London Drugs Flyer - 10/21-04/30/2022 (Page 18)

maintaining a healthy weight should be part healthy and being physically active will help monitoring your diabetes care plan is focussed on managing your blood glucose levels to keep you as healthy as possible and prevent provide the information your healthcare team needs to guide you in making lifestyle and medication changes to improve your diabetes management training on how to use your meter properly • how to get a blood sample • where to take the sample from • how to use and dispose of the lancets you use to pierce your skin to get the sample • the size of the blood sample you will need the type of blood glucose strips to use how to check your meter to ensure that it is accurate • how to clean and maintain your meter there are newer types of glucose meters that don't meter uses a sensor that is inserted under the skin sensor inserted under the skin to check blood glucose provide alarms that alert users to high and low blood glucose monitoring system that best matches your personal needs your treatment plan along with following your meal and activity according to the directions—every dose every time don't smoke smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke increase a person's risk of developing heart disease is already higher in people with to avoid smoking pharmacists can advise you on products and strategies that can increase your chances of quitting successfully target blood glucose levels vary depending on a number to tell you what your personal target range should be if you have any questions about blood glucose testing or about selecting a meter