A short video guide about carrying out a blood glucose check. Produced by the UCLH children and young people's diabetes service.

Reviewed by

Sophie Harris

A step by step guide to checking your blood glucose - There are many different glucose meters, but the messages are the same in terms of finger prick and spot of blood!

Laura Cleverly

This video is easy to follow and gives the information needed for blood glucose testing. Remember, all meters will vary, but this video is a good general guide.

Keywords: UCLH, how to, blood glucose, blood sugar, finger prick, test, check, technology