Thursday, November 01, 2012

Tips On Using A Blood Glucose Meter

Great tips and tricks on using a blood glucose meter, from Consumer Reports:
  • Wash your hands with warm water to dilate your blood vessels and dry your hands briskly and thoroughly with a towel.
  • Snap your fingers to increase the blood flow to your fingertips.
  • Skip alcohol wipes or hand cleansers before the finger stick. They can interfere with the formation of a neat, rounded droplet of blood.
  • Avoid picking a favorite finger. Use different fingers and even parts of the fingertip, in order to avoid eventual callus formation.
  • Support your finger against a solid surface such as a wall or desk when using the lancet device.
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