{"id":9276,"date":"2023-04-21T18:07:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T12:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/?p=9276"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:24:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:54:39","slug":"diabetes-home-testing-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/diabetes-home-testing-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Home Testing: All you need to know!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, while we speak proudly of our rising GDP, no one talks about how India has become the diabetes capital of the world and continues to hold its position for several years in a row. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of awareness, unhealthy lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and sedentary work routines are primary causes that contribute to the rise in the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if we told you that a simple <\/span>diabetes home test <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could give a sneak peek into your blood sugar levels, enabling you to control it better? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, we are talking about <\/span>home blood glucose monitor tests<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that allow people with diabetes and prediabetes to keep a watch on their blood\u00a0 sugar levels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-monitoring of blood glucose, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMBG, offers significant benefits to people with diabetes, such as improving adherence to treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and preventing complications associated with this chronic condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n        &lt;div style=&quot;display:none&quot; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mobile-cta-image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/111;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/whatapp-cta.png\" alt=\"Health & Wellness\" title=\"Health & Wellness\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n        <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who should take the diabetes home test?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>People with pre-diabetes, diabetes type 1, type 2 should consider taking diabetes home test on a regular basis to monitor their blood sugar levels. But it is recommended to get in touch with your healthcare provider or diabetologist and consider lab test if required for accurate and better results.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Do People with Diabetes Require Home Blood Glucose Monitoring Tests?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sugar levels move up and down at different times during the day, for example, after a meal. Tracking blood glucose levels allows people with diabetes to understand their diabetes control better- if their sugar is high (hyperglycemia) and symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-hypoglycemia\/\">low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia)<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since very high or very low blood glucose levels can be dangerous, <\/span>sugar test at home<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help people with diabetes seek timely care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-list&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card blue&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;h4&gt;Diabetes Reversal&lt;br&gt; Calculator&lt;\/h4&gt;\n                    &lt;p&gt;To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test&lt;\/p&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;cal-btn&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;a target=&quot;_blank&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog&quot; class=&quot;white-btn&quot;&gt;Check&lt;\/a&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12861,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">\n    <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding calculator-cta\">\n        <div class=\"cal-card-list\">\n            <div class=\"cal-card blue\">\n                <div class=\"cal-card-info\">\n                    <h4>Diabetes Reversal<br> Calculator<\/h4>\n                    <p>To know your chances of&nbsp; Diabetes reversal, take the Diabetes Reversal Test<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cal-btn\">\n                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/hybrid-reversal-calculator-blog?utm_source=Reversal_Calculator_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=Reversal_Calculator_Blog\" class=\"white-btn\">Check<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How is a Diabetes Home Test Performed?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once an individual is diagnosed with diabetes, they can monitor their blood glucose levels at home using a glucometer or a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. Here\u2019s <\/span>how to check diabetes at home<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Glucometer<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/how-to-use-a-glucometer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucometer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a small portable device that allows you to check your blood glucose levels anywhere, anytime. This device uses a finger-prick method to collect a blood drop. This blood sample is picked up by a test strip in the device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The enzyme present in this test strip reacts with the blood drop. When this strip is inserted into the device, a chemical reaction with the glucose in the blood generates an electrical signal, giving you a blood sugar reading on the glucometer. People with diabetes are advised to have a glucometer at their home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Device<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though glucometers are more commonly used for <\/span>diabetes home tests<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/your-cgm-guide-continuous-glucose-monitoring\/\">CGM devices<\/a> may be preferred for more efficient monitoring and creating treatment plans. This device measures glucose levels 24 hours a day, and it comprises a sensor that is placed under the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how a CGM device works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small coin-sized sensor is placed on<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the skin, usually in an arm or the belly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The applicator used for placing the sensor makes this step a quick and easy one. An adhesive tape holds the sensor in place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CGM sensor measures blood glucose levels in the fluid under your skin and takes approximately 100 readings per day for 14 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The readings picked up by the sensor are wirelessly transmitted to a device where you or your doctor can view them. This data can be monitored in real-time, downloaded to a computer at any time and can be shared with your doctor or your caretaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM device continuously measures and monitors glucose levels in the blood for a specific time duration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Fitterfly, our diabetologists and other experts use this CGM device to understand how your blood sugar levels vary at different times of the day. This helps them create a customised <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/fitterfly-diabetes-care-plan?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes Care Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must remember that there will always be some difference between a laboratory test result and a glucometer reading due to the difference in the blood sample collected and laboratory tests being performed in more controlled conditions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capillary blood glucose level (collected in a glucometer and CGM device) is often higher than a venous blood glucose level (measured in a lab test).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When to do a Home Blood Test?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A home blood glucose test might be recommended at different times of the day for different people. