{"id":6309,"date":"2021-09-24T17:49:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T17:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=6309"},"modified":"2024-06-26T14:23:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T08:53:10","slug":"common-blood-sugar-test-mistakes-that-you-should-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/common-blood-sugar-test-mistakes-that-you-should-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Blood Sugar Test Mistakes That You Should Avoid"},"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\/common-blood-sugar-test-mistakes-that-you-should-avoid\/#Common_Blood_Sugar_Test_Mistakes\" title=\"Common Blood Sugar Test Mistakes\">Common Blood Sugar Test Mistakes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever wondered why you sometimes get an inaccurate reading even when you&#8217;re using the best glucometer and ensuring timely monitoring? Sometimes, you might be doing even the simplest things in the wrong manner that results in an inaccurate reading. We have curated a list of common blood sugar test mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If blood sugar levels are left unchecked, it may aggravate your diabetic condition. Monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly is as important as following all the right habits to keep them under control.&nbsp;<\/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%2F6309\"><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\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Blood_Sugar_Test_Mistakes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Blood Sugar Test Mistakes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1661809672.jpg\" alt=\"washing hands\" class=\"wp-image-8969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1661809672.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1661809672-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1661809672-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>-Not washing your hands properly before using a glucometer<br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important that you properly clean your hands with warm water and soap before testing. If you have eaten a fruit before testing your blood sugar, particles might be stuck to your fingertips and will result in an incorrect sugar reading.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>-Not pricking correctly<br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While taking your blood sugar reading, it is advised that you prick at the edges of your finger rather than the center.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_129918275-1.jpg\" alt=\"test strips\" class=\"wp-image-8970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_129918275-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_129918275-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_129918275-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>-Reusing lancets and test strips.<br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both lancets and test strips are sensitive and prone to infections. Since the monitoring is done based on your blood sample, lancets and sugar test strips should also be disposed of in a better manner. Also, keep them away from direct heat and sunlight. Store them in an airtight container to keep them away from dirt and moisture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>-Testing immediately after a meal<br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you test your blood glucose immediately after eating a meal, your reading will probably be too high. Therefore, it is advised that you take a minimum gap of two hours between your meal and taking your blood sugar reading.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>-Not checking the expiry date of test strips<br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using old or expired test strips will give inaccurate results. Some glucometers might even reject expired test strips. Always make sure that you check the date of expiry before using any test strips.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_712763380.jpg\" alt=\"health coach\" class=\"wp-image-8971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_712763380.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_712763380-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_712763380-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b>-Not consulting a health coach or a doctor<br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is always better to get a proper understanding of your situation after consulting your doctor or health coach. They help you in analysing your diabetic condition- symptoms, treatments, recommendations and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>-Irregular monitoring of blood sugar levels<br><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that you monitor your sugar readings on a regular basis. Depending on your reading, incorporate the right changes to your diet and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-use-a-glucometer-monitor-your-sugar-levels-at-home\/\">How to Use a Glucometer<\/a>?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-listed measures will help you in avoiding infections related to blood sampling and they will most importantly, help you get an accurate sugar reading. 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