Diabetes Combo: Blood Pressure, Insulin, Blood Glucose, Ketones And Exercise Tracking
Tools you can use when managing diabetes with self monitoring

Diabetes And Blood Pressure Management

 Controlling blood glucose and blood pressure requires continual monitoring and record keeping, as any diabetic and their families know. These records are often the first indicators that a regimen adjustment should be made, and having a well documented history can make the health provider’s efforts more timely and effective. Being able to take quick and informed action helps the diabetic in keeping fit and healthy.

Better Tools For Better Results

 Even though the incidence of diabetes is increasing, methods and techniques are also increasing in testing and diagnostic abilities, and research that is leading to deeper understanding of dependencies. All of these together make it easier and far more effective for the diabetic to actively participate in an ongoing and effective prevention program.

Keeping The Bigger Picture In Focus

 Diabetes seldom completely disappears, but it can be contained and managed by a range of things, from diet to exercise and rest, in addition to medication. Keeping track of these in a consistent and easy way will help make any adjustments smaller and more effective.

Self-Monitoring To Control High Blood Pressure Readings

 Taking your blood pressure readings directly and recording them is an effective way of reducing hypertension and, in some cases, can lead to eliminating the need for medication. This simple personal action has been documented in an increasing number of publications, ranging from Hints From Heloise, the Journal Of The American Medical Association, the American Heart Association, and other professional medical associations. Self-Monitoring virtually eliminates the artificially high blood pressure readings resulting from white smock syndrome that often occurs in medical offices. It also directly involves the individual in their own treatment and management of their high blood pressure.

Taking Your Own Blood Pressure Readings At Home

 We have a Quick Tutorial for you, with things to look for in selecting a blood pressure monitor, and an illustrated procedure on how to take your own blood pressure readings.

FutureWare's Diabetes Combo Software: Putting You In Charge

 There’s no mystery on how blood pressure is measured, or how to do the measuring. Most doctors’ offices still use a manual system with a pressure cuff, stethoscope and a stop watch, that, arguably, is subject to some interpretation. In contrast, for less than the cost of a visit to the doctor’s office you can buy an auto-inflating, self-adjusting blood pressure monitor that requires no more than pushing a button. You can find these auto-inflating blood pressure monitors on eBay, in drug stores, but surprisingly not in hospital gift shops nor (not surprisingly) are they typically offered by doctors. Recording the readings, using anything from a plain piece of paper to blood pressure software from FutureWare, is not only quick, but more importantly documents the progress of your health regimen. This can be reviewed for ongoing self-monitoring, confirmation, and support of regimen changes.