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing in the morning after you wake up (fasting glucose reading)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to eating a meal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two hours after a meal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overnight, around 2 am or 3 am<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Random reading<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The normal range for blood sugar levels are:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll\">\n<table class=\"table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 120px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.0303%; height: 48px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Result*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.697%; height: 48px; text-align: center;\"><strong>A1C Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8788%; height: 48px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Fasting Blood Sugar Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3636%; height: 48px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Glucose Tolerance Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.0303%; height: 48px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Random Blood Sugar Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.0303%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Diabetes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.697%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">6.5% or above<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8788%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">126 mg\/dL or above<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3636%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">200 mg\/dL or above<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.0303%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">200 mg\/dL or above<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.0303%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Prediabetes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.697%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">5.7 &#8211; 6.4%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8788%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">100-125 mg\/ dL<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3636%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">140 &#8211; 199 mg\/dL<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.0303%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 11.0303%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Normal<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.697%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">Below 5.7%<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8788%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">99 mg\/dL or Below<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3636%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">140 mg\/dL or below<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.0303%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>What is the difference between diabetes home test and medical test?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both home and medical tests can measure your blood sugar levels, but they have some key differences:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Home test: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily used for monitoring blood sugar levels in people with diagnosed diabetes. E.g., measuring blood sugar using finger rick.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Medical test:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Used for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/top-4-tests-for-diabetes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diagnosis of diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or prediabetes. It can also be used to monitor blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. E.g., HbA1c test, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What are the Advantages of Diabetes Home Tests and Monitoring?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advantages of home blood glucose monitoring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for people with diabetes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Better control<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home<\/span> blood glucose tests<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using technology like the CGM device allow you to have better control of your life and diabetes. By understanding how your blood sugar levels fluctuate, you can take more informed decisions and avoid foods or activities that may increase your reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Preventing complications<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A repeated collection of venous blood from a vein in your arm may lead to complications like redness, itching or formation of a blood clot under the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. CGM devices show you a bigger picture<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span>sugar tests at home<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show how your body reacts to different foods or activities and how your blood sugar levels change over time. This information is valuable as it helps you and your doctor determine the best way to keep your blood sugar levels under control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Portability<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can carry the glucometer wherever you go. It spares you the hassle of booking lab tests as you can perform these handy tests at your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Helps in better management of your medications<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home diabetes tests enable your doctor to adjust your medications and their dosage to suit your blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which is the best home diabetes test kit?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>To monitor your blood sugar levels at home, you should have a glucometer handy with you. There are various glucometers available which are based on their functionality like bluetooth connectivity, here are some of them:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Accu-Chek Instant Glucometer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. OneTouch Verio Flex<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Dr Morepen GlucoOne Blood Glucose Monitor Model BG 03<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Dr Trust Blood Sugar Testing Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips to get accurate results<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the accurate results, follow the below steps, that can ensure accurate and reliable results in your testing routine:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Prepare<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash hands, check test strips and expiry, choose right finger site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Test<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Use new lancet, apply good pressure, fill test strip completely, wait for result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Record<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log readings, note factors like food or exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Calibrate<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow meter&#8217;s instructions for regular calibration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FitterTake!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are concerned about diabetes, <\/span>test your blood sugar at home<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! While <\/span>diabetes home testing<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is recommended for most patients with diabetes and prediabetes, it is important also to follow your doctor\u2019s instructions and advice about managing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any queries regarding <\/span>how to check diabetes at home<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/speak-to-us?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=diabetes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speak to our experts today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Wish to bring your blood sugar levels under control? Sign up for our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes Care Program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just giving us a missed call at <\/span><a href=\"tel: 08068507599\"><b>08068507599<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and we will definitely get back to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;\n    &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block&quot;&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block-card&quot;&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-7 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-pad&quot;&gt;\n                        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-info&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-card-head&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;h3 class=&quot;gradient-text&quot;&gt;REVERSED Diabetes in 3 months&lt;\/h3&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-image-block&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-image&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dharmender-tiwari.