Video series about blood glucose monitoring for children and young people with diabetes, including how to do a test and record the blood glucose level, as well as disposing of lancets.
(Click the video image below to be directed to the Starship website and click play on the chosen video.)
How to do a blood glucose test
How to record blood glucose levels in a diabetes log book
How to use computer software to record blood glucose levels
Disposal of lancets (the sharp bit)
The lancets used within the finger-pricking device should be changed at least every 2–3 days. This reduces pain and also reduces the risk of infection.
(Starship, NZ)