{"id":1164,"date":"2018-05-15T08:01:50","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T08:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:22:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:52:52","slug":"are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid These 8 Common Blood Sugar Testing Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#Eight_Sugar_Testing_Mistakes_While_Taking_Blood_Glucose_Level_Readings\" title=\"Eight Sugar Testing Mistakes While Taking Blood Glucose Level Readings\">Eight Sugar Testing Mistakes While Taking Blood Glucose Level Readings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#1_Buying_a_Glucometer_That_Doesnt_Fit_Your_Daily_Life\" title=\"1. Buying a Glucometer That Doesn\u2019t Fit Your Daily Life\">1. Buying a Glucometer That Doesn\u2019t Fit Your Daily Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#2_Buying_a_Glucometer_Not_Covered_by_Your_Health_Insurance\" title=\"2. Buying a Glucometer Not Covered by Your Health Insurance\">2. Buying a Glucometer Not Covered by Your Health Insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#3_Wrong_Setup_of_Glucometer_and_Wrong_Testing_Time\" title=\"3. Wrong Setup of Glucometer and Wrong Testing Time\">3. Wrong Setup of Glucometer and Wrong Testing Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#4_Not_Washing_Hands_Before_Sugar_Testing\" title=\"4. Not Washing Hands Before Sugar Testing\">4. Not Washing Hands Before Sugar Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#5_Pricking_the_Fingertip\" title=\"5. Pricking the Fingertip\">5. Pricking the Fingertip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#6_Not_Tracking_Test_Results\" title=\"6. Not Tracking Test Results\">6. Not Tracking Test Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#7_Skipping_Meals\" title=\"7. Skipping Meals\">7. Skipping Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/are-you-making-these-8-blood-sugar-testing-mistakes\/#8_Not_Staying_Hydrated\" title=\"8. Not Staying Hydrated\">8. Not Staying Hydrated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Living with&nbsp;diabetes and diabetes management&nbsp;comes with a set of basic requirements out of which testing blood sugar levels regularly is the most essential part. Not only can you assess the impact of food, exercise and other lifestyle changes on your sugar levels, but you can analyse the same with your dedicated diabetes educator or healthcare professional who can better help to control diabetes and maintain normal sugar levels. Are you making some sugar testing mistakes while monitoring your blood sugar levels?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Although\u00a0sugar monitoring devices like a compact glucometer facilitate management of diabetes through frequent sugar tests, even while you are on the go, these must be used with proper care and with the right guidelines to ensure the readings are accurate. Let us take a look at some commonly made mistakes while taking readings of blood sugar levels using sugar monitoring devices to control diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1164\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.f9akarl6oag2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eight_Sugar_Testing_Mistakes_While_Taking_Blood_Glucose_Level_Readings\"><\/span><span class=\"c3 c7\">Eight Sugar Testing Mistakes While Taking Blood Glucose Level Readings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c1\">As part of diabetes management, right from the buying stage to the final usage of the glucometer, several factors must be accounted for in order to prevent the following mistakes most diabetics make:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/K14Jb2lqh8RyEyoLn2iqEOwJT4FaazDyM6TOocSjD0RI3wSzywJkC5IWXZBInCB9hu-PyDdkP30hj4qKNFILZC0xNXHxrHrs3rGj5c8jrqHQ0PgPs3alZGMhlf6EG6i0o0BsavRT\" alt=\"sugar testing mistakes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.deo3p7xakd1t\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Buying_a_Glucometer_That_Doesnt_Fit_Your_Daily_Life\"><\/span><span class=\"c6\">1. Buying a Glucometer That Doesn\u2019t Fit Your Daily Life<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Everyone\u2019s lifestyle and needs are different but one thing that remains constant for all diabetics is the necessity of measuring blood sugar levels on a daily basis. If you travel frequently, you need a<\/span><span class=\"c1\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c1\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c3 c1\"> which is compact and quick to measure the glucose levels. For an elderly person who is at home, a glucometer with a bigger display would be much more convenient to use and read.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/cYXXlflzy8IeBuWcCpkkZaRyq8Jh8Z5yXgi2_Hq4Z6V4hlxmPmqxtj5AIbXCTMmcm7DBatJpExzhQ8YzGLB2OVNRpjNmMP5CHot0LOPHpAFYw9umCMTeqTCWTv-gWkXGTg9W7dXJ\" alt=\"insurance\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.rrfhfzvowfb4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Buying_a_Glucometer_Not_Covered_by_Your_Health_Insurance\"><\/span><span class=\"c6\">2. Buying a Glucometer Not Covered by Your Health Insurance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c1\">&nbsp;Certain insurance companies have pre-defined criteria when it comes to covering the glucometer used by diabetics. In such a case, it is always advisable to opt for a device and other diabetes supplies for which coverage is available, as it will help you cover huge costs in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/BmHFLadxEY86_N5EqMn3VIN-ZNfaB81ha_x0RTZ05gEfZDvveJl0UA-4MCg9QgM-cUW7bVvEMUuZaama_D0qMkRHbqCrvnGv81aXZJSsUhaRT6NxqNyOd9KcAL-LVAXylpo6zL7z\" alt=\"diabetes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.5q1zyl6glsyd\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Wrong_Setup_of_Glucometer_and_Wrong_Testing_Time\"><\/span><span