May someone with diabetes prick themselves, squeeze out blood and use the electronic blood reader on Shabbos?

 

Question:

My wife is expecting and was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. The doctor said she should monitor her glucose levels 4 times every single day, including Shabbos. May she prick herself (שחיטה) and squeeze out blood (דש) and use the electronic blood reader, 4 times on Shabbos?

 

Answer:

Please see here for answer:

Article: Shabbos for Diabetics

 

 

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