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Tear the pouch carefully starting from the tear gap. Avoid damaging or bending
the test strip.
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Use test strip immediately after removing it from the pouch.
Test Strip Precautions
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For in vitro diagnostic use. Test strips are to be used only outside the body for
testing purposes.
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Do not use test strips that are torn, bent, or damaged in any way. Do not reuse
test strips.
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Keep the test strip vial or the foil pouch away from children and animals.
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Consult your doctor before making any changes in your treatment plan based
on your blood glucose test results.
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Not intended for the diagnosis of, or screening of, diabetes mellitus.
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Not for use on critically ill patients, patients in shock, severely dehydrated
patients or hyperosmolar patients (with or without ketosis).
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Not for use on neonates.
Consider alternate site testing when
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You are in a fasting state.
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You are testing before a meal.
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Two hours have passed since your last meal.
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Two hours have passed since your last insulin dosing.
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Two hours have passed since your last physical activity.
Use fingertip testing when
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It is less than two hours since your last meal.
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It is less than two hours since your last insulin dosing.
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It is less than two hours since your last physical activity.
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You have a history of hypoglycemia, are experiencing signs of low blood sugar,
or suffer from hypoglycemic unawareness.
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You are ill or feeling stressed.
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Your AST result is not consistent with how you feel.
See the test strip insert for more details.
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