✅ Things You’ll Need:
- Glucometer (blood glucose meter)
- Test strips (specific to your glucometer brand)
- Lancing device with a lancet
- Cotton or tissue
- Alcohol swab (optional)
📝 Step-by-Step Guide
- Wash and dry your hands
Use soap and water. Dirty hands can affect the accuracy of the reading. - Insert a test strip into the glucometer
Most meters turn on automatically when the strip is inserted. - Use the lancing device
- Load a fresh lancet into the device.
- Prick the side of your fingertip (less painful than the center).
- Get a drop of blood
Gently squeeze or massage your finger until a small drop forms. - Touch the drop to the test strip
Let the strip absorb the blood; the meter will process it. - Wait for the result
It usually appears within a few seconds. - Record the reading
Write it in a logbook or use a mobile app if your glucometer supports it. - Clean the finger
Use a tissue or cotton to stop any bleeding.
⏰ Best Times to Check Your Blood Sugar:
- Before breakfast (fasting)
- Two hours after meals
- Before bedtime
- As per your doctor’s instructions
ℹ️ Important Tips:
- Always use clean, dry hands for accurate results.
- Use a new lancet each time to reduce infection risk.
- Store test strips properly — heat and humidity can affect them.
- Dispose of lancets and strips safely.