Checking Glucose
Red Kit
Tools in this box
Glucose Monitor
Machine that measures glucose (blood sugar)
Test Strips
The strip put into the glucose meter where blood is applied
Lancing Device
Tool that holds lancet and pricks finger
Lancets
Needle used to prick finger for glucose testing
Video: Learn How to Check Your Glucose Level
Step by Step: Learn How to Check Your Glucose Level
Make sure to read all steps before beginning!
Click HERE to download a copy of these instructions.
1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water
Avoid alcohol wipes
2. Remove the cap on the lancing device
Each device works differently
Click HERE to see how some of the most common ones work
3. Insert lancet into lancing device
4. Twist off the top of the lancet
5. Replace cap on the lancing device
6. Choose the setting on the lancing device
Try the middle setting first
Each device works differently
Each device has settings that change how far the needle goes
Click HERE to to see how some of the most common ones work
7. Pull or slide back the lever or end cap on the lancing device
Each device loads differently
8. Remove a test strip from the test strip container
Make sure the end of the strip with the center line faces away from the meter
9. Insert a test strip into the glucose meter
Make sure the side with the small center line is facing out
Your meter will turn on when a test strip is inserted.
If it turns off before you place blood on the strip, take the strip out and put it in the meter again.
10. Push the tip of the lancing device against the side of your finger
11. Press the button on the lancing device to prick your finger
You may need to change the tool setting if you have thick skin or need more blood to test.
12. Touch the blood to the test strip
A normal blood sugar level is between 80-140 mg/dL.
Click HERE to document your glucose (blood sugar).
