15
Q15.
Which testing sites can be used with FORA
’s BGMs?
1. Home use
(1) Fingertips (capillary), palm, forearm, and upper arm blood are the alternative
testing sites because of the AST technology in all FORA
’s glucose and
BG/HCT/HB (3 in 1) test strips.
(2) Fingertips (capillary) blood is the only testing site in
β
-Ketone, urine acid, and
total cholesterol test strips.
2. Professional use
(1) Arterial blood can only be used on FORA 6 blood glucose test strips and FORA 6
BG/HCT/HB (3 in 1) test strips.
(2) Venous and capillary blood can be used on
FORA’s all blood glucose,
BG/HCT/HB (3 in 1),
β
-Ketone, urine acid, and total cholesterol test strips.
Q16.
When do I use AST?
1. We strongly recommend that you use AST
ONLY
at the following times:
•
During a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the last meal).
•
Two hours or more after taking insulin.
•
Two hours or more after exercise.
2. Do
NOT
use AST if:
•
You think your blood glucose is low.
•
You may not notice if you are hypoglycemic.
•
Your AST results are inconsistent with the way you feel.
•
You are testing for hyperglycemia.
•
Your routine glucose results often fluctuate.
