Prepare to Test
1.
Select your test site.
Test site choices for blood glucose testing are fingers, forearm, upper arm, or base of the thumb.
Use only fingertip blood samples for blood ketone testing.
Note:
Avoid moles, veins, bones, and tendons. Bruising may occur at the test site.
If
bruising
occurs, consider selecting another site.
Do
not
use blood samples from alternative sites when:
•
You think your blood glucose is low or changing rapidly
•
You have been diagnosed with hypoglycaemic unawareness
•
Alternative site results do not match the way you feel
•
You are within two hours of eating a meal, taking insulin, or exercising
2.
Wash your hands
and the test site with soap and warm water.
•
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
•
Do
not
use lotion or cream on the test site.
3.
Check test strip expiry date.
Do
not
use expired test strips; they may cause inaccurate results.