FSBG
Medical abbreviation · Nursing
| Stands for | Fingerstick blood glucose |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
FSBG stands for Fingerstick blood glucose, a nursing abbreviation.
Bedside capillary glucose test using a lancet and point-of-care meter; the same test as fingerstick blood sugar, named for the substance actually measured. It gives a result within seconds and drives insulin protocols on medical wards.
Example: FSBG 286 at 1700, 4 units lispro given per correctional scale.
Usage notes
Hospital meters are checked with control solutions on a set schedule and linked to the electronic record so results file automatically. Washing the patient's hands first matters, because sugar on the skin falsely raises readings. Forearm or palm sites lag behind fingertip values when glucose is changing quickly.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.