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Blood glucose monitoring

Alternative Names: Glucose monitoring; Random glucose; Glucose - random; Serum glucose - random What the risks are: There is a slight chance of infection at the puncture site. A small amount of bleeding may occur after the puncture. Special considerations: Text Continues Below The correct procedure must be followed or the results will not be accurate. Abnormal results, particularly in a person not known to be diabetic, may indicate a need to obtain a fasting blood glucose or a glucose tolerance test. Consult the health care provider.

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