Blood glucose test. Man using a pen-like lancing device to prick his finger for a blood glucose test.

Blood glucose test. Man using a pen-like lancing device to prick his finger for a blood glucose test. Stock Photo
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Science Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo

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B6DX0J

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50 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)

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3413 x 5120 px | 28.9 x 43.3 cm | 11.4 x 17.1 inches | 300dpi

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IAN HOOTON/SPL

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andlt;strongandgt;MODEL RELEASEDandlt;/strongandgt;. andlt;strongandgt;Blood glucose test.andlt;/strongandgt; Man using apen-like lancing device to prick his finger for ablood glucose test. Diabetics have to perform thistest regularly. Diabetes is a metabolic disorderin which unused sugars accumulate in the blood andurine. Monitoring of blood glucose levels allowsdiabetics to control the disease through diet, medication and in some cases insulin injections.The pen is designed to make drawing blood lesspainful.