Hey, sweets! You know what? It’s not as simple as picking up the blood sugar. If we don’t look at the small details, our blood sugar data may be like weather forecasts, not on time, not in the head. Today, we’re here to talk about the four little tricks we have to know when the blood sugar is being measured so that our blood sugar surveillance is no longer in vain!
Point one: Time is crucial. The time for blood sugar is a college question. The empty stomachs, before and after two hours of meal these points are discussed. Empty abdominal sugar reflects basic blood sugar levels in the body, while post-eating blood sugar tells us the effect of food on blood sugar. Don’t pick the time, so the data can be like a blind box, and it’s possible to come up with anything. Remember the doctor’s advice to measure the blood sugar regularly!
Second point: the finger has to be right. The fingers are small, but the right ones make our blood sugar data more accurate. There may be differences in blood sugar values from finger to finger and, in general, there is a more stable flow of blood by name and middle finger, which is a good test for blood sugar. The thumb and index finger, as a result of frequent activity, may be affected by blood flow, leading to data fluctuations. So, the next time you take a blood sugar test, you have to give priority to a no-name or a middle finger!
Third point: Sterilization is not less. Sterilization is an important step before testing for blood sugar. Don’t underestimate this step, it can be effective in preventing infection and making our blood sugar data more accurate. Remember to wipe your fingers with a little bit of alcohol, and then take blood when the alcohol volatilizes. Don’t worry. The alcohol could dilute the blood and affect the blood sugar!
Fourth point: Records should be detailed. Finish the blood sugar. Don’t forget the record. Blood sugar values, timing of measurements, diets, exercise … These are valuable “health codes”. With them, the sugar friends can better understand their blood sugar patterns and adapt their lifestyles in a timely manner. Don’t be a pain in the ass.
With these four little tricks in hand, the sugar friends’ blood sugar surveillance can go a step further! Remember, blood sugar is not an end, and finding the right way to control it is the key. Let’s work together to make blood sugar data the “navigator” of our healthy lives!
