| When we have elderly people at home who | | | | measure glucose in the tissue fluid in case of |
| needs all time medical care we depend on Home | | | | acute diabetes mellitus. There is a sensor |
| Healthcare products rather than rushing to hospital | | | | attached to it that continuously measure glucose |
| or doctor frequently for a simple check up or any | | | | level. |
| kind of regular medical support. Scientific | | | | Some people use insulin delivery devices. Ranges |
| researches have made it easy for us. Today we | | | | of products include insulin syringes, insulin pens, |
| have unlimited ranges of products available to | | | | insulin injectors, insulin pumps. The main purpose |
| choose from according to our need and budget. | | | | of all these products is to administer insulin to the |
| Let's take a look at the top common products | | | | patient's body in case patient has insulin deficiency |
| that are needed frequently and used widely and | | | | and advised to take insulin by doctor. |
| are easily available. The first is a blood pressure | | | | Inhalation devices could be purchased as well. The |
| monitor. It checks systolic, diastolic pressure and | | | | types of devices available are MDI, MDI & |
| pulse rate. It usually has a display screen to show | | | | Spacer, Turbuhaler, Nebulizer, Handihaler, Diskus |
| the reading. Many modern machines store as | | | | etc. These devices are great support for the |
| many as 60 readings, which mean we can | | | | asthma patients anywhere, anytime. You may |
| monitor the improvements for 2 months at least. | | | | even need to consider acupuncture needles. |
| Companies are even attaching alarm clock facility | | | | These are needed for physiotherapy treatments |
| with it to remind the patient for regular check up | | | | and can be used at home. |
| of blood pressure. Sphygmomanometers are also | | | | An electronic pill dispenser has alarms to alert |
| used for the same purpose. Only the look of the | | | | patient at the time of medication, selects the pill |
| device and the way it measures the blood | | | | and dose and doesn't repeat in case any dose is |
| pressure is different. | | | | missed. Arthritis and orthopedic aids can be |
| The second thing that is used is a complete blood | | | | wonderful for some patients. When any organ is |
| analyzer. There is a kit available for analyzing | | | | injured it makes all daily, easy tasks tougher for |
| blood. It measures blood pressure, total | | | | us. Arthritis aids products help us do our work on |
| cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, Triglycerides, ketone, | | | | our own at home. These products include dressing |
| etc. The complete solution for any blood test | | | | aid, button hook & zipper pull, food bumper, hip |
| related needs. Third we have the digital | | | | kit, special utensils, bathroom aids, arm support, |
| thermometer. It displays the temperature in just | | | | mobility aids, heel protectors, pedal support & |
| 10 seconds and gives a beep sound when done. | | | | exerciser, elbow protector, pill crusher etc. |
| Glucose monitoring devices are also used. In case | | | | There are many more products in the market |
| of diabetic patient, regular measurement of blood | | | | and the ranges are huge. Home Healthcare |
| glucose is very important. The device collects the | | | | solutions are really helpful for long term treatment |
| blood by piercing the finger tip and within few | | | | phase. These products reduce the time we spend |
| seconds the result will be shown in the digital | | | | running to hospital or visiting a doctor or therapist |
| display screen. | | | | and all these are cost effective too when long |
| Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices | | | | term need is there. |