How To Test Blood Sugar | How To Use Glucometer | How To Check Blood Glucose | (2018)

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@lynaysee2509]

I’m 16 weeks pregnant and just found out I have gestational diabetes. I’m prescribed to use one of these and this was a helpful video better than reading the instructions manual and was still confused how to use it lol thanks a lot of the help!

[@spark6023]

Recently diagnosed with Diabetes and coming to terms with it... Watching your video really helped me understand how to use my meter and gave me more confidence. Thank you!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad my tips helped!

[@hedarkhuddamee8343]

Im going to show so many friends and family this. Youre such a positive guy, always give me energy after watching your videos

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting, please do I hope they find it helpful. That's very nice of you, glad to hear I give you energy.

[@techtitanuk5609]

If every pharmacist was like this guy I'd use the pharmacist a lot more. Very very professional.

[@liamknight2958]

Lots of tips I didn't know eg wiping off first drop of blood and using second, not to squeeze finger as it may affect results....thanks for your care :)

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@randysaccount]

Thanks for the video man! I was diagnosed Type 2 and given the devices, but no one taught me what to do. Ive kinda been scratching my head for the last week. I knew youtube would be fruitful. Thanks again!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@etpiy9745]

Man, I think I'm your biggest fan. You really do care about others and not just self promoting like many other youtubers. Also - you really motivated me with some of your videos. I'm doing my masters and I'm really stressed out by so many issues that's come up (personal as well) - and you just have a way to calm people down. You are a great doctor! Keep that channel live, for us

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@ninafranziakalalo5617]

The actual representation is more helpful than cartoon samples. My father is diabetic and I did not know how to use the glucose meter I recently baught. Thank you.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@sekhemft2112]

You're a one of kind! Not a lot of pharmacists have the incredible vibe that you give out to everyone! Good luck on your journey! And I'll def. be watching your videos during breaks at work and learning 😂 On the low though. If there's a slight chance of you liking this comment, I'll screenshot it and post it on my fridge 😂

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting, that's very kind of you thank you for the support, hope you continue to like future videos :)

[@MizTree]

Thank you sooooo much. I just got a blood glucose meter and the directions were super tiny and not really descriptive. You saved me :)

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@lisalorenzo7451]

I've been trying to figure out how to use my meter for two weeks. Until now thanks for your video. You ROCK 👍🏽👍🏽

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@malindadenlinger882]

Clear and easy to understand:) my carnivore meat based eating has me wanting to test my sugar so I was of getting one

[@21whichiswhich]

Thank you. I'm 33 and just recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@OK-st9st]

Did my first test, thank you for the knowledge! Btw, my buddy told me going around the edge of your thumb doesn’t hurt and bleeding stops almost immediately!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@holly100ist]

Very helpful I was totally scared to apply the needle after seeing the video I wasn't scared any more. Thanks!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@damavand2853]

So fun to watch, I've been waiting all day for this weeks video. I now know how to test blood sugar properly you're the best

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@queenelizabethejames]

Honestly it was easy with clarity. Unlike the others I checked out. I’m siting in for someone and this was not explained properly. I did get it but I want to be great at it so this video did it for me at last. Abraham I’m very grateful 😇

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it helped!

[@jaafarlabqi4800]

You are yourself a very sweet person. May you live long 🙏 ❤

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You are so kind

[@selfbuilfab]

As a volunteer firefighter that’s new to being an EMR this was super helpful.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Morphedintoiat43]

Understandable, clear and concise for a 1st timer like me! 😊 Thanks!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it helped!

[@betelge]

I am a pharmacist and I admire your channel!!!!!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@anabicakci1507]

I’m an RN in California. I take blood sugars and teach this a lot. Your video is really well done. Just a couple of points. One, many lancets don’t work exactly like the one you have ( I know because I’ve broken a couple trying to figure them out LOL). Two, I was taught to use the second drop of blood but many of my patients do not bother and I have to admit I don’t usually see a difference in the readings. Is there a scientific basis for using the second drop? I’d guess the first drop has more plasma but I’d like to be able to tell my patients more accurately why to use the second drop. Cheers.

[@anabicakci1507]

OK this is too funny, I’m replying to my own comment, but I just checked out this great NIH article and here’s a good quote “Our study also shows that the first drop of blood should not be used when the patient has not washed the hands.” According to the NIH article if the hands have been washed with soap and water and dried properly it is fine to use the first drop of blood..

