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Testing Your Blood
The following steps will show how to use the meter, test strips, lancing device and
sterile lancets together to measure your blood glucose concentration.
Step 1 – Getting a Drop of Blood
The
GIMA
Blood Glucose Monitoring System requires a very small drop of blood
which may be obtained from the fingertip, palm (at base of the thumb) or forearm.
Before testing, choose a clean, dry work surface. Familiarize yourself with the
procedure and make sure you have all the items needed to obtain a drop of blood.
IMPORTANT:
Prior to testing, wipe the test site with an alcohol swab or soapy
water. Use warm water to increase blood flow if necessary. Then dry your hands
and the test site thoroughly. Make sure there is no alcohol, soap, cream or lotion
on the test site.
Fingertip Testing
For fingertip sampling, adjust the depth penetration to reduce the discomfort.
1. Unscrew the lancing device cover from the body of the lancing device. Insert a
sterile lancet into the lancing device and push it until the lancet comes to a
complete stop in the lancing device.
Cocking Barrel
Ejection Button
Release Button
Lancet Holder
Sterile Lancet
Clear Cap
(For testing on forearm and
palm)
Safety Tab
Puncture Depth
Settings
Lancing Device
Cover
