How to use blood glucose meter and precautions

Nowadays, many people suffer from diabetes without knowing the reason, and the most obvious symptom of diabetes is high blood sugar. In the early stages of diabetes, most people will experience elevated blood sugar levels, so we should pay attention to regular checks at this time. How can I know my blood sugar level quickly, accurately and simply? The answer is to have your own blood glucose meter so you can measure it yourself at home.

If we have a blood glucose meter, we should learn how to use it. Only by using the blood glucose meter correctly can we get accurate information. The elderly should learn more. At the same time, there are some precautions when using the blood glucose meter. Let's take a look at the following introduction:

Steps/Methods

1. Take out the blood glucose meter, lancing pen, lancing needle, and test paper bucket and place them on a clean table. Do not place any electronic devices such as televisions, mobile phones, and microwave ovens nearby to prevent interference.

2. Wash your hands with warm water or disinfect them and wait until they are completely clean before testing.

3. Take out the blood collection pen and install the blood collection needle. For the depth level, note that the smaller the number, the shallower the puncture. Pull the blood collection device spring up. For the first use, you can adjust it to the middle position and adjust the depth appropriately according to the actual situation next time.

How to use a blood glucose meter correctly

4. Open the test paper barrel and take out the test paper. Be sure to cover the barrel lid immediately after taking it out and do not expose it to air for a long time.

5. Insert the test strip into the blood glucose meter. Do not pinch the blood suction port and plug with your fingers during the process of removing and inserting the test strip, as the temperature of your fingers will affect the results.

How to use a blood glucose meter correctly

6. If the blood glucose test strips need to be calibrated with code requirements, the code displayed on the blood glucose meter must be consistent with the code on the test strips. If they are inconsistent, the results will be inaccurate.

Precautions

Each brand of blood glucose meter has its own functions and unique operating methods. Don't rush to operate a newly purchased blood glucose meter. Be sure to study the instructions carefully, understand the product characteristics, and learn how to use it correctly.

Blood collection tips

When pricking your finger, prick the side of the finger, not the middle, to reduce pain. The bleeding is in the form of beads and cannot flow. If the puncture is shallow, no bleeding will occur. Do not squeeze it hard, as the blood squeezed out hard contains tissue fluid which will affect the results.

For the blood-dropping test strip, just touch the blood drop lightly to the sampling area. For the blood-sucking test strip, just aim the blood-sucking port of the test strip at the blood sample. Just a little contact will be enough and the blood glucose meter will automatically suck the blood. Do not drip blood onto the blood-absorbing test strip. Wait until the blood glucose meter makes a sound and the test strip has absorbed enough blood, then take the machine away. Do not take it away before the blood glucose meter makes a sound, and do not wait to take it away after it makes a sound, as this will affect the result.

After the test strip obtains the blood sample, it should be placed on the table without shaking. After the result comes out, pull out the test strip and the device will automatically shut down. If the test strip is not pulled out, it will consume power.

The test strip can only be used once and cannot be reused. A test strip that does not absorb enough blood in one time cannot be replenished with blood, and the result of blood replenishment will be inaccurate.

Blood glucose meters play a very important role in controlling diabetes and preventing complications. Diabetic patients must use blood glucose meters correctly, skillfully, quickly and accurately.

Blood glucose monitoring plays a decisive role in diabetes treatment.

No one wants to get sick, especially if they have diabetes or high blood sugar. However, once we see the signs of illness, we should always pay attention and control ourselves in diet and not eat overly sweet things. In our daily life, we can measure our own blood sugar according to the above usage and precautions of the blood glucose meter. Only by understanding our own condition at any time can we better prevent, treat and control the disease.