Blood Glucose Monitoring: Understanding Your Meter Reading #3856559 (License: Personal Use)

The image illustrates a standard capillary blood glucose test: a person’s fingertip is pricked to obtain a small blood sample, which is applied to a test strip inserted into a portable glucometer. The device displays a numeric reading of “208,” likely in mg/dL, indicating a high blood sugar level that may require clinical attention or adjustment in diet, medication, or activity. This method is widely used by people with diabetes for self-monitoring glycemic control.

This image is commonly used on diabetes education pages, telehealth portals, medical device product pages, and patient-facing health blogs. It supports user intent around understanding glucose testing procedures, interpreting results, and managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes.