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Save On Strips!
Common Testing Mistakes and How to Prevent Them. (continued)

MISTAKE #1: Blood sample that is too small.

Make sure you know how much blood it takes for your meter to give you an accurate reading. If you have a meter that requires a larger drop of blood than you are able to obtain, talk with your health care professional about getting a meter that requires the least amount of blood.

A sample that is too small can cause inaccurate blood glucose readings. It can also cause a machine error, forcing you to redo the test and waste a test strip.





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Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 8/08