A 48-year-old member asked:

Is it necessary to wipe the finger with an antiseptic pad before pricking it for a blood sample for a glucometer?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Michael Tomeoanswered

Dermatology 40 years experience

Good idea: It's best to wipe with an alcohol pad before a skin puncture to reduce ambient bacteria that could be introduced into the blood.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 44-year-old member asked:

How often should I use glucometer? I don't want to risk effects of finger infections with baby on the way.

2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

A 40-year-old male asked:

Why is serum glucose more accurate than finger tip glucose, when monitoring readings? How much faith can I put with a home glucometer?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year-old male asked:

I checked blood sugar at home on glucometer on 15 may 2021 and it was 111mg/dL after 2 h of breakfast. My random plasma blood sugar (from lab) was 78 in june 2020 and hba1c was 5.0%. Is 111 value shows i am inclined to diabetese as it was 78 before?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 43-year-old member asked:

Is there a glucometer that does not require you to stick your finger?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year-old member asked:

My blood sugar is 116 fasting & 160 pp through glucometer. Is this okay?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Last updated Sep 28, 2016

Found in:

Blood›Glucometer›Glucose meter

People also asked

What the difference between HB1aC sugar and one that youd take on a daily basis from a glucometer - using finger prick?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Finger cut while cooking, still some blood after 1 day, as the cut seems deep. The finger is looking swollen and purple/red in the area of the cut (near nail). Using antiseptic cream and gauze. Any special action to take? Go to the doctor?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Which company's blood pressure monitor & glucometer are best & most reliable?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

I check my blood suger with glucometer during exercise in fasting reading i got 130 is it normal?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Is there any correlation between glucometer reading of blood sugar and vein blood ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.