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[2] Insert a Test Strip:
Insert a new test strip into the meter.
Make sure you insert the test strip, with the
contact bars facing up, into the test strip
port. The meter will be activated when the
test strip is fully inserted.
Note: If you do not start the test within 3
minutes, the meter will be deactivated. To
reactivate your meter, take out the unused
test strip and reinsert it into the meter.
Meter Ready For Test:
The meter now
displays the blood drop and test strip
symbols. The system is now ready for you
to apply blood. You do not need to set a
calibration code for this meter.
[3] Lancing
To ensure accurate results, wash hands with warm, soapy wa-
ter and dry before every glucose test. For details on possible
test sites, refer to Chapter 2, “Important Information About
Your System.”
For instructions on how to test on your palm or forearm,
please refer to Chapter 9, “Testing On Your Palm or Forearm.”
Note: Keep your hand warm or gently massage the site you are
lancing to stimulate blood flow.
