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Ask your diabetes healthcare professional about recommended
testing procedures when operating machinery or driving a car, as
fingertip testing is usually the preferred method of testing under these
circumstances.
If bruising occurs, you may choose to lance a fingertip instead.
Preparing to Test Your Blood Glucose
From an Alternate Site
Choose a Site:
Select a soft, fleshy
area on the palm that is free of visible
veins and moles and away from bone.
Wash the area with warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry completely. If you use
alcohol wipes to cleanse the site, make
sure the area is dry before lancing the site.