How do you use a Bayer glucose meter?

How do you use a Bayer glucose meter?

laboratory method for blood glucose concentrations <5.55 mmol/L.

1. Insert the grey end of a CONTOUR®NEXT test strip into the meter. The meter will turn on.
2. When the Apply Blood screen appears, lightly touch a drop of blood to the test strip. Hold it there until the meter beeps.
3. Choose your Autolog selection and press OK.

What are the steps of self monitoring of blood glucose?

How do I measure my blood glucose?

• Wash your hands with soapy water and dry them well.
• Insert the test strip into the glucose meter.
• Insert the lancet into the lancing device.
• Prick the end of a finger (on the side).
• Gently squeeze the end of your finger, if necessary.
• Apply the blood to the test strip.

How do you use Contour test strips?

The highly accurate CONTOUR™NEXT meter is easy to use.

1. Insert the grey end of a CONTOUR™NEXT test strip into the meter. The meter will turn on.
2. When the Apply Blood screen appears, touch the test strip to the drop of blood. Hold it there until the meter beeps.
3. Your test result will appear after a 5 second countdown.

How do you use Bayer Microlet 2?

1. Remove the endcap by gently snapping the endcap from top to bottom.
2. Rotate (do not remove) the protective cap on the lancet ¼ turn.
3. Twist off the protective cap.
4. Select the Puncture Depth.
5. Place the Microlet 2 device firmly against the puncture site.
6. Remove the endcap by gently snapping the endcap from top to bottom.

Which end of strip goes into glucometer?

For almost all of the meters reviewed in this article, the strips are packaged with the insertion end at the top of the strip container. (The one exception is the Accu-Chek Voicemate’s Comfort Curve strip, which is packaged with the insertion end at the bottom of the container.)

What three things can individuals with diabetes do themselves in order to accurately monitor aspects of their health that are related to diabetes?

There are 3 tools that can help you do this and, therefore, manage your diabetes: A blood test done every three months, blood tests taken every day, and a system that constantly monitors your blood glucose. The 3-month blood test is called an A1C test.

What is the purpose of self-monitoring blood glucose?

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) should be part of a regular management plan for patients with diabetes. Self-monitoring of blood glucose provides information regarding an individual’s dynamic blood glucose profile. This information can help with the appropriate scheduling of food, activity, and medication.