Recently, a nurse told me that any sweet substance on fingers can influence a glucometer test.  I was skeptical so I tested it.  I put a little jam on my fingers, wiped it off and did a blood test.  The result was 28.5 when I was really 7.5!!!

We depend on our glucometers to address high and low blood sugars.  A false result like this could have serious results if treated with fast acting insulin (aka – liquid dynamite !!! )  Please wash your hands before doing a glucometer test.