Chapter 16 • Level 2

Correct — Finger-Stick Wins During Lows

When sugar is dropping fast, use the data that reflects your blood right now.

🎯 Finger-Stick (Blood)

  • Direct blood glucose → immediate & precise.
  • Best if symptoms don’t match or alarms won’t quit.
  • Re-check ~15 min after treatment to confirm recovery.

📈 CGM (Interstitial)

  • Awesome for trends & alerts (arrows, patterns).
  • Has a natural lag vs blood—bigger during rapid drops.
  • Great for preventing future lows, not judging a crash.
BOSS TIP For a LOW, always trust the meter.
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