Wash and dry your hands
Use a glucose meter, test strips, and a lancet
Insert a test strip into the meter
Prick the side of your fingertip with the lancet
Apply a small drop of blood to the test strip
Wait for the meter to display your blood glucose reading
Record the result if needed
Check at the time recommended by your doctor
Use a continuous glucose monitor if prescribed
Follow the instructions for your specific device
Replace test strips and lancets as needed
Seek medical advice if readings are unusually high or low