What are the procedures for operating a computerized blood glucose monitoring system?
Disease description:
I just bought a blood glucose meter, but I don't know how to operate it. Should I disinfect first or calibrate the code first? Should I wipe away the first drop of blood? What should I pay attention to during the test? What is the proper procedure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
In general, the operating procedure for computer blood glucose monitoring includes preparation, hand cleaning, preparing the glucose meter, blood collection, and monitoring.
1. Preparation: Prepare a glucose meter, test strips, disinfectant swabs, alcohol swabs, and hand-cleaning supplies, ensuring all items are clean and dry.
2. Hand Cleaning: Thoroughly wash hands with hand soap and running water, then dry them with a clean towel.
3. Preparing the Glucose Meter: Insert the test strip into the designated test port of the glucose meter according to instructions, and turn on the meter to perform a self-check.
4. Blood Collection: Clean the blood collection site, typically the side of a finger, using disinfectant swabs and alcohol swabs. Then, use the lancet of the glucose meter to gently pierce the skin and collect the blood sample.
5. Monitoring: Place the collected blood sample onto the test strip and wait until the glucose meter completes its countdown and displays the result.
Following the above steps ensures the accuracy and safety of computer blood glucose monitoring. Some steps may vary slightly depending on the brand and model of the glucose meter and software; therefore, specific operations should follow the product instructions.
