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• You should test with the fingertips anytime there is a concern for
hypoglycemia or your patient suffers from hypoglycemia unawareness.
• Alternative Site Testing (AST) should not be used to calibrate continuous
glucose monitors (CGMs) nor for use in insulin dose calculations.
Please refer to
Fingertip Testing
for instructions regarding gloves and
preparation of the safety lancet.
1. Select a soft and fleshy area of the forearm or palm that is clean and dry,
away from bone, and free of visible veins and hair.
Note:
To bring fresh blood to the surface of the puncture site, massage
the puncture site vigorously for a few seconds until you feel it
getting warm.
2. Remove the protective cap. While holding the body of the device twist the
colored protective cap 360°. Place the single use safety lancet against the
puncture site. Press the lancet against the puncture site, press the colored
button firmly, and lance the skin.
Note:
For Alternative Site Testing (AST), if the current safety lancets are
not obtaining enough blood due to skin or other conditions, please contact
Technical Support at 1-800-838-9502 for information on different safety
lancet options.
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