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Blood samples for glucose
testing may be taken from sites
other than your fi ngertips. Read
the instructions with your lanc-
ing device.
Alternative site testing using
blood from the forearm or palm
may give glucose results that
signifi cantly differ from fi ngertip
blood. Differences occur when
blood glucose levels are chang-
ing rapidly, such as after a meal,
after insulin, during or after
exercise.
We recommend the following:
1.
Consult your health care professional to determine if alterna-
tive site testing is right for you.
2.
Use a fi ngertip sample for testing blood glucose whenever you
will be participating in risky activities, such as before driving
a car or operating machinery. Fingertip testing should also be
used during illness, times of stress or when test results do not
agree with the way you feel.
3.
Alternative site testing is not recommended if you have hypo-
glycemic unawareness (you do not recognize the symptoms of
or cannot tell when you have low blood glucose). Please con-
sult with your health care professional if you have low blood
glucose levels.
4.
Select a soft, fl eshy area of skin that is free from hair, moles and
visible veins for alternative site testing. Wash the site with soap
and warm water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
5.
Use alternative site testing for blood glucose tests
only
when it
is
more than 2 hours after:
•
a meal
•
taking medication
•
exercise
Expected Values:
Blood glucose values will vary depending
on food intake, medication dosages, health, stress or exercise.
Consult your health care professional for the target value that
is appropriate for you. Standard medical practice goals for a
typical non-pregnant individual with diabetes are:
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•
Glucose before a meal: 5.0 to 7.2 mmol/L
•
Glucose 2 hours after a meal: less than 10.0 mmol/L
CAUTION
•
If you see “HI” displayed, your blood glucose level may
be above 33.3 mmol/L. If you see “LO” displayed, your
blood glucose level may be below 0.6 mmol/L. Repeat
test. If you receive a similar result, call your physician or
health care professional immediately.
•
Do not change your medication based on
C
ONTOUR
®
TS
blood glucose results without the advice of your physi-
cian or health care professional