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How to do a blood glucose test

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A short video guide about carrying out a blood glucose test.
Produced by the UCLH children and young people’s diabetes service.

If you need a Blood Glucose meter this is a good one that is commonly used.

Blood glucose meter used in this youtube video


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  • Insulin pumps
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    • How to do a glucagen injection
    • Insulin injection pen consumables
    • Insulin injection pen accessories reviews and feedback
    • Travelling with diabetes
    • Driving
    • The Book list
    • Gluten free recipe
    • Monitoring your childs diabetes
    • Diabetes accessories in the UK
    • Support directory
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