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GLYCEMIE CAPILLAIRE [3 records]

Record 1 2022-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
  • Blood
DEF

The concentration of glucose in capillary blood.

Key term(s)
  • capillary glycaemia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
  • Sang
DEF

Concentration de glucose dans le sang capillaire.

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
CONT

Capillary blood glucose monitoring. Technological advances have provided the means for monitoring blood glucose levels by using a drop of capillary blood.

OBS

Capillary blood glucose monitoring is divided into point of care testing (POCT) in hospital and SMBG [self-monitoring of blood glucose]. SMBG is usually performed by patients themselves, and POCT is performed by nurses in hospitals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique

Spanish

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Record 3 2022-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Centesis and Samplings
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
CONT

Capillary blood glucose testing, using a blood glucose meter and capillary blood obtained from a finger-prick sample, is widely used by community nurses to support patient monitoring. This method of testing enables glucose levels to be recorded at a specific moment in time and is therefore an essential aid to: assessment of control; diabetes management; decision-making with regard to treatment titration and changes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ponctions et prélèvements
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique

Spanish

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