Here five common blood glucose checking mistakes to help you guide your patients and ensure accurate readings.

INSUFFICIENT HAND HYGIENE

Proper hand hygiene is essential before testing blood glucose levels. Patients must wash their hands ideally with soap and warm water or, if that’s not available, use an alcohol-based sanitiser to remove any contaminants that could affect the reading. Emphasise the importance of clean hands and provide instructions on how to clean them correctly to ensure accurate results. Don’t forget...