You can go to any drugstore and buy a blood sugar testing kit. Most kits contain lancets (testing needles), a lancing device, testing strips, and a meter to read the results. Many insurance companies will pay for your meter and test strips if you obtain a prescription from your doctor. Familiarize yourself with all the functions of your blood glucose meter, how much blood is required for testing, where you insert your test strip, and where the readout will be. Look at the pictures and read the instructions thoroughly, and if you have any questions or concerns then contact your doctor before trying to use the machine. Most glucometers include a way to test to make sure they are reading correctly. This could be in the form of a premade test strip or a liquid you place on a test strip. These are inserted into the machine and the reading should be within acceptable limits, which the instruction manual will provide.
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One-sentence summary -- Obtain a glucometer and test strips. Read the materials and directions that come with your meter. Test the glucometer before using it.


You'll need to take classes at your local SCCA to move up from novice. You need to move up from novice status to compete professionally. Once you apply to be a novice, you have 2 years to compete in three races. At your third race, you should have your novice permit signed by the Chief Steward to show you have completed the required number of races. You can find the application on the SCCA website. This application will allow you to have a full competition license. You will also need to pay a fee with this application. You will also need a copy of your physical exam with this application. The more races you compete in, the better you'll become. The best way to jump into professional races is to start winning local races. Sponsors will notice if you've got the talent to compete professionally, and you need sponsors to move up to the professional level, unless you can front the money for professional races (which can run into the 100,000s with equipment and entry fees).
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Complete a driver school. Compete in three races. Have your novice permit signed. Print off the Competition License Application. Fill out the Competition License Application. Mail in the application. Hone your skills. Win races.