How to test your blood glucose (sugar) levels

Watch a step by step guide on how to test your blood glucose levels. In order to perform a blood glucose test you will require your blood glucose meter, a test strip to hand, a lancing device and a monitoring diary to record the results of your blood glucose test.
Diabetes.co.uk's Benedict Jephcote runs through how to test your blood sugar. In this video, Benedict is using a OneTouch meter and test strips.
How to test blood glucose: www.diabetes.co...
How to inject insulin: www.diabetes.co...
Ben's blood glucose was 3.6 mmol/L (or 65 mg/dL) in this video. Learn about hypos (low blood glucose) at www.diabetes.co...
For those not in the UK, mmol/L is the UK standard unit. mg/dL is the American unit. You can convert between the two here: www.diabetes.co...

[@kennynegron3291]

This man just saved my great grandma’s life with this tutorial

[@Ari_28]

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[@vliz5637]

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[@watchpineapple1534]

2 minutes and 52 seconds and now I know how to do it correctly. Thanks man!

[@resaresa56]

This helped my parents immensely in learning to test my autistic brother's glucose, they wanted me to say thank you!

[@westyjames]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video...even years later, it is still being watched. It is the basic instructions much needed. hope you are doing well. Sherri

[@akhilesh5493]

5 years... Have gone.. are u fine

[@narcisoescalona1856]

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[@idontwantachannel7542]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm a newly diagnosed diabetic and I was testing for the first time. I was becoming very frustrated because I'd tried three times (ruined three test strips) and it wasn't working I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Your video was a great help. Thank you again and take care.

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[@laowai2000]

You are not alone... My instructions were in Chinese!

[@SohaibWildanKhan84]

I'm diagnosed as high blood sugar patient so this is a great information for me thank you

[@user-ke8lp4nz4w]

Of all the people on here showing how to check glucose your video was clearer .Even the nurse on here her video was not as good she needs to watch your video on how you explain the device .Thank you.

[@HealthyBodyForLife]

Thank you for this. 12 years from original posting and it helped me yesterday. The internet can be a wonderful place. God bless.

[@iampikapool1120]

Thank you so much - I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes and went to get my kit yesterday and no one was able to assist me in how to do this myself. Your video has made me feel so much more comfortable.

[@hugol81]

If you don’t mind asking, did your gestational diabetes went away after you gave birth?

[@ijusthavetosay3751]

My grandmother recently got diagnosed and she really struggles with pricking her finger Thank you for this

[@mincassy6922]

Straight to the point. Thank you!

[@3dmodelguy21]

Thank you for this video! This helped me learn how to test and teach me the tools on what I need to buy to to do it with. When I got GD my doctor gave me prescription for a meter and test strips only which I only got the meter approved and she didn't tell me I needed more items to test or explain anything really. I ended up having my son before I bought everything and the told me I didn't have diabetes when I got released from the hospital, but am having symptoms of my blood sugar still being off. I have to buy a new meter cause the test strips alone for the meter insurance gave me are $80 for 50 on top of other stuff I have to buy. I am now buying the cheaper one at Walmart and the other stuff I need. So thank you for this!

[@TheBootsand]

Thank you so much for the information, and respecting everyone's time with no fluff / intro / filler.

[@lindsayhengehold5341]

I’m glad that testing for insulin levels at home has progressed so much with better technology. Diabetes types I & II are very serious conditions.

[@faratismail8779]

13.5 high hoti hy ya low

[@faratismail8779]

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[@faratismail8779]

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[@EMBL2011]

For anyone who was having the same problem as me. I kept not getting a reading so I poked myself about 7 times. I realize my error was that I was putting the blood on top of the testing strip (the gold part) where it actually needs to be on the side of the paper because then the blood goes between the papery layers and gets tested.

[@leelee3705]

Thank you. My Dad is a resident in a skilled nursing (use that loosely) home. He is 84, was diagnosed with diabetes during a recent hospital stay, and had not had 1 test since returning! They have him on medication. So I managed to secure a test kit. Lost as to how it worked.

[@nayeemasultana5757]

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[@christiankirbyapostol9704]

My doctor recommends this kit as it is more convenient than going back to the hospital all the time for weekly monitoring...thank you for the video...I have now an idea what needs to be done.

[@ishbhad]

Wipe off first spot of blood off your finger and use the second drop for an accurate reading . Should have mentioned blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) after two hours indicates diabetes. A reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L and 11.0 mmol/L) indicates prediabetes.

[@thelmaadoo6743]

Thanks.... the information you listed about what the readings meant helped me a lot. Now I understand the readings...thanks again!

[@cocktailonion696]

Also really depends on if you’re fasting or have recently eaten and what you ate!

