Blood Glucose Testing at Home

Cat - Ear Prick Method

Vein is easy to see

Popular Meters

Bayer Elite XL

LifeScan FastTake

3 uL

2.5 uL

Sample Size

Gather Supplies• Elite XL Meter• Elite Strips• Lancet & Device• WARM washcloth

in plastic bag• Vaseline (optional)• Tissue or cotton

ball

Get Cat Comfortable

• Pick a place with strong lighting

• Relax, pet cat and talk softly to it, massage ear

• Apply WARM washcloth to ear

• Apply Vaseline

Insert Strip, Meter

Turns On

Line up Lancet & Prick

Blood Drop Forms

Hold Meter to Drop

Look at Strip-must be FULL

Blood to + Circle

Record Reading & Notes

• BG Value• Date & Time• Insulin given• Food consumed• Symptoms or

unusual behavior