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what the risks are , monitor blood glucose , glucose monitoring, random glucose, glucose, random, serum glucose, random, blood glucose monitoring, measurement of glucose, in the blood, done at any time on a portable machine, a self-test, the diabetic, finger is pricked, a drop of blood is put on a reagent strip, uses a chemical substance to react, glucose, in the blood, meter then reads the strip, displays the results, a number on a digital display, newer monitors, use blood from other areas, the body besides the fingers, reducing discomfort, have all test items, reach, starting, timing is important, clean the area, soap, water, an alcohol swab, area needs to be completely dry, pricking, infants, children, test depends on child's age, level of trust, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, sharp prick, test allows the diabetic to monitor blood glucose levels to assure that they, the normal range, individual, respond quickly to high, low blood sugar levels, diabetes, hypoglycemia, appropriate intervention, a screening test, blood glucose levels, range from 60 to 140 milligrams per deciliter but, vary depending on physical activity, meals, insulin administration, normal value ranges, among different laboratories, levels, too low, person, state of hypoglycemia, food, eaten, individual, the next insulin dose, possibly future insulin doses, levels, too high, person is hyperglycemic, need additional insulin, additional conditions under which the test performed, type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia, slight chance of infection, puncture site, a small amount, bleeding, puncture, correct procedure must be followed, not be accurate, abnormal results, person not known to be diabetic, indicate a need, obtain a fasting blood glucose, a glucose tolerance test, consult the health care provider.