[@SamSam24270]

@@anabicakci1507 Thanks for you useful info 👍

[@aileenthomson6526]

Thank you! So much better than the dodgy diagrams and grammar in the instruction booklet !!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You're welcome!

[@denisem270]

Thank you so much!!! I'm gonna be getting my blood clucose meter soon I'm dreading it!!! I'm a big baby when it comes to needles!! I pray it doesn't hurt!! Love the video thanks again 👍😁

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad I could help

[@patriciabennett1819]

Your approach to health care for those people who really need this is so valuable. Not only are you showing how to do the test but with added information to benefit the patient. You are helping relieve stress from people by guiding in an efficient way. I commend you most highly, the very best videos are from you. Is it only diet to prevent type two diabetes please.? Not a problem if you are to busy. Thank you for video and blessings and greetings and hugs.xoxo

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting Patricia, you always write the nicest comments. Thanks for all the support :)

[@parisak2546]

Great video. I’m really happy you picked this topic. You genuinely care about your patients and it shows. 💐

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting :) That's very nice of you, glad it comes across :) Hope my video helps everyone

[@herineosala9381]

Love how you take us through easy step,one can easily follow

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad I could help

[@nachosfredrcik2359]

verryyyy well explained.. to the point. i truely appreciate this . absolute life saver, man! 5stars

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@RiteshPandya]

Great video once again Abraham. You bled for the purpose of our education. What a legend! A BG reading of 5.0, spot on 😉

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting :) Glad I could help. Was a good reading too 👌

[@mrjerusalem5513]

AbrahamThePharmacist My son is studying to become a pharmacist, your reading is at 50 , mine is usually about 128 , is that a European reading , that's a little too low ? Thank you for a good video keep up the the good work

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[@evmendez]

Thank you for making this video. It really helped me learn what to do with my blood glucose meter. I was really lost!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@NickC-zj6cu]

Thank you soooo much for going so far your fans, you even took a blood sample just for us. I am following your steps sir. I want to become a pharmacist just like yourself. I rely on your information and research. Thank you!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting :) Glad I could help, that's very kind of you. I'm sure you will be a great pharmacist.

[@alshabrindal8412]

Thank you, finally got it to work after watching you…

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@donna8038]

Thank god for these KZbin videos. I would have never found the set button, placed inside the area where the battery goes!. Duh, it wasn't even shown in the manual where the button was at. Good example. Now, I just need to see a video showing you to set the date and time. Might do it myself.

[@Amanda-sp3de]

Love your advice and blooper videos! So many helpful tips in each episode. I look forward to each one :)

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@NLL97]

Always look forward to your videos on a Monday! Fantastic video and the new shots are amazing!! Some amazing tips in here too

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting :) Glad to hear you look forward to my videos :)

[@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.

[@elesjohn1751]

one of my friend suggested me for Ambrosia device, now I am using it for last 6 months which always track me the glucose, insulin, exercise on one platform and I am able to extend the life of my sensor with the help of Blucon for another 14 days.

[@ruthstride2336]

Brilliant my first time using the glucose meter . Very easy to follow this Guide . Many Thanks .Ruth

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Happy to help

[@sallyhawkins2266]

I am an educational CNA...thank you for producing these videos! very helpful!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@couturedeana]

Thank you. My first time today and I went thru 4 strips before I found this video! Thank you so much.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You're welcome, glad I could help

[@GojoZenin594]

You helped my Mother a lot

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

So happy I could help :)

[@ayatal2378]

Thank You so much for all your videos!!!!! Honestly they so helpful and I always tend to go back and watch them. Great information. xx

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@itsblitzzz]

Super helpful video!

[@mwest0894]

Thank you so much you made this easy. I had no idea and the instructions were no help

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You are welcome!

[@LG-ri6iv]

Will I not get accurate results if I use the first drop? I hardly bleed no matter how much I try to squeeze

[@khadijag7902]

thanks for this video, this is very helpful for my EXAM

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alliebart3300]

Nice video, I use Libre and Blucon and love them. The alarms are nice and are loud enough to wake me up. You can adjust your BG ranges to whatever you want. The best part of blucon is I can calibrate it for higher accuracy!

