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So sometimes, the doctor could have given you a prescription for a glucometer without asking you specifically how to use it, unless you have seen a trained diabetes instructor. And while most instruction booklets are user-friendly, if you're new to testing or not that technologically inclined, this job may seem challenging. For safe and simple research, follow these guidelines. What A Glucometer Needs to Use Pad for alcohol prep (or soap and water if you have access to a sink) The Lancet Strip testing Glucometer A notebook to document results Instructions on Glucometer Usage Set your glucometer, a test strip, a lancet, and prep pad for alcohol first. To avoid infection, wash your face. If you're not in a sink, then it's all right to just use an alcohol swab. You do not have to use an alcohol swab if you are in a sink and wash your hands properly Often it tends to warm your hands first to make the blood flow smoother. You can easily rub your hands together or run them und