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Using Meter Lights
You can light the display screen or test strip port by pressing
on meter when
the meter is turned on.
To light your display backlight, press
The light turns off:
•
When you press
again
•
After 10 seconds of inactivity
To light the test strip port after you’ve inserted the test strip, press
The light turns off:
•
When you press
again
•
After 60 seconds of inactivity
•
When the test strip is filled
•
When the test strip is removed from the meter
Testing Your Blood Glucose
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to produce an accurate blood glucose test result.
Prepare to Test
Available
Test Sites
Upper arm
Forearm
Hand
Fingertips
Thigh
Calf
1.
Select your test site.
Note: Avoid moles, veins, bones and tendons. Bruising may
occur at the test site. If bruising occurs, consider selecting
another site.
There are differences in testing on fingers versus
alternative sites.
Warning:
Test on your fingers if you are testing for low blood glucose
(hypoglycaemia) or if you suffer from hypoglycaemia
unawareness.
Check for low blood glucose when:
•
You feel symptoms such as weakness, sweating,
shakiness, headache or confusion
•
You eat a delayed meal after taking insulin
•
You are following your healthcare professional’s
advice
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