sugar levels in pregnant women with diabetes gave readings that differed from lab tests by up to 16 percent. That kind of inaccuracy is concerning, researchers say, because small differences in blood sugar during pregnancy can have potentially serious consequences for the mother and baby. But that doesn't mean women should stop using glucose meters. Instead, they should...
High blood sugar levels can cause heart disease and strokes as well as diabetes, say researchers. ...
The device uses a computer to monitor the blood sugar levels and administers insulin when levels rise too high. ...