[@ramtropa7834]

mine is 92.52 but the Doctor says it's high. She said I need to monitor my bloob sugar using glucometer 4 times a day.

[@jameslouissaint25]

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[@phillyspecial3914]

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[@lenmiles5150]

It is best after pricking your finger to get a clean blood sample, is to wipe away the 1st bead of blood 🩸 and raise a 2nd bead of blood and wipe clean once more. Use the 3rd bead of blood for your test. You can often see a variation sometimes dropping 30 points or more in the last blood bead sample.

[@m.6343]

Thanks but don't have to measure before eating to get a real result?🤔

[@SeanByrneGuero303030]

Great video and well done. Great and helpful responses too. Just found out have diabetes at 47. To Ayman, I freaked, but we move on, and stay focused on the good things we have. I had OCD/Acute Anxiety like at 6 yrs olds, and it sucks. I freaked too at first, but you'll get through it I am sure, just a little comment, for what it's worth. Best of luck to you all and thanks again for informative video. Peace.

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[@ladymallowyt]

Thank you so much. I wasted 3 strips as I kept trying to get blood out from the top of my finger and it would produce a tiny drop of blood. Not enough for the strip. The side of my finger was less painful and produced enough blood to get a reading. I'm super happy it worked

[@Alex-yy3sk]

Thank you for this. I don't have diabetes officially but I have a genetic condition that messes with my insulin and blood sugar. I'm trying to catch a hypoglycemic episode for my doctor and this is an actual life saver

[@sandraschenk4505]

thank you. It was a very clear explanation.

[@srinija8396]

It shown the range 3.6 right do you have diabetes . What is the blood glucose level of a diabetic patient?

[@riddley39]

40 years old and just been diagnosed with type 1! Devastated man and I’m dumb I tried to do what you said but the machine just said error I wasted 4 strips. 😔

[@MuditVerma]

Thank you! Very clear and concise!

[@dareenrose6550]

Thanks for this video, I use the Freestyle Libre sensor with Ambrosia NightRider to check the glucose levels on the phone and sometimes I use watch to monitor the levels.

[@khalidozto5064]

Excellent keep going you reach the win and you will able to help the people

[@misscandy84]

Ty my mom q diabetic a has dementia a I'm just learning how to do it just bought my own meter for her to do it seems so hard sure easy after while

[@Halloweenlover33456]

Thanks I just took one test and the results were fine

[@giricoccola]

To avoid stick injuries, don't put the top back onto the lancet, just pop it straight into the sharps bin.

[@cronosemmaespejo2639]

Thank you so so much

[@valeriemcelree4427]

Thank you for the clear instructions. It took my nervousness away.

[@khalidmazo]

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[@Stay_in_the_Corner_M.A.X]

Thank you. Im now helping my mom monitor her glucose, her sugar keeps shooting up after her Chemo treatments. Im helping her with insulin shots too.

[@sdovas]

Lastly, any injuries or accidents may provide a chance to perform a quick blood sugar test, providing that the injury doesn't impede movement of hands or fingers, and that any hemorrhaging can be directed to the test strip.

[@sammy-johowells2547]

Thanks

[@dmana3172]

One of my family has type 2 diabetes since 2001. Man, that's terrible! I wished there's a cure and that he/she no longer a diabetic patient.

[@ArmandoLuis1318]

Yeah it’s horrible no cure probably because it’s big business for big pharma how many Diabetics around the world and everywhere you go there is sugar products . Who would’ve thought sugar could be such a killer .

[@ArmandoLuis1318]

Yes I understand the struggle I'm going through a bout with it aswell .

[@vee4410]

The cure is intermittent fasting

[@aminaarshad4707]

13 years later still being watched❤

[@arechj]

Thanks -- I like the tip on least painful pricking site -- I'm still weirded out about measuring my blood glucose.

[@lucyp.3119]

thank you good video well explained cheers

[@khalidmazo]

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[@Hunny1au]

I was just newly diagnosed yesterday and I'm totally depressed, freaked out and overwhelmed about what I should eat. Feeling paranoid to put anything in my mouth since yesterday. Had just a handful of nuts since then and that's it. I'm clueless.

[@paulkamau1806]

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[@3dmodelguy21]

There is no quick cure like this other commenter. There is a group on Facebook called type 2 diabetics lchf in the picture and description (it means low carb high fat). There is a ton of info on what to do to get control of your diabetes to where you can stop meds and manage with diet alone. There are groups similar in name so make sure you join the one that is lchf! The other support things that can raise your bs numbers. There are two sister groups one is for support and one for recipes. There is a while chart for compatible foods you can buy that won't mess with your bs. Good luck.

