What is portable blood sugar testing (BGM)?
BGM (Blood Glucose Monitoring) is a method of measuring blood sugar levels by yourself without having to go to the hospital. It is a test to monitor blood sugar levels in diabetic patients by using a pen needle to prick the fingertip by dropping only 1 drop of blood onto the test strip and measuring the value with a blood sugar testing device called a Blood Glucose Meter.
Who should use a portable blood glucose meter (BGM) for self-monitoring? Portable
blood glucose meter (BGM) is suitable for patients with high blood sugar levels at risk for diabetes, and for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, for self-management and to inform the doctor at the next appointment, considering the following needs:
- Being a diabetic patient who still has poor control of blood sugar levels
- Want to monitor blood sugar levels regularly but are unable to visit the hospital frequently
- Want to continuously monitor the results of diabetes treatment for better self-care.
- Doctors recommend strict control of blood sugar levels.
Preparation before measuring blood sugar levels with a portable blood glucose meter (BGM)
- Avoid all food and beverages, including chewing gum or sucking candy, for at least 8 hours before the blood test.
- In the case of checking blood sugar levels before meals and 2 hours after meals, there will be different numerical criteria for considering the results.
Blood sugar measurement procedure using a portable blood glucose meter (BGM)
- Wash your hands thoroughly before drawing blood every time.
- Turn on the Blood Glucose Monitoring and set it correctly according to หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล the user manual.
- Massage the fingertip to be punctured to improve blood circulation. Blood is usually punctured at the tip of the middle or ring finger.
- Use a swab soaked in 70% alcohol to thoroughly wipe the area where blood will be drawn to prevent infection. Wait for it to dry before drawing blood.
- Use a blood sampling device to draw blood from the side of your fingertip.
- Wipe off the first drop of blood with a dry cotton swab and apply the second drop of blood onto the test strip.
- Insert the test strip into the Blood Glucose Meter.
- Read the test results displayed on the screen, recording the results each time.