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Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose
Using the Lancing Device
The best depth setting is the lowest number that draws enough blood for a test. Try different settings to
find the one that’s right for you.
Please do not share your lancing device with anyone. And always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are
for one time use only.
If the meter and lancing device are being operated by a second person who is providing testing
assistance to the user, the meter and lancing device should be disinfected prior to use by the second
person. For the disinfection instruction, please refer to Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
“Cleaning and disinfect your meter and supplies”.
Note:
Used test strips and lancets are considered bio-hazardous waste in accordance with U.S. local
regulations and should be handled as if capable of transmitting infection. The users may discuss
methods for disposing used test strips and lancets with their healthcare professional.
