Chapter 4 - Testing Your Blood Glucose Level
Blood Glucose Testing Precautions
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Test strip Precautions
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Only use Dario™ test strips. Using other test strips with this glucose meter can
produce inaccurate results.
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Inspect each test strip cartridge before opening it for the first time. If you see
any damage to the cartridge lid, or if anything prevents the lid from closing
properly, do not use the test strips.
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Run a control test every time you open a new test strip cartridge. For additional
information, see
Checking Your Glucose Meter With Dario™ Control Solutions
on page 20
.
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Store unused test strips in their original cartridge. Do not remove test strips
from the test strip cartridge and put them into another container.
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Close the cartridge tightly right after you remove a test strip. This helps keep
the test strips dry.
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Be sure to check the “Use by” date on the test strip cartridge. Do not use the
test strips after that date.
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Be sure to write down the date the strips were first opened. Check the date
when using the strips. If the date surpasses the
shelf life after first opening ,
do
not use the strips from this cartridge.
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Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the cartridge.
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Use the test strips as indicated in this guide.
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Do not store your test strips in temperatures below 2°C (36°F) or above 32°C
(90°F).
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Do not refrigerate your test strips. Do not put them in a freezer.
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Do not expose your test strips to direct sunlight, moisture or humidity, which
can damage your test strips and lead to inaccurate results.
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Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before inserting it into
the glucose meter.
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Do not reuse test strips. Once control solution or blood is placed on a test strip,
discard the strip. If you need to retest, use a new test strip.
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Do not bend, cut, or alter the test strips.
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Do not get dirt, food, or other material on the test strip.
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It is recommended to use the test strip immediately after removing it from the
cartridge. It is recommended
not
to use a test strip that has been outside of the
cartridge for more than three (3) minutes.
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Do not touch the yellow testing site when handling the test strip.
