How to use a blood sugar meter

Every meter is different.

It takes 4 steps to use a meter.

1. Wash your hands.

Put the strip in the blood sugar meter.

Make sure the meter is ON.

Prick your finger with a finger pricker.

It is also called a lancet.

A bit of blood will come out.

It may hurt a bit.

You put the blood on a testing strip.

You can squeeze your finger to get more blood.
The meter will beep or change picture when there is enough blood.

The meter will show you a number.

It is your blood sugar.

Remember to

Prick a different finger each time
Prick on the side of your finger

Warm up your fingers.
Rub them or run them under warm water.
It is harder to get blood when your fingers are cold.

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This is general information. Talk to your doctor for information made for you.