Steps:
● Wash your hands with soap and water.
●Dry your hands and all fingers. And keep your fingers warm.
●Prick the side of your finger. It is okay to use any finger.
●Follow the instructions on your meter.
Squeeze out blood.
● Apply blood as directed to the stripe ,already attached to the meter.
●Write down your result.
●Wash your hands, discard the strip,put your meter away, and wash your hands again.
●Remove the insulin from the frige 30minutes before drawing insulin.
●When you are ready roll the insulin vial in your palm several times.
●Wipe the top of the vial with alcohol.
●Have your insulin vial upside-down.
●Get your insulin syringe ready draw equal amount of air into the insulin syringe to the amount of insulin to be given.
● Inject the air into the vial before drawing out your insulin.
● Then draw out your insulin. Wipe the pinch-up site before giving yourself insulin. Rotate your site. The lower abdomen is good for better absorption.
Follow your doctor orders.
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