Use a blood glucose meter with test strips
Wash and dry your hands
Insert a test strip into the meter
Prick the side of your fingertip with a lancet
Place a drop of blood on the test strip
Read the glucose result on the meter
Use a continuous glucose monitor if prescribed
Check at the same times each day if monitoring regularly
Record the readings for tracking
Follow the instructions provided with your device
Replace expired test strips and lancets
Contact a healthcare professional for abnormal readings