How to Do Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring

How to Do Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring

Diabetic glucose monitoring can be done a variety of ways, but by far the most common method for measuring glucose on a daily basis is capillary blood glucose monitoring. By making a small puncture in the skin and testing a drop of blood using a meter, diabetics can control their disease process with diet and medications. Some meters allow for testing on the arm, but finger-sticks are still pretty standard.


1
Wash your hands thoroughly before beginning your capillary blood glucose check.

2
Ready your meter according to on-screen instructions or owner's manual (every meter is slightly different).



3.Insert the test strip so that the collection field is pointing up and away from the meter.

4
Swab your finger tip (or arm if your meter allows) with alcohol and allow to dry or dry with gauze.

5
Firmly place the lancet pen (or mechanism) against the area to be tested and depress the button. If you prefer to use a lancet without an assistance device, hold the lancet approximately two inches from the finger tip surface and quickly poke into the skin surface.

6
Wipe off the initial blood drop.

7
Squeeze the area, starting away from the puncture and moving inward to aid in obtaining blood sample.

8
Place drop onto testing strip or place end of testing strip into the drop of blood (see your owner's manual for best option)

9
Check for sample acceptance and allow time for the machine to work. Apply firm pressure to puncture with an alcohol wipe, gauze or a bandage while you wait.

10
Record your glucose level and follow your physician's guidelines pertaining to necessary actions for low or high glucose levels.


Tips & Warnings
Always warm the hands prior to performing capillary blood glucose monitoring to help obtain an appropriate sample. On finger tips, the best place to test is generally off to the side of the pad of the finger. Avoid touching test strip to your skin or other objects as this can alter test results. Follow your meter's guidelines for control checks and always use recommended equipment. Some meters contain testing strips in a drum and do not require loading for each test.

If your glucose level is lower than 70mg/dl, follow your physician's guidelines. If you do not have the guidelines available, drink 4 oz of juice and re-check glucose level in 15 minutes. Always call emergency services if loss of consciousness or a feeling of imminent loss of consciousness occurs.


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