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If you are a person with diabetes, it is likely that you will need a blood glucose meter to measure and be able to see how much sugar (glucose) is in the blood. Exercise, food, medicine, stress and many other factors can affect your blood glucose level.

It is very clear that you use a blood glucose meter in blood can help you control diabetes better by monitoring changes in your blood glucose level. Next we show you how to access this device.

Know the requirements to access the device.

From the Colegio Farmacéutico de San Juan they inform you that the Farmacia Delivery program of Glucemia Measuring Devices is underway, so all patients who suffer from or have a history of diabetes can access a free meter at any affiliated pharmacy.

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This delivery program is not reserved for any social work in particular, and can be accessed by any patient.

How can a diabetic patient obtain the meter?

1. The patient must request the provision of a device in blood glucose measurement Accu-Chek Guide.

2. If you are a regular pharmacy patient who is consuming diabetic products, you do not need a prescription to generate the request. However, if it is a “new” patient, you will only have to request a medical prescription to manage your request.

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3. The pharmacy will place the order for the meter at the drugstore, which will be delivered within an estimated time of between 48 and 96 hours.

4. Once the pharmacy has the meter at its disposal, it will be delivered to the patient who requests it.

Remember that measure your sugar levels (glucose in blood) is an important measure to prevent type 2 diabetes. Knowing early on if you have high blood sugar levels will allow you to anticipate the illness and take preventive measures.