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This leaflet is relevant to anyone involved in the management and use of blood glucose meters. It may be of interest to people in:
NHS trusts
- pathology laboratories
- POCT co-ordinators
- nursing staff
PCTs
- GPs
- practice nurses
- clinical governance leads
You can download the PDF file below and print a copy of the leaflet.
We have extensive guidance on the use of POCT in our publication 'Management and use of IVD point of care test devices'.
Buyers' guides on blood glucose systems (CEP 08008) and reusable insulin pens (CEP 08019), published by the Centre for Evidence-based Purchasing, are archived on a Department of Health website (external link).
Point of Care Testing - Blood glucose meters 