[@carolynday391]

Thank you !! We’re new to this , very helpful !! Keep bringing on the tips !! ✌️💚

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thank you! Will do!

[@elviraskitchen]

Thank you, my dad’s sisters has diabetes and I am planning to buy her some glucose needles, she can’t find those back home ( Albania) She has to buy a glucometer machine in order to have needles and she can’t do that always, so hopefully I will be able to buy them here in Canada , May I please have a link or something where can I get them . I am in quarantine now as I just came back from home but as soon as I am out I will be checking and getting info for that , meanwhile I would appreciate a little more help from you sir By the way your video is amazing and not boring , you were born to be an amazing pharmacist and an entertainer ☺️

[@jea9081]

thanks for the info sir. my sister-in-law just bought something like that for my mom and i'm the only daughter here so i'm expected to be the one who'll do this.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad I could help

[@Nagmbeirut]

very informative, clear and on point. Thanks a lot

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You are welcome!

[@ballykaur8310]

Hey there I have always watched your videos pretty cool man thanks

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thank you so much! Sending awesome vibes

[@johnagorman]

brilliant. shared with friends that need to know

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad I could help!

[@dukhinda100]

Thank you, you explained the process thoroughly and I found checking my wife’s blood sugar level very comfortable

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@MariaNida]

Thanks for this video, what a big help for me! I have a glucometer but I didn't know how to use it, until I found this tutorial. Thanks for sharing, God bless you more! 🌞😇

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

That's great to hear :) Thank you for commenting, glad I could help. Stay tuned for new health videos every other Monday 4pm(GMT), hope you enjoy them too :) Feel free to subscribe and click the 🔔button to stay up to date.

[@taiclop1562]

You are the Inspiration. Your duty is keep people safe and do no harm, It means a lot. Loads of respect Doc. You are my favourite as always😍..Loads of love..😘 PS you look so good in a suit 😍

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting :) Glad I could help.Thank you for the kind words too :)

[@TheRose087]

😂

[@amdenis]

You did such a great, clear video-- thanks! The accent was a bonus.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@hayleymaslen3250]

Hello there, scared of needles and not getting enough blood everytime, any advice?

[@m.k.6633]

I wished I watched this video awhile ago, thx a lot!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad my tips helped!

[@nickeckhardt82]

Very helpful, much better than the instructions that came with my test kit.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@mzmz9798]

If you could do a video about control solutions, so we will be able to do it correctly Thanks 🌹

[@niuusia96]

Great video! Can't wait to see what you prepared for us next week!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting, glad you like it. New video will be going live in 6 hours hope you like it :)

[@bethanystopa7170]

Very informative video. I think it’s important to mention though to get testing supplies specific to the make and model of the glucose meter, as each meter is different and will not work with all test strips. Same thing with the lancing device

[@Susanarylander]

Lots of help! Thank you!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You're welcome!

[@عليإبراهيم-ث8ف7ر]

Thank you now I can help my mum

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@bettygingras9776]

Very good explanation and guide to testing. Thank you.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@fluffyfluff7902]

Thank you for this very useful crash course; it was a life saver - sincerely, a first time tester

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You're very welcome

[@rachelschultz6472]

Abraham your skin looks great, what love to know what you use!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thank you! Will do!

[@atifb6440]

Amazing video. Really good information all round but especially liked that you reminded people about the importance of the control solution which often gets left in the box untouched!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting, glad to help :) Yes the control solutions testing is very important and so often forgotten

[@ASHISHVERMA-xh4dd]

very helpful & informative... keep up the good work

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lahern9835]

So helpful, best guide on KZbin

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@barbra429]

Can someone tell me where I can find up to date information on the latest guidelines and numbers for glucose for non-diabetics as well as diabetics. I am finding conflicting information. What organization(s) or council(s) set the standards. If you have a link, I would appreciate it. The numbers I am finding are all over the place and accuracy is needed. Thanks so much.

[@jasp2774]

Super helpful, love the enthusiasm

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WC-yj8yt]

This is sooooooo good!!!! Can't believe you pricked yourself for us

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting :) Glad I could help.