class=\"c6\">3. Wrong Setup of Glucometer and Wrong Testing Time<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c1\">If the basic sugar testing with respect to the date, day and time is not done properly, all your reading reminders and sugar level logs can go haywire. Also, testing your blood sugar levels immediately after eating is another major mistake which leads to inaccurate readings. Be extra careful if you are using diabetes insulin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/fQtPGQb2q7rmmtQnrPNeSv5W4eU8LNdpfLuN32cVBSkgTDRh754K34axwxOcDu7mCu-5J_mwwmEhDdTG03Cl3AiWMX1kQgpo34g0-Z1ewt-YW5H7N0ybZ0wODtJK6xohdv35ZMX4\" alt=\"wash hands\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.2fdmorru9qbk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_Washing_Hands_Before_Sugar_Testing\"><\/span><span class=\"c6\">4. Not Washing Hands Before Sugar Testing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c1\">&nbsp;Maintaining hygiene is by far the most important aspect of blood sugar monitoring. It is imperative to wash hands before taking a reading, even if your hands look clean. Especially if you have handled a fruit before taking a reading, it has been observed to affect your test results drastically.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/fPAQMCrvWHfivITucReI5U2ZP-1rSuuPc7Az1iIRomo2kgyTx2szk0VDeqhLe6ywW347UivtZDS5Ydse9qRXUDYlWMQ3z358qgs2Z7r5FI0rzq2IDe8CSDlkHYK4QYQfVxxd2uu7\" alt=\"needle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.dzi5zaza7xa1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pricking_the_Fingertip\"><\/span><span class=\"c6\">5. Pricking the Fingertip<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c1\">Not only is pricking the finger tip more painful, but it also results in less blood being squeezed out. The fingertips consist of all nerve endings and are the most sensitive spot in the human body. The best way is to place the hands flat with the fingertips and palms pressed together and then pricking the edges.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nyTtOwA8xSrL50kP-k1v49dqw00HH1HSJI7UiDVGXjZqEWhzNSFSSo-XnYrjE6v8rr3MhBpX62Kx2J59tW1TqDhkfG_C1hmXLVM9Lx-xN0kXURd065yXExCGYZacbp5pQ43rSiHi\" alt=\"test\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.v7bxl7vca3ui\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Not_Tracking_Test_Results\"><\/span><span class=\"c6\">6. Not Tracking Test Results<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c1\">Continuously testing but not tracking blood sugar results is as bad as not taking the readings in the first place. If a diabetic is not tracking the readings, they would not be able to assess what raises their blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/9jIq5vhQCAcWVWENv_NPQKXEYeCFf034qi5txqsxtzrl59jaJQKAWosCo54PXnoCLcMibg5xo0z85vnyxooDX8_oM84R1hoNJQI0JecYqkYyyaKTzZTu_eXf2w5aiaQiLBwjoxHi\" alt=\"salad\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.4enffbodmt3w\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Skipping_Meals\"><\/span><span class=\"c6\">7. Skipping Meals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c1\">Although this may not seem important, if you look at the bigger picture of its importance for healthy body functions for both diabetics and non-diabetics, you will be better able to assess the same. Not eating might increase your blood sugar levels which could lead to resistance or insulin for diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/cdmyX0llPCU71T3tqNfkUuitNfoRKw9iIlnFY6T9jn1ukDHwkG9iAe5pYJaLuAkJE2ZS18mFjBvGPbW2-c_Fa6Mp2ylrswNijmEwnJR8JXM4JwfMnaMdlLC5gzCB5tJgPBbtgYcx\" alt=\"drinking water\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.qus9ul7unrff\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Not_Staying_Hydrated\"><\/span><span class=\"c6\">8. Not Staying Hydrated<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c3 c1\">Avoid alcohol and ensure you drink enough water as dehydration can throw your blood sugar levels off balance. Dehydration also leads to the risk of affecting overall body functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/understanding-diabetes-and-napping\/\">Read More:<em> Diabetic Naps: Understanding Diabetes and Napping<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">All these mistakes can be avoided if one is a little careful with their readings and ensures they are following all&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c1\">precautions while using the glucometer.<\/span><span class=\"c3 c1\"> Even though taking regular readings is important, just as taking insulin for diabetes, it is necessary the results are accurate every time and saved for convenient access in the diabetes management app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato&amp;referrer=utm_source%3Daarki%26utm_medium%3DBlog_Website_Nap%26utm_term%3DJAN_BLOG%26anid%3Daarki%26aclid%3D{click_id}%26cp1%3D{app_id}\">Download the BeatO APP to get in touch with diabetes experts for free.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/beato.app.link\/Coach\"><strong>Exclusive: Free Health Coach Session!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[623],"tags":[9,6,7,8],"class_list":["post-1164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health-product-and-devices","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1164"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1164"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19223,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1164\/revisions\/19223"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}