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TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE
Forearm or Palm
Forearm
Forearm
Palm
Forearm or Palm
Palm
Lance your forearm or palm
• Firmly press and hold the lancing device against the sample site.
• Looking through the clear cap, you should see the sample site change colour as blood
collects under the skin. This lets you know that there is adequate blood to obtain a
sufficient sample for testing.
• Press the release button while continuing to
apply pressure.
• Keep holding the lancing device against your skin until a round drop of blood forms
under the cap.
Do not
press on the site excessively.
Remove the lancing device
Carefully lift the lancing device away from your skin.
Do not
smear the blood sample.
If the drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair or a line in your palm,
Do not
use the sample. Try lancing again in
a smoother area.
If bruising occurs at an alternate site or you have difficulty getting a sample, consider sampling from a fingertip instead.
You may want to review the choice of sites with your healthcare professional.
Apply the sample to the test strip
Keep your forearm or palm steady and use your other hand to bring the top edge of the test strip to the drop of blood.
• See
Testing with a fingertip sample
in Section 2 for
more information on applying the blood sample to
the test strip.
• See
Interpreting unexpected results
in Section 2 for
more information on unexpected test results.
• See
Testing with a fingertip sample
in Section 2 for
information on disposing the used lancet.
