Filling PetTest Blood Glucose Test Strips
When Lucy was first diagnosed with canine diabetes and I started testing blood glucose levels I got error readings. What I quickly learned was that I was not filling the test strip enough, I thought I got a good blood sample but I did not. After a little practice and tips on getting a good blood sample I rarely got an error message.
Ever so often we see in our Facebook group this question, “Did I fill the test strip properly?” so today I am going over filling PetTest blood glucose test strips. I tested blood glucose and control solution, as soon as the test strips were filled I used a magnifying glass and took pictures of the filled test strips. I also confirmed this information with PetTest.
Grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage and let’s jump right in!
Let’s quickly go over using the PetTest Blood Glucose Meter.
The following graphic is a close up of PetTest test strips and a recreation of what they look like unused, used with control solution, used with a blood sample and whether they are sufficiently filled or not.
Remember that learning to test blood glucose levels can take some time, if you are new to testing or have issues getting a good size blood sample please read the following blog: Getting a Good Blood Sample .
Happy testing and if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please start a conversation below.
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Until next week stay comfy, don’t stress and you got this!
Michelle Miller-Matlock
AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator
Founder/Administrator of DDO: Diabetic Dog Owners University
Administrator of Diabetic Dog Owners on Facebook
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