Screening
for glucose levels is an effective way to test for diabetes,
a disease which affects over 2 million Canadians. Monitoring
HbA1c levels reduces the risk of eye disease, cardiovascular
disease and kidney disease. HbA1c results monitor glucose control
over the preceding 90 to 120 days. The GDX. Provides
laboratory-accurate results just 5 minutes after testing. The
procedure is very simple. A drop of blood is taken from the
finger and placed in a reagent cartridge. Screen displays all
instructions, testing information and results. Potential
side effects of cholesterol-lowering drug therapies is now available.