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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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    • Insulin pump therapy
    • Insulin pump consumables reviews and feedback
    • Insulin pump insurance
    • Insulin pumps available in the UK
    • Nice guidance on insulin pumps
  • CGM
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    • CGM loop
  • Info
    ▼
    • 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
  • At school
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    • Diabetes UK – Schools
    • JDRF – School resources
    • School Care Plans
    • Diabetes at school
    • Diabetes at school for teachers
  • FWD NN
  • Benefits
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    • Entertainment and leisure passes
    • Grants
  • Contact us
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    • Hyperinsulinism
    • Scotland
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