St Ann's Hospital

St Ann's Hospital Recommendations and Contact Details

Blood Glucose needs to be tested

  • Before Breakfast
  • Before Lunch
  • Before Dinner
  • 10pm {before your snack}

AND - 1 HOUR AFTER:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Ideal Levels:

  • Under 5 – before meals
  • Under 7 – 1 hour after meal

Record Readings in Diary.

Always wash your hands before each test.
Always use a new needle for each test.

Readings.

If readings are out of range on 3 occasions in the same day or 3 out of range at the same time over 3 days contact:

Send details of reading to our WhatsApp group or via email to supportddc@stanns.ie
- Tel: 087 45 26 661

You may also send a photo of
your readings via WhatsApp.

Always refer to the User Guides for the Contour® Next meter and Microlet® Lancing devices
The recommendations outlined are those from the St Ann’s Hospital
and not those of Ascensia Diabetes Care

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