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Dharmender Tiwari&quot; title=&quot;Dharmender Tiwari&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-info-block&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-profile-info&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;progress-info&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;strong class=&quot;red&quot;&gt;8.2&lt;span&gt;%&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\n                                            &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pink-next-arrow.svg&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; title=&quot;&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;strong class=&quot;green&quot;&gt;5.7&lt;span&gt;%&lt;\/span&gt;&lt;\/strong&gt;\n                                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-member-info&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;member-name&quot;&gt;Dharmender Tiwari&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                        &lt;div class=&quot;member-age&quot;&gt;58 years&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            \n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-outcome-list&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-item&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-image&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-members.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Happy members&quot; title=&quot;Happy members&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;30000+ &lt;br&gt;Happy members&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-item&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-image&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/no-cost-emi.svg&quot; alt=&quot;No Cost EMI&quot; title=&quot;No Cost EMI&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;No Cost &lt;br&gt; EMI&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-item&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-image&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/money-back.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Moneyback Guarantee&quot; title=&quot;Moneyback Guarantee&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;Moneyback &lt;br&gt; Guarantee&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-item&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-image&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/google-icon.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot; title=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;outcome-text&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/five-star.svg&quot; alt=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot; title=&quot;Rated 4.8\/5&quot;&gt;&lt;br&gt;4.8\/5&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;div class=&quot;col-lg-5 nopadding&quot;&gt;\n                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-block cta-form&quot;&gt;\n                        &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-block-pad&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;input type=&quot;hidden&quot; value=&quot;Dharmendra Tewari Reversal&quot; id=&quot;category_name&quot;&gt; \n                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-card&quot;&gt;\n                                &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-card-pad&quot;&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-label&quot;&gt;You too can with&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-heading&quot;&gt;Fitterfly&amp;apos;s&lt;br&gt; Diabetes Prime Program&lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;form autocomplete=&quot;off&quot; class=&quot;testimonial-form&quot;&gt;\n                                        &lt;div  class=&quot;testimonial-form-container&quot;&gt;\n                                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-field&quot;&gt;\n                                                &lt;input type=&quot;text&quot; id=&quot;name&quot; placeholder=&quot;Name&quot; class=&quot;&quot;  onkeypress=&quot;return (event.charCode &gt; 64 &amp;&amp; event.charCode &lt; 91) || (event.charCode &gt; 96 &amp;&amp; event.charCode &lt; 123) || (event.charCode==32)&quot;  required&gt;\n                                                &lt;span class=&quot;error-text&quot;&gt;Required&lt;\/span&gt;\n                                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-form-field&quot;&gt;\n                                                &lt;input type=&quot;number&quot; id=&quot;mobile&quot; onkeypress=&quot;if (this.value.length &gt;9) return false;RestrictFirstZero(event)&quot;  onkeydown=&quot;return (event.which &gt;= 48 &amp;&amp; event.which &lt;= 57) || event.which == 8 || event.which == 46&quot; type=&quot;number&quot; minlength=&quot;10&quot; maxlength = &quot;11&quot; placeholder=&quot;Mobile No.&quot; class=&quot;&quot; required&gt;\n                                                &lt;span class=&quot;error-text&quot;&gt;Required&lt;\/span&gt;\n                                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                            &lt;div class=&quot;button-block&quot;&gt;\n                                                &lt;button id=&quot;save-data-CRM&quot; type=&quot;button&quot; class=&quot;button&quot;&gt;\n                                                    &lt;span&gt;Call me&lt;\/span&gt;\n                                                &lt;\/button&gt;\n                                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                                    &lt;\/form&gt;\n                                &lt;\/div&gt;\n                            &lt;\/div&gt;\n                        &lt;\/div&gt;\n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;div class=&quot;testimonial-block-card-note&quot;&gt;* Diabetes Remission is the clinical term for Diabtes Reversal&lt;\/div&gt;\n        &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &quot;}\" 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   <div class=\"col-lg-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 nopadding\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-block\">\n            <div class=\"testimonial-block-card\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 nopadding\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-card-pad\">\n                        <div class=\"testimonial-card-info\">\n                            <div class=\"testimonial-card-head\">\n                                <h3 class=\"gradient-text\">REVERSED Diabetes in 3 months<\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonial-image-block\">\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-profile-image\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dharmender-tiwari.webp\" alt=\"Dharmender Tiwari\" title=\"Dharmender Tiwari\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 198px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 198\/245;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dharmender-tiwari.webp\" alt=\"Dharmender Tiwari\" title=\"Dharmender Tiwari\"><\/noscript>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"testimonial-profile-info-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"testimonial-profile-info\">\n                                        <div class=\"progress-info\">\n                                            <strong class=\"red\">8.2<span>%<\/span><\/strong>\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pink-next-arrow.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">\n                                            <strong class=\"green\">5.7<span>%<\/span><\/strong>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"testimonial-member-info\">\n                                        <div class=\"member-name\">Dharmender Tiwari<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"member-age\">58 years<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"testimonial-outcome-list\">\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-members.svg\" alt=\"Happy members\" title=\"Happy members\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">30000+ <br>Happy members<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/no-cost-emi.svg\" alt=\"No Cost EMI\" title=\"No Cost EMI\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">No Cost <br> EMI<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/money-back.svg\" alt=\"Moneyback Guarantee\" title=\"Moneyback Guarantee\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\">Moneyback <br> Guarantee<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"outcome-item\">\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/google-icon.svg\" alt=\"Rated 4.8\/5\" title=\"Rated 4.8\/5\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"outcome-text\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitterfly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/five-star.svg\" alt=\"Rated 4.8\/5\" title=\"Rated 4.8\/5\"><br>4.8\/5<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-5 nopadding\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-form-block cta-form\">\n                        <div 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