Sheinisa Proba

Sheinisova prova

Description of the Shanis method The test is a simple method for determining blood glucose levels by analyzing the interpupillary distance. If necessary, additional analysis can be performed using a probe. The method was named after its inventor, Waldemar Sheinis, who in 1958 was the first to propose using this simple approach in diagnosing diabetes mellitus. Despite its ease of use, the Sheinis test is an accurate and informative method.

To perform this test, two strips or strips of different colors must be prepared. The top strip is then wrapped around the finger, after which the second strip is wrapped around the finger. The place of fixation is fixed with the thumb, leaving the interpupillary distance somewhere between 2 and 4 cm. Having discarded this white reflex, you can see how the second strip will behave over time. A change in color intensity will indicate glucose in your blood.

If the strip has become completely colored, then the glucose level is normal. If the line is only slightly colored, this indicates the presence of hypoglycemia and you will need to eat food to raise your sugar levels. In all cases, it should be borne in mind that determining glucose levels is only a diagnostic tool and must be confirmed by other methods