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TESTING YOUR BLOOD

Be sure to read this section and the test strip package insert found in
the test strip box carefully before testing. Make sure you have all items
needed to test:
A.Blood Glucose Meter
B.Test Strip
C.Lancing Device
D.Sterile Lancet
E.Clear Cap (For AST use)
A
B
WARNING
To reduce the chance of infection:
Never share a lancet or the lancing device with others.
Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets
and the lancing device.
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C
D
E
Testing Procedure
Wash and dry your hands first before starting.
STEP 1. Set the Lancing Device
Screw off the cap of lancing device. Insert a
lancet into the lancet holder and push down
firmly until it is fully seated.
Twist the protective disk until it separates
from the lancet.
Replace the lancing device cap. Turn the
cap until it is snug but not too tight.
Twist the adjustable tip in either direction
until the number lines up with the Arrow:
The adjustable tip offers 5 levels of skin pe-
netration.
1-2 for soft or thin skin
3 for average skin
4-5 for thick or calloused skin
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