Instructions for 'Gluco-test'.

1. Explain the procedure to the patient.
2. Select the finger for the prick, squeeze the finger tip.
3. Clean the tip with spirit swab. Allow it to dry.
4. Prick at the lateral aspect of the finger tip with 26.G needle.
5. Obtain a drop of blood from the finger tip and apply to the reagent strip.
6. The strip is inserted into a meter that gives a digital reading of the blood glucose value.
7. Note the value, remove the strip and discard to kidney tray.
8. Apply pressure to the puncture site with a dry swab.
9. Several newer blood glucose monitors are available where the strip is placed in the meter first before blood is applied to it. Once the blood is placed on the strip, the meter automatically displays the blood glucose level.
10. Replace all the articles.
11. Document the glucose level in the diabetic chart and Inform the doctor.