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<blockquote data-quote="MeiChanski" data-source="post: 2114602" data-attributes="member: 503481"><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>How to test your blood sugar</strong></span></p><p></p><p>Blood sugar testing requires the use of a small electronic device called a glucometer. The meter reads the amount of sugar in a small sample of blood, usually from your fingertip, that you place on a disposable test strip. Your doctor or diabetes educator can recommend an appropriate device for you.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Your doctor or diabetes educator can also help you learn how to use a meter.</p><p></p><p>Follow the instructions that come with your glucose meter. In general, here's how the process works:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Wash and dry your hands well.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Insert a test strip into your meter.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Prick the side of your fingertip with the needle (lancet) provided with your test kit.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Gently squeeze or massage your finger until a drop of blood forms.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Touch and hold the edge of the test strip to the drop of blood.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The meter will display your blood glucose level on a screen after a few seconds.</li> </ol><p>If your meter can test blood taken from an alternate site, such as the forearm or palm, it's important to understand that these readings may not be as accurate as readings from the fingertips, especially after a meal or during exercise when glucose levels change more frequently.</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]NUskHl7APHE[/MEDIA]</p><p></p><p>I linked a video <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MeiChanski, post: 2114602, member: 503481"] [SIZE=4][B]How to test your blood sugar[/B][/SIZE] Blood sugar testing requires the use of a small electronic device called a glucometer. The meter reads the amount of sugar in a small sample of blood, usually from your fingertip, that you place on a disposable test strip. Your doctor or diabetes educator can recommend an appropriate device for you. Your doctor or diabetes educator can also help you learn how to use a meter. Follow the instructions that come with your glucose meter. In general, here's how the process works: [LIST=1] [*]Wash and dry your hands well. [*]Insert a test strip into your meter. [*]Prick the side of your fingertip with the needle (lancet) provided with your test kit. [*]Gently squeeze or massage your finger until a drop of blood forms. [*]Touch and hold the edge of the test strip to the drop of blood. [*]The meter will display your blood glucose level on a screen after a few seconds. [/LIST] If your meter can test blood taken from an alternate site, such as the forearm or palm, it's important to understand that these readings may not be as accurate as readings from the fingertips, especially after a meal or during exercise when glucose levels change more frequently. [MEDIA=youtube]NUskHl7APHE[/MEDIA] I linked a video :) [/QUOTE]
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