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Blood Glucose Testing at Home
Cat - Ear Prick Method
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Vein is easy to see
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Popular Meters
Bayer Elite XL
LifeScan FastTake
3 uL
2.5 uL
Sample Size
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Gather Supplies• Elite XL Meter• Elite Strips• Lancet & Device• WARM washcloth
in plastic bag• Vaseline (optional)• Tissue or cotton
ball
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Get Cat Comfortable
• Pick a place with strong lighting
• Relax, pet cat and talk softly to it, massage ear
• Apply WARM washcloth to ear
• Apply Vaseline
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Insert Strip, Meter
Turns On
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Line up Lancet & Prick
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Blood Drop Forms
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Hold Meter to Drop
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Look at Strip-must be FULL
Blood to + Circle
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Record Reading & Notes
• BG Value• Date & Time• Insulin given• Food consumed• Symptoms or
unusual behavior