TESTING YOUR BLOOD SUGAR
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
D. Sterile lancet
A.
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing
Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the lancing device to collect a
blood sample.
To reduce the chance of infection:
˙The meter and lancing device are for single use. Never share a lancet
or the lancing device.
˙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.
˙Wash and dry your hands thoroughly after handling the meter, lancing
device, and test strips to prevent infection. For more information, please
refer to the "Cleaning and Disinfection" section.
˙If the meter is being operated by a second person who is providing
testing assistance to the user, the meter and lancing device should be
decontaminated prior to use by the second person.
Sharing the lancing device and lancets may increase the risk of contracting
infectious diseases. Lancing device must not be used for more than one
person.
B. Test strip
E. Clear cap (For AST use)
B.
C.
WARNING
C. Lancing device
D.
E.
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