Wash and dry your hands
Gather a glucose meter, test strip, lancet, and alcohol swab if needed
Insert a test strip into the meter
Prepare the lancet device with a new lancet
Clean the fingertip if needed and let it dry
Prick the side of the fingertip
Gently squeeze to get a small drop of blood
Touch the blood drop to the test strip
Wait for the meter to display the result
Record the reading with the date and time
Dispose of the lancet and strip safely
Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for testing frequency and target range