How Do You Use Diabetes Test Strips?
Diabetes is a disease that must be constantly and vigilantly monitored. Luckily, glucose monitoring machines have made this task so much easier by providing diabetics a quick and easy way to test their blood sugar without interrupting their day or bothering their doctor. Not only are these machines convenient, but the diabetes test strips are so easy to use they even make models for children. Gather all your supplies ahead of time. This would include the glucose monitoring machine, the diabetes test strips and the piercer. Determine where you would like to perform the test. Most glucose machines suggest you use the fleshy tip of your finger, but some give you the option of using your forearm or leg. Wash your hands and the chosen test site thoroughly. Though this test is a regular part of your day, you’ll still be creating a wound and you’ll want to avoid any chance of infection. Warm up the site area to increase blood flow. You can do this by rubbing the area or running it under warm
