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| Part 1 | Set up the meter according to the specific directions that come with your meter. Get the supplies ready, including a new test strip and disposable lancet. Place the lancet into the lancing device.
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| Part 2 | Wash your hands. Then, gently prick the side (the less sensitive part) of your finger with the lancet to draw out a drop of blood.
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| Step 3 | Touch the blood from your finger to the test strip.
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| Part 4 | Insert the strip into the meter. The meter will analyze your blood sugar in a few seconds.
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| Part 5 | In your logbook, record the time of day and the blood sugar reading that shows on the glucometer. Some meters keep a log automatically.
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Review Date:
2/8/2007
Reviewed By:
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