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[@carlrichieukmusic]

how is it possible to have different readings from two different fingers, at the same time?

[@karlhoss6840]

Very Helpful, Thank You

[@frisian2680]

I never can get an accurate reading if i wake up later the Numbers are way higher then if i were to messure it earlyer. How can you get an accurate fasted reading ? Or mabey its beter to only messure 2 hours after eating for accurate results.

[@bites7020]

@AnabolicMutant not all areas in your body are highly vascular. for adults, the side of the finger is chosen because it is highly vascular and contains less nerve endings. for babies, the heel of the foot is chosen. also, the side of the finger is less sensitive to pain while the tip of the finger has a dense nerve supply. the puncture site always matters because any alteration can affect the results.

[@Gotchapic]

Very clear..thank you!

[@rajasingammuthusamy959]

My experience with home blood tests and after doing a lab blood test on the same morning reading as 4.6 - 5.2 Check this out to know your blood ratio to feel really safe and secure.

[@mobitechlimited9480]

My device is showing the "LO" on the screen every time I try to use it, what could be wrong with it?

[@anushreepradhan483]

Hey ....I went pharmacy they used old lancet device which was used on other ppl ...what is gonna happen to me ...please anyone tell

[@tracyc6497]

i have a glucose meter through my medical insurance that i have. It shows different than yours. it will show up as numbers(ex:146) instead of a number and a decimal and number (3.6) what exactly does your number mean as opposed to mine? is mine to high?

[@itzvlames5133]

UK results = US results divided by 18

[@candygull385]

I checked my daughters sugar who is 11 years and her sugar is low very low only 39 I m worried about her so much guys pray for her😢😢😢😢😢

[@paigeandcedsister]

Give her a juice or candy and test again

[@navedumarkhan2273]

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[@BFarmer1980]

Where do you put the blood? Top of the strip? Front of the strip? First time user. I've used eight strips, but only gotten two successful readings.

[@juanitawalker9009]

Where there’s a red tip color, and if it doesn’t read properly meaning the strip is not push enough to do the readings, just sharing my experience as I’m also new with this gadget,,,,

[@paigeandcedsister]

Depends on the brand of meter

[@hariom8946]

Thanks for giving important information

[@Shasha8674]

You didn't how which way to put the strip in and where to put the blood. I just did it wrong two times and will try to find another video that shows it up close. Thanks for at least getting me started.

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[@BelfastBiker]

In any can of test strips I've ever had, the electronics end is always at the can entrance, so when you take it out, you're not touching the blood end. I wipe the first bit of blood away, to stop skin-based contaminated, yet this guy lifts the strip out BY the blood end?? Madness.

[@marshallleo6589]

Can I use a swtichblade to prick my finger?

[@jamesfredrick7539]

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[@oodlesofdoodle1731]

I had to do that today. My finger is still sore

[@historyunderbeneath]

Hi.... can i ask you please. (what is a good level number reading on the machine to be at after doing a test. i have been diagnosed with type 1diabetes for a few years now. i have been taken two different forms of tablets to try to help control the diabetes. now i am being given a third tablet to try and help. also my doctor has given me one of these testing machines to check my blood levels. i was given no advice/help for using the machine. neither told what the readying after doing a test should try to be kept at etc. so i thank you for your video. plus any advice.....

[@Diamond88keyz]

Excellent

[@ToastedHashbrown]

I never record my results in a Diary. It is rather annoying to do it every time, since I check my blood-glucose at least six times a day. Sometimes more than that. My Monitor keeps records of what my blood-glucose has been running, anyway.

[@kurtsnyder9000]

I wanna thank you for teaching us how to do our blood check , is 132 a bad reading ..?

[@DailyLifewithFazi-]

which hand we need to check it right or left please guide me

[@Milewskige]

What is 3.6? In the USA we are using 70-130 mg/dl as the normal range.

[@MarcoCarmonaT]

+Milewskige Multiply that by 18 and you'll get the result in mg/dL.

[@garlicdawg]

3.6...WTF....? even 64 is way low.

[@itzvlames5133]

In the US, 3.6 is 64.8

[@sascha9400]

Reallyyy ...118 mg/ dl in Philippines is already treated as diabetic...I'll go to us I'm not diabetic anymore lmao...

[@diksha3267]

Nice explanation... Thank you sir 😊❤

[@DrMiskatAziz]

Nice Presentation 😊

[@junktube4000]

Can non diabetics do this too to make there there blood sugar levels are good?

[@cookiemonnom_]

Yes, non-diabetics can do this too. I am non-diabetic, but I suffer from reactive hypoglycemia. If I eat, my blood sugars go extremely low. This tool is not only used by diabetics.

