First, the choice of blood glucose meter:?
First of all, we must understand the types of blood glucose meters, which are divided into two categories according to their working principles: photochemical method and electrode method. Photochemical blood glucose meter is stable and accurate; Due to the difference of electrode materials and built-in calibration system, the price, accuracy and stability of electrode blood glucose meter are very different. This blood glucose meter uses less blood and the test result is fast (a few seconds). ?
Second, we should pay attention to cost performance, including the price of test papers. ?
Third, we should pay attention to after-sales service. Test paper is easier to buy. ?
Fourth, when buying a blood glucose meter, you should read the instruction manual carefully, pay attention to the characteristics and special requirements of the instrument, and communicate with professionals in time if you have any questions during the test. ?
Second, the use of blood glucose meter?
Before blood collection, local skin should be disinfected in principle. Disinfectant can use 75% alcohol, but avoid using iodine or iodophor. Iodine in iodine solution and iodophor will react with enzymes in blood glucose test paper, resulting in errors in test results. ?
Skills:?
1. Wash your hands and dry them with warm water before blood collection, then dry your fingers with alcohol, and let your arms droop before blood collection 10- 15 seconds. ?
2. You can also slowly squeeze and massage the finger ready for blood collection from the palm of your hand to your finger, so that the finger is congested and blood collection is easier. ?
3. If it is winter and you just entered the room from the outside, don't draw blood at this time, because cold will cause blood vessels to contract, so it is not easy to draw blood at this time. You can wait indoors for a while, and then draw blood when your hands are warm. ?
Third, how to measure blood sugar?
1. At the initial stage of treatment, it should be monitored 7 times a day: on an empty stomach, before and after meals and before going to bed. ?
2. If you have hypoglycemia, you can measure your blood sugar at any time. If there is unexplained fasting hyperglycemia or nocturnal hypoglycemia, nighttime blood glucose should be monitored. ?
3. After reaching the treatment goal, self-monitor blood sugar 2-4 times a day. ?
4. It is recommended to continuously monitor the complete blood sugar for three days, which can reflect your blood sugar law and help guide how to adjust diet, exercise or treatment.