After you poke, if the drop of blood is too tiny, try massaging it and pumping it up. Remember, don't let go of the ear! Hold the tip of the strip (which you have pushed in all the way) right up to the droplet of blood and let the strip sip up the blood until the meter beeps.
Having a personal health record can be a lifesaver, literally. In an emergency you can quickly give emergency personnel vital information, such as a disease you're being treated for, previous surgeries or hospitalizations, medications you take, drug allergies, and how to contact your family doctor.
Your medical record is your health information that is kept by your doctor and other medical providers. 1  Your doctor uses your medical record to make decisions about and keep track of your care. 2  Your providers have to keep medical records to meet their licensing or certification requirements.