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Blood sugar testing: Why, when and how
Avoiding problems with meter usage
Why test your blood sugar
When to test your blood sugar
What if you have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?
How to test your blood sugar
Recording your results
Avoiding problems with your meter
Content
Why test blood sugar
When to test blood sugar
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
Know your target range
How to test blood sugar
Record your results
Help prevent problems with your meter
Why test your blood sugar
When to test your blood sugar
What if you have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?
How to test your blood sugar
Recording your results
Avoiding problems with your meter
Content
Why test blood sugar
When to test blood sugar
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)
Know your target range
How to test blood sugar
Record your results
Help prevent problems with your meter
Help prevent problems with your meter
Blood sugar meters need to be used and cared for correctly. Follow these tips:
- Check the user's guide for your device directions. The way meters works may be different from one device to another.
- Use a blood sample size as directed in the user's guide.
- Use only test strips made for your meter.
- Store test strips as directed.
- Don't use expired test strips.
- Clean the device and run quality-control checks as directed.
- Bring the meter to your healthcare visits. This way, you can ask any questions. You also can ask your healthcare professional to watch you use your meter and make sure you use it correctly.