[@linsqopiring6816]

Do you have to do it in the finger? If so why?

[@Skandawin78]

Do you have to dispose the lancet needle after one use?

[@erinhyman7220]

something is not clear. when i turn on the meter it shows numbers etc. do i have to reset it and if so how? or do i just stick the strip in?

[@tiffanybrummer8412]

hi we bought a test for my mom and it says 27 mmol/l how do we know if it's high, low or normal. Please help

[@tuvahennerfors2209]

Its High blodsugar

[@paigeandcedsister]

@@tuvahennerfors2209 27 is low high is 200 and above

[@chrisbanez3818]

you should wipe the first drawn blood, and squeeze you finger again for blood, then that's the time you will put it onto the stick.

[@JohnVanderbeck]

huh I generally only get one drop so if I wiped it off I'd not have any more before it clotted up.

[@weeklyalexa257]

@@JohnVanderbeck That happens to my dad too lol

[@carolynmurphy3697]

Can you not re-use the lance after running hot water over it, saves keep buying them

[@mdmonjoralom8132]

Suppose.. Poimts is 150 mg. So how can i get original points.. How many points have to Division?

[@tapi3951]

I know im 11 years late but can someone tell me if this is a warning sign from diabetes; so i have been kinda hungry lately, like when i eat my stomach still rumbles but i dont feel hungry it just rumbles, and when a few hours passes by i get really hungry like my stomach feels really uncomfortable, please, i hope i dont have it

[@destinymaxie6490]

I needed to know how to use that little reader thing so I gotta keep looking at videos

[@kyllepangilinan]

Maybe it has labels/instructions on the manual of the meter

[@chibba]

mine was 3.8. Why is it so low? Shouldn't it be like 5?

[@bhartiyashastriyasangeet8262]

Good info... Thanks

[@chauvo3035]

What? 3.6 after lunch?, what did you eat in your lunch? It's really low, just like you have been fasting for many days?

[@hamishmcgregor4954]

Many days? I fasted for 17 hours and my blood sugar was 3.8

[@petbetpet]

Is thsi accurate? I mean can you diagnose yourself solely with this, since i dont want to do GTT, I thought I get one and test my levels for a while, thanks

[@amazingvideosbyvaibhav4782]

good information....

[@feelfill4444]

What does it mean by the reading 3.6?

[@mranderson5668]

What is a good number? How does this compare to an A1C test?

[@ramkumard6563]

hello very nice and useful information I got from this video , thankyou for it may I know what is the best gluco meter to check glucose levels at home ?

[@techgeekystuff1199]

I need some help, info please. I'm really worried about my Blood Sugar levels, I have tested twice yesterday and twice yesterday , my results have been 3.1 mmol , 5.1 mmol and 1.1 mmol - something doesn't seem right? Is it possible to get these variations? Many thanks

[@animationsfa4478]

I can't prick myself by pressing the button. can't bring myself to do it. so i just stick the lancet in manually and it works just fine

[@fabulousems]

Is that accurate?

[@user-yx2uq7nx9g]

I'm doing as instructed but my reading doesnt show up, why?

[@user-dk7su3lp6e]

ive been trying for days to do this myself and cannot do it. even if the lancet goes into my skin (which it more often than not doesnt, even at the highest setting) i cant get blood to come out or to be registered by the machine. absolute garbage.

[@facehugger3]

One of these with a more advanced sensor that could detect vitamin deficiencies, white cells etc would be quite literally a lifesaver. I'm not sure if the technology for it exists though.

[@lil_Nitr08]

I remember when I was in 3rd grade and my dad found out that diabetes run in the family and we watched this video to learn how to get blood out

[@deborahcurran9818]

Hi what is a normal sugar level results .i have just bought a machine to check mine and i cannot understand the instructions what your sugar level should be .can anyone help pls

[@connieradil6965]

did it hurt you

[@josebrivera1716]

OST people I know including me don’t change the lancet at all between test. It’s not necessary and is cost prohibitive. I also prick the center of my finger. If it hurts to do it that way, then you have the lancet set to go in too deep! I don’t feel the lancet and the appropriate amount of blood comes out. When one does this frequently, one learns not to waste time and money.

[@BelfastBiker]

In any can of test strips I've ever had, the electronics end is always at the can entrance, so when you take it out, you're not touching the blood end. I wipe the first bit of blood away, to stop skin-based contaminated, yet this guy lifts the strip out BY the blood end?? Madness.

[@selmagarza5465]

Thank you, I needed this.

[@mikefulton1963]

How about zooming in?

[@ethandsouza476]

now i dont have to prick my fingers to check my levels when i need..my blucon shows readings on my mobile every 5 minutes continously..