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It is recommended that you use a fi ngertip sample if:
[1]
You are testing for hypoglycemia or if you suffer from
hypoglycemia unawareness,
[2]
You are testing your blood glucose within 2 hours of
eating, taking insulin, medication, exercise, or
[3]
Your blood glucose results obtained from the palm (at the
base of the thumb) or forearm are not consistent with the way
you feel.
CAUTION: Please read all the instructions provided in
this owner’s guide and practice the testing procedures
before using the blood glucose monitoring system. Blood
glucose monitoring should be done under the guidance of a
healthcare professional.
CAUTION: To ensure accurate results, wash your hands and
the test site with warm, soapy water and dry before and
after every test. Unwashed hands and test sites may lead
to inaccurate results. Make sure there is no grease, oil or
lotion on the test site. Use lancets only once. Do not use
any lancet or lancing device that has been used by another
person.
