2024年1月16日 · There are several main ways to test your blood sugar. You can use a device that measures your sugar levels throughout the day and night with a tiny sensor. This is called a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Or you can test yourself as needed with a portable electronic device that uses a small drop of blood. This is called a blood sugar meter.

6 天之前 · Most people do this by pricking their fingers with a blood sugar meter (glucometer), which measures sugar in a small amount of blood. Some people use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a sensor under the skin that checks blood sugar every few minutes. People who use a CGM must also use a blood sugar meter daily to ensure their CGM is accurate.

2024年8月22日 · You may need to check your blood sugar several times a day, such as before meals or exercise, at bedtime, before driving, and when you think your blood sugar levels are low.

2023年1月3日 · You can check your blood sugar by using a glucose meter and test strips or a CGM system. Your healthcare provider will help you determine how often and when you should check your blood sugar.

2024年5月15日 · Learn about how to check your blood sugar, target ranges, and questions to ask your doctor.

People with diabetes check their blood glucose levels by poking their fingertips and using a blood glucose meter or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to measure the blood glucose level at that moment.

2024年5月15日 · Use a blood sugar meter (also called a glucometer) or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to check your blood sugar. A blood sugar meter measures the amount of sugar …

Many people check blood glucose first thing in the morning before they eat (called “fasting”) as well as before other meals. You also may want to check after meals (called “postprandial”) when your blood glucose is likely to be higher.

Talk with your diabetes care team about when you should be checking your blood glucose. How do I use my blood glucose meter? What blood glucose meter supplies do I need? Wash and dry your hands throughly. Food or other substances on the finger can affect the reading. Take a test strip and insert it into the meter.

2024年12月2日 · How do I check my blood sugar? You will be taught how to check a small drop of blood with a glucose meter. Get all of your supplies together, such as your meter, test strips, and lancet device. Be sure to read the information that came with your meter. Use the following steps as a guide: Wash your hands. Use warm water to help blood flow.