Important Information on Alternate Site Testing AST
The GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring Sys-
tem can test for blood glucose from sites other than your
fingertip such as palm and forearm (alternate site testing,
or AST). Alternate site testing can be less painful then fin-
gertip testing, but because of the physiological difference
between your fingertip and palm and forearm
(1)
, AST re-
sult may be significantly different than results from finger-
tip testing under certain conditions. You should consult
with your doctor or healthcare professional before using
AST.
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• 2 hours or more after taking insulin.
• 2 hours or more after exercise.
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