How to Check Your Blood Glucose When You Have
How to Check Your Blood Glucose When You HaveGestational DiabetesIf you have gestational diabetes, it’s important to check your blood sugar often.To check your glucose, you will need a meter. You'll also need strips for your meter, a lancing device andlancet, and your blood glucose log book.Let’s try it now.Step 1. Wash your hands with soap and clean, running water. This will clean off anything that could change theresults of your check.Step 2. Use the lancet to prick the side of your finger. It bleeds easily and doesn’t hurt as much as the pad.Step 3. Gently touch and hold the edge of the strip in your meter to the blood drop.Blood will be drawn into the strip. In a few seconds, you’ll know how much glucose is in your blood by thenumber on your meter’s window.Step 4. Remember to log your results.Let’s try that again.Wash your hands with soap and clean, running water.Prick the side of your finger with the lancet.Gently touch and hold the edge of the strip to the blood drop.Log your results.Be sure to share your blood glucose results at your next doctor’s visit.Check your blood sugar often for the health of you and your baby.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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