How to use a glucose monitor correctly?

Written by: Nancy Dixit Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Start With Clean Hands

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Prepare The Glucometer

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Load The Lancet

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Prick & Collect The Sample

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Stop The Bleeding

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Get Accurate Results

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Note This!

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SHOW US SOME

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