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How do I check my blood
glucose?
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Blood
Glucose Checking Step-by-Step Blood
Glucose Checking
- Wash and dry your
hands.
- Prepare the
glucose meter. Each
meter works a little
differently. Read
the instructions
carefully. At first,
you and your parent
should practice with
the meter under the
supervision of the
doctor or diabetes
educator.
- Choose your spot.
Don't test on the
same finger all the
time. Choose a
different finger
each time you check.
Prick the side of
the fingertip, not
right on top. The
side hurts less and
is less likely to
bruise.
- Prepare the lancet
and finger-pricking
device. Like meters,
each finger-pricking
device is different.
Read the
instructions and
follow them
carefully.
- Place the
finger-pricking
device against your
finger and push the
button.
- Squeeze out a drop
of blood. Some
people have more
trouble getting the
blood out than
others. If it's hard
to get a drop of
blood out, try
hanging your hand
down and gently
shaking or squeezing
the finger. If it is
often troublesome to
get a drop of blood,
ask the doctor to
recommend a
different lancet or
finger-pricking
device.
- Place the blood on
the test strip and
put the test strip
in the meter
according to
manufacturer
directions.
Wait for the
results.
- Record the results
in the logbook (or
ask Mom or Dad to do
it), along with any
notes or comments
(like, "just
had a HUGE
lunch." Or
"forgot my
afternoon
snack.")
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