Blood sugar measurement
About the Procedure
Care Before the Procedure
- Explain the procedure to the patient to ensure cooperation.
- Wash hands and prepare a clean lancet, glucometer, and test strip.
- Ensure the patient has followed fasting or postprandial instructions if required.
- Select a finger and clean the site with an alcohol swab.
Care During the Procedure
- Prick the fingertip gently with the lancet.
- Wipe away the first drop of blood and use the second drop for testing.
- Apply blood to the test strip correctly according to the glucometer instructions.
- Observe the reading on the glucometer carefully.
Care After the Procedure
- Apply gentle pressure to the puncture site to stop the bleeding.
- Dispose off the lancet and the used strip safely.
- Record the blood sugar level with time and date.
- Advise the patient about next testing or precautions if the level is abnormal.
Relevant Specialties
Dental
Our Department of Dental, Clinical, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery delivers specialist care for complex dental, facial and oral conditions through a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, restorative dentists, orthodontists and allied specialists. We offer TMJ and facial pain clinics, advanced implant and zygomatic solutions, complex trauma and reconstructive surgery, orthodontics (including clear aligners), endodontics and pediatric/special-needs dentistry that is often supported by a dedicated dental operating theatre. Diagnosis and planning use digital tools (CBCT, intraoral scanning, CAD-CAM, and AI-assisted workflows), while integrated perioperative care, laser therapy, and rehabilitation ensure safe, coordinated outcomes.
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