Using Meter Lights; Testing Your Blood Glucose; Purpose; Prepare To Test - Freestyle Lite Manual Del Usuario

Using Meter Lights

You can light the display screen or test strip port by pressing
the meter is turned on.
To light your display backlight, press
The light turns off:
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When you press again
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After 10 seconds of inactivity
To light the test strip port after you've inserted the test strip, press
The light turns off:
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When you press again
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After 60 seconds of inactivity
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When the test strip is filled
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When the test strip is removed from the meter
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Testing Your Blood Glucose

on meter when

Purpose

The purpose of this section is to produce an accurate blood glucose test result.

Prepare to Test

1.
Select your test site.
Note: Avoid moles, veins, bones, and tendons. Bruising may occur at the test site. If bruising occurs,
consider selecting another site.
There are differences in testing on fingers versus alternative sites.
Warning:
Test on your fingers if you are testing for low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) or if you suffer from
hypoglycemia unawareness.
Check for low blood glucose when:
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You feel symptoms such as weakness, sweating, shakiness, headache, or confusion
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You eat a delayed meal after taking insulin
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You are following your healthcare professional's advice
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