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Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
What You Need to Know
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7 Ways to Make Blood-Sugar Testing Less Painful
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Expert Linda Siminerio Gives Advice About Home Blood Glucose Monitoring
Linda Siminerio, RN, PhD
Executive director of the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute
A: Yes, they certainly can. Lotions, creams, and other substances on your hands can cause your meter to give an inaccurate reading. Even handling a sandwich can leave glucose on your fingertips, which would provide an abnormally high reading when you draw blood from your finger. Read More
8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Blood Glucose Monitor
You can pick one that's faster, requires less blood, or records more data
5 Factors That Affect How Often You Need to Test Your Blood Sugar
6 Things to Do If Your Blood Sugar Is Too High
ONLINE RESOURCES
7 Websites with More Information on Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Site: Blood Sugar 101
- Who it's for: People looking for detailed information on blood sugar
- Why we like it: Janet Ruhl, who has type 2 diabetes, answers basic questions about blood sugar and offers useful tips on getting blood sugar levels under control.
Video: Perspectives on Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
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"This may save your life"
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"It's nothing to fear"
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"It's a really key test"
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I test morning, evening, and before meals
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