MONITORING BLOOD GLUCOSE DURING LOCKDOWN
Blood sugar monitoring is useful for people with type 2 diabetes to avoid hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, especially during the lockdown period.
Blood Glucose Recording while staying at home
How to check blood sugar
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STEP 1
Wash your hands
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STEP 2
Prepare the lancing device, the test strip & the glucometer
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STEP 3
Draw small drop of blood from fingertip/alternative site
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STEP 4
Apply blood drop to test strip in glucometer
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STEP 5
Dispose the used lancet separately
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STEP 6
Record blood glucose readings in a diary
Consult your doctor for any queries
Ref: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/self-monitoring-of-blood-sugar-in-diabetes-beyond-the-basics (Accessed on March 29,2020).