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However, confused on two little plastic gizmos and what the heck they are used for, does anyone know what they are?

November 7, 2024
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A DiabetesTeam Member

If all else fails your pharmacist should help you on how to use it. Go when it's slower so they have time.

November 8, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi on the needle pen you twisted the top of there line up with the needle and put the cap in needle box .

November 7, 2024
DiabetesTeam

It sounds like you might be referring to the test strips and lancets that come with your glucose meter. Here’s a quick guide on how to use them:

- Test Strips: These are the small plastic strips that you insert into your glucose meter. They react with a drop of your blood to measure your blood glucose level
- Lancets: Show Full Answer

It sounds like you might be referring to the test strips and lancets that come with your glucose meter. Here’s a quick guide on how to use them:

- Test Strips: These are the small plastic strips that you insert into your glucose meter. They react with a drop of your blood to measure your blood glucose level.
- Lancets: These are the small, sharp needles used to prick your finger to get a drop of blood. They are usually inserted into a lancing device that helps you control the depth and ease of the finger prick.

Your diabetes care team should provide step-by-step instructions on how to use these tools. If you need more guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a simple guide to using a blood sugar meter.

November 7, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Those go in your lancing device. You shouldn't set it on a high setting to begin with. Make sure to stick the side of your middle or ring finger

November 8, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

Those are the lancets. I didn't know how in the beginning but my girlfriend showed me. Jerry, don't do anything. Make an appointment with your doctor and he needs to show you. Trying to figure it out by yourself could be dangerous. Those lancets are very sharp. I'm positive about this.

November 8, 2024

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