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Few Blood Glucose Testing Techniques To Be Aware of Proper blood glucose testing techniques require practice and patience. The following are some guidelines and tips that will help to ensure that your readings are accurate: 1. Purchase a glucose meter that aligns with your health needs,personal preferences and fits within your budget. 2. Read the instructions that explain how to use your glucose meter. But,don't try to use the meter for the first time on your own-let the nurse or diabetes educator walks you through the steps. 3. Then demonstrate those same steps to the nurse/diabetes educator so that he/she can correct anything that you may be doing wrong. 4. Go to an isolated place to test your blood glucose and records the readings. 5. Always wash your hands before testing. Ensure your fingers are dry. If you use alcohol make sure that the alcohol has dried before puncturing your skin. 6. Use a clean lancet to prick your fingers. 7 Ensure that the drop of blood covers the test strips fully. Be careful not to touch the strip to prevent any contamination. While waiting for the reading,dab the puncture with a colon swab of alcohol and throw it away 8 Record the number that is displayed in the glucose meter window,in your logbook as soon as it is displayed. If you don't like the number because it is high don't despair. Keep in mind that this is the normal of the journey for better health. 9. Ensure that you store the test strips,lancet and meter in a cool,dry place. 10. Recalibrate your meter as per the instructions,especially when you purchase a new set of test strips. This is to ensure the accuracy of the readings .If the readings seem to be off for some unknown reason check the test strips for damage,expiration date and check the meter,e.g for cleaning,new battery. If you can afford it use a second meter to compare your readings. 11. Bring your meter to your doctor's office to perform the test and compare the number with the doctor's number. Keep in mind that your readings are 10 to 15% lower than the readings at the doctor's office primarily because most home glucose meters measure whole blood,which consists of several ingredients including plasma fluid:whereas you doctor measures only the plasma portion of the whole blood which is more concentrated. Also, your readings will be less accurate due to human error. 12.While at the doctor's office,demonstrate to the nurse how you test your blood glucose so that he/she can identify any corrections that you need to make. 13. Review what the blood glucose reading mean with your doctor to compare your understanding with his/her understanding. Reach agreement on any corrective actions to improve your blood glucose control. . . From blood glucose testing techniques to diabetes blood test Return to diabetes cure strategy |
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