LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING
R.N Pelaez Blvd. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City



WARDCLASS ON
BLOOD GLUCOSE
MONITORING


Submitted by:
Jude Conrad Cuadra
Femma May Miranda
Norman Quintos


Submitted to:
Mr. Rey Ronald Solde, RN, MN





Jude Conrad Cuadra Fema May Miranda
Charmaine T. Gallano Norman Quintos
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING
Blood glucose monitoring refers to the ongoing measurement of blood sugar (glucose).
Monitoring can be done at any time using a portable device called a GLUCOMETER.
ALTERNATIVE NAME:
Hemo glucose monitoring
Self monitoring of blood glucose
PURPOSE
To maintain the blood glucose level of the at risk for hypoglycaemia and hyperglycemias.
To determine the effectiveness of blood glucose regulation of the patient.
To determine the effectiveness of insulin administration.
How the Test is Performed
The traditional glucose meter comes with test strips, small needles called lancets, and a logbook
for recording your numbers. There are many different kinds of these meters, but they all work
essentially the same way.
A complete testing kit can be purchased from a pharmacy without a prescription. Your doctor or
nurse can help you choose the equipment that's right for you, help you set it up, and teach you
how to use it.
You will prick your finger with the lancet and place a drop of blood on a special strip. This strip
uses a chemical substance to determine the amount of glucose in the blood. (Newer monitors
can use blood from other areas of the body besides the fingers, reducing discomfort.) The meter
displays your blood sugar results as a number on a digital display
How to Prepare for the Test
Gather all the necessary materials needed
1.Glucometer
2. Glucose strip or test trip
3. Lancet
4. Lancing device/ lancet injector
5. Alcohol Swab
6. Dry cotton Balls
Clean the needle prick area with soap and water or an alcohol swab. Completely dry the skin
before pricking.
Massage the area of the site to be puncture.
After pricking, wipe the first drop of blood cause it only contains serous fluid which can alter the
result of the test. Obtain the second drop of blood and put it on the test strip.

How the Test Will Feel
There is a sharp prick.
Inform the patient about the procedure to alleviate patients anxiety and the procedure will a
cause a little bit of discomfort or pain
Normal Results
Before meals: 70 - 130 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
After meals: Less than 180 mg/dL
Values can vary depending on physical activity, meals, and insulin administration. Normal value
ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of
your specific test results.
What Abnormal Results Mean
Low levels indicate hypoglycemia. Have something to eat. You may need to change the next
insulin dose, and possibly future insulin doses as well.
If levels are too high, this indicates hyperglycemia. You may need additional insulin.
Risks
There is a slight chance of INFECTION at the puncture site. A small amount of bleeding may
occur after the puncture.
Considerations
The correct procedure must be followed or the results will not be accurate.