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Diabetes Test tips

“ACCU-CHEK is a trademark of Roche © Roche Diagnostics Limited”

Recommendations for diabetic blood sugar levels are between 4 mmol/l (millimoles per litre) and 7 mmol/l

(80 to 120 milligrams per decilitre in US measurements)

Tips for blood glucose tests!

When you prick your finger for
a blood glucose test -

Use a gentle pumping action
(2 or 3 pumps will be enough)
rather than one long
continuous squeeze.

Always use the sides of your
fingers rather than the centre -
there are less nerve endings.

You will find it far easier
and a lot less painful!

Remember that the pin prick device
can be altered for skin thickness -
try it on the lowest setting and adjust up!

Doctors & Nurses & Hospitals etc please note this!

There are Blood Glucose Meters that offer adapters for alternative testing sites, such as the palm of the hand...an example is the
Accu-Chek Aviva - click the banner below for details:

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