NOTE:
• Rubbing forearm until warm before lancing will help minimize the
difference with fingertip test results. The palm (at the base of the
thumb) does not require rubbing before testing.
• If results from alternate site testing do not agree with how you feel,
use fingertip testing instead.
Reference:
1. Jungheim K., Koschinsky T.: "Risky delay of hypoglycemia detection by glucose monitoring at
the arm." Diabetes Care 2001:24(7):1303-04.
Testing Your Blood Glucose
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