6 Blood Sugar Testing Mistakes To Avoid

Wash Hands

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Testing Without Calibrating

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Dr. Morepen Glucometer

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Test After Eating

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Don’t Use Same Finger

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Squeezing Fingers

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Expired Test Strips

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