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Test Your Blood Glucose
Get a blood glucose test result .
You will need:
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FreeStyle InsuLinx test strips that are not expired .
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Lancing device and new lancets to obtain a blood sample .
IMPORTANT:
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Use only FreeStyle InsuLinx test strips . Only use a test strip once .
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Read the test strip insert before performing your first blood glucose test . It
contains important information and will tell you how to store and handle the
test strips .
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The meter and its accessories are for use by a single person . They must not be
used on more than one person including other family members due to the risk
of spreading infection . All parts of the meter and its accessories are considered
biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after
performing the cleaning and disinfection procedure .
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Do not re-use lancets due to risk of infection . Not suitable for re-sterilization .
New lancets can be obtained at a retail pharmacy .
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Bruising may occur at the test site . If bruising occurs, consider selecting another
site .
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Refer to the lancing device insert for detailed instructions on how to use the
FreeStyle lancing device .