Monitor blood glucose - seriesPart 1: Set up the meter according to the specific directions that come with your meter. Get the supplies ready, including a new test strip and disposable lancet. Place the lancet into the lancing device. 
Part 2: Wash your hands. Then, gently prick the side (the less sensitive part) of your finger with the lancet to draw out a drop of blood. 
Step 3: Touch the blood from your finger to the test strip. 
Part 4: Insert the strip into the meter. The meter will analyze your blood sugar in a few seconds. 
Part 5: In your logbook, record the time of day and the blood sugar reading that shows on the glucometer. Some meters keep a log automatically. 
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