如何减轻反复采血监测血糖给糖尿病人(尤其是儿童)带来的痛苦

如何减轻反复采血监测血糖给糖尿病人(尤其是儿童)带来的痛苦(Lessening the Pain of Blood Glucose Monitoring)?

糖尿病患者往往需要反复采血监测血糖，那么如何减轻采血这个过程的疼痛是改善患者生活质量不能忽视的一方面。尤其是对于糖尿病患儿及家长，是很有意义的。

选择那种需要非常少的血液样本就能进行测量的血糖监测设备。

Use glucose monitors that require very small blood samples for measurement.

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穿刺前先将手指在温水中放几秒钟(使手指充血)。 

Hold the finger under warm water for a few seconds before puncture (enhances blood flow to the finger).

使用无名指或拇指采集血样，因为血液更容易流向此处。穿刺点选指腹侧面，这一部位血管较多，神经末梢较少。

Use the ring finger or thumb to obtain a blood sample because blood flows more easily to these areas; puncture the finger just to the side of the finger pad because there are more blood vessels in this area and fewer nerve endings.

刺血针轻压皮肤，防止刺的过深。

Press the lancet device lightly against the skin to prevent a deep puncture.

记录具体时间及读数，有些设备可以自行保存。

In your logbook, record the time of day and the blood sugar reading that shows on the glucometer. Some meters keep a log automatically.