[@annettegenovesi]

Your instructions on how to do were superb. But then at the end how to UNdo the needle seemed vague to me. What is that big yellow thing and where do I get it? Do you keep it till it's full of old needles or dump it out daily? And to get the needle out of the machine what exactly did you press it into? You said to press it onto a hard surface but that whole section was not clear to me. Anyhow I'm sure that over time it will get clear and thank you for being such a good teacher.

[@darnellcoe4422]

Awesome info thru your video. Very helpful!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@mayapal2024]

Wonderful tips .n well explained ty so much

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad I could help

[@elizabethwutzke9040]

Thank you so much for sharing this information

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You are so welcome

[@carminaacarmine3292]

Its my first time doing this im having a little trouble . I know how to do this whole process , your video helped me understand alittle more . Thank you , i did it today and i went from 1 to 3 . thats part is alittle challenging . Im still having trouble with . But i think with your tips ill be ok. Thank you it was my first time to be clear. I think its going to take me acouple of times to get it exactly right. Its frustrating .

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad I could help

[@carminaacarmine3292]

@@AbrahamThePharmacist Thank you 🙏💙

[@the2120company]

thanks for brief how to !, now I know how to use this machine. p.s. better then manufacturers manual. Cheers!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@the2120company]

@@AbrahamThePharmacist you did help a lot.

[@sumbalzahraameen]

Thank you so much for making this from today I m gonna check my moms sugar level bcz she offen gets cold skin I think this is due to low sugar level jazakALLAH

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@anlinmananig7226]

Thanks so much. This helped me a lot

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad it helped!

[@Phanindra421]

good tips and demo what is the normal Reading and sugar presence limits Please add them in the description

[@jessfran8630]

Abraham you're such a legend, this is perfect. ✅ change lancet every time ✅ wash your hands ✅ don't use more than one machine Great advice

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting :) Glad I could help. 100% agree with your points too.

[@yogeetasawh1421]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You're welcome!

[@aqua8360]

Thanks for the information you shared!

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@alexanderbriggs7076]

Abraham, love the video, I am a pharmacy student and would like to learn about you and your career choices can you do a Q and A video? Please reply because some other students and I have quite a few questions to ask.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting, hope your studies are going well. Of course I can, what questions did you and the other pharmacy students have? Feel free to email me them if it's easier for you - [e-mail]

[@jessfran8630]

OMG! Abraham you should defo do this! Here's my question, when it comes to computers: Mac or windows?

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Will add to the list of questions thanks :)

[@emw5136]

What is the best and worst thing about Pharmacy ?

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Will add to the list of questions thanks :)

[@lahern9835]

So helpful best guide on KZbin

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting, glad I could help :)

[@ashakain5281]

Thank you sir, this video are helpful for me👍👍

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@lunes-1]

Good video,i am going to buy one👍

[@abayomiojosegun9799]

Very helpful. Thanks Abraham.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad my tips helped!

[@Danapizzarelli]

Thank you for this.. I swear I learned more from this 5 minute video than I have in 3 years from my doctor. I was diagnosed with prediabities when I was 19 and still to this day don’t know how to manage it. I have no health insurance and I’ve developed a mild eating disorder because I’m scared of what’s going to make me feel awful. And now I’m going through ketosis. I’m finally going to get a monitor considering my doctor never told me to. Thank you for this ❤️

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

You're welcome, glad I could help

[@swagatachakraborty1610]

Very nicely explained. Thanks.

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@paulinebirchall6988]

Thanks Abraham. I cant allways get the blood into the test strip. I was a nurse up to 12 years ago. Seem to have lost my technique of getting the strip to take up a tiny bit of blood.

[@caloyabella]

Good thing you shared this video👍 ok will try 👍

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

I hope my tips help!

[@merson812]

Thanks, very useful. I just couldn't figure it out. ✌

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@bruzerwillie4894]

First time user here. Explain the reading itself on the monitor, like how you tested 5.0 what does that read?

[@micayhassan9447]

thanks for this informative video! Im about to start a Job distributing a similar device and the tips has made me confident! thanks a lot! Keep uploading informative videos like this one

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

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[@joyceboudwin826]

Most complete lesson

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Glad I could help

[@mohmad7982]

I'd like to thank you for this video. It's informative and I have learned from it. Good job keep it up. Can't wait for the next video on Monday

[@AbrahamThePharmacist]

Thanks for commenting, glad I could help. Next video will be live 25th of June at 4PM GMT, hope you like it :)