How do diabetics test blood sugar?

The indicator that diabetic patients are most concerned about is the concentration of blood sugar. Today, let’s learn how to detect blood sugar and what are the specific steps to detect blood sugar.

1. Prepare blood glucose meters, test strips, blood collection needles, disinfectants, cotton swabs and other items. As for whether the test paper needs to be adjusted, there are currently two types on the market, one that requires adjustment and one that does not require adjustment. You can know whether it needs to be adjusted according to the product model you purchased. If necessary, press the main switch and adjust the meter code so that it matches the test strip code you are currently using.

2. Clean the blood collection site. Wash your hands (especially the blood collection site) with soap and warm water and dry them with a clean cotton ball.

3. Promote blood circulation in fingertips. Droop your arm naturally for 10 to 15 seconds, and then massage the blood collection site to allow the blood to fully flow to the fingertips.

4． Turn on the phone and insert the test strip. ① Turn on the switch of the blood glucose meter and insert the test strip, or insert the test strip directly to turn it on automatically; ② Pay attention to the blood dripping pattern displayed by the blood glucose meter before collecting blood. If an error code is displayed on the screen, refer to the manual of the blood glucose meter to troubleshoot.

5. Disinfect the site where blood was collected. Use 75% alcohol to disinfect the finger for collecting blood.

6． Prick your finger.

①Prick the skin on the fingertip side with a blood collection needle;

② Do not squeeze hard after pricking the skin to prevent interstitial fluid from mixing into the blood sample, causing deviation in the test results.

7. Take blood. Aim at the detection hole of the test paper to draw blood. If it is a siphon-type test paper, a drop of blood will be directly sucked in when it touches the blood-sucking area of the test paper; if it is a drip-type test paper, a drop of full blood will be dropped onto the test area of the test paper. No matter what the situation is, it is necessary to ensure that the blood sample is fully in contact with the test area of the test paper to ensure a sufficient reaction. On the contrary, insufficient blood absorption may easily cause result data errors, resulting in inaccurate test results. This is also one of the most common causes of abnormalities during monitoring. kind.

8. Press and read.

① Use a dry cotton ball to gently press the blood collection site;

②Place the blood glucose meter on the table without moving it, wait for the test results, and shut down the meter after completing the test.

9. Organize blood glucose meters and related supplies. Remove disposable supplies such as blood glucose test strips and cotton balls for testing and throw them into the trash can. Store blood glucose meters, blood glucose test strips, blood collection devices, etc. in a dry and clean place.

10． Record. Correctly record blood glucose test times and results. There are many smart blood glucose management applications on the market. After the measurement, you can record the results directly by hand, eliminating the need for pen and paper.