Blood glucose monitoring

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Monitor blood glucose - series

Glucose monitoring; Random glucose; Glucose - random; Serum glucose - random; Self monitoring of blood glucose

There is a slight chance of infection at the puncture site. A small amount of bleeding may occur after the puncture.

The correct procedure must be followed or the results will not be accurate.

Abnormal results, particularly in a person not known to have diabetes, may indicate a need to obtain a fasting blood glucose or a glucose tolerance test. Consult the health care provider.

Review Date: 02/27/2006
Reviewed By: David Juan, MD, Specializing in Endocrinology Issues, Good Hand Medical Center and Alperin Medical Clinics, Santa Clara, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.