Insulinx - Features and Benefits

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What is the freestyle insulinx blood glucose monitoring system?

The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip . The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared .

What is injected insulin & how does it work?

The injected insulin acts as a replacement for, or a supplement to, your body’s natural insulin. People living with type 1 diabetes can’t make insulin, so they must inject insulin to control their blood glucose levels. Many people living with type 2 diabetes can manage their blood glucose levels with lifestyle changes and oral medication.

What is the insulinx bolus calculator?

The InsuLinx is a touchscreen, user friendly blood glucose meter which, in addition to its insulin dose calculator, can also serve as a useful logbook of your blood glucose readings, insulin doses and your carbohydrate intake. As well including a bolus calculator, the InsuLinx also has:

How long does the insulinx last?

The InsuLinx is a no coding meter with a 165 days memory based on an average of 3 tests and 3 insulin logs per day. The battery life lasts for 3,000 tests. Data can be downloaded using Abbott’s FreeStyle Auto-Assist Health Management System. Contact Abbott Diabetes Care to request the data cable.

How does the freestyle insulinx work?

The FreeStyle InsuLinx easily guides you with weekly messages and pre- and post-meal markers, which is useful if you are new to diabetes When using the InsuLinx, there is butterfly style sensor that slots in at the bottom and contains the blood channel.

What Is Insulinx

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Insulinx Information

1. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/insulin/insulin-for-type-2-diabetes/
2. https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/insulin-therapy-in-type-2-diabetes/background-information/what-is-insulin/
3. https://www.freestyle.abbott/uk-en/home.html