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.
A person requesting medical records must submit a written consent with the following information: Patient name, date of birth, contact information and last four digits of your SSN; Information being requested and dates of service; The name and address of the person the information is being released to