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How To Use A Glucometer

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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GLUCOMETER

BY ALLY AND MARSHA
Photo by Bernard Farrell
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GATHER SUPPLIES

GLUCOMETER, TEST STRIPS, NEEDLE, PEN,
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DON'T FORGET

YOUR GLOVES AND ALCOHOL WIPES
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Place needle inside pen,grab cotton balls and prepare equipment

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MASSAGE FINGERS

USING EITHER THE RING FINGER OR MIDDLE
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CLEAN FINGER

USING THE ALCOHOL WIPES
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PUMP PEN

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PRICK FINGER WITH PEN

USING THE TIP OF THE FINGER OFF TOWADS THE SIDE
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PLACE STRIP INTO GLUCOMETER

  • Wipe away 1st drop of blood
  • Squeeze finger to draw up more blood
  • Place strip on blood to receive a reading
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NORMAL RANGES INCLUDE:

90-130 BEFORE MEALS AND BELOW 180 AFTER MEALS
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IF LEVELS ARE ABNORMAL

  • If too high take insulin
  • If too low eat something sugary
  • You can also eat 15 grams of carbohydrates
  • This includes Apple juice, half a banana, some gummy bears
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