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Performing a Blood Glucose Test
IMPORTANT:
• Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and its
package. Do not use expired test strips.
• Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the bottle.
• Do not use wet or damaged test strips.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Store the test strip
bottle in a dry, cool place.
• Record the “date opened” on the bottle label. Discard the bottle
and any remaining test strip after 3 months from date of opening.
For Finger Tip Testing:
Step 1:
Set up the Lancing Device.
Step 2:
Wash hands with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry
hands thoroughly.
Step 3
: Take out an Embrace No Code Strip from the test
strip bottle and CLOSE the LID IMMEDIATELY.
Step 4:
Insert test strip. A flashing blood drop and arrow icon
will appear on the meters display screen. If the talking feature
is turned on the meter will say,“Please apply blood onto the
test strip”.
Testing Your Blood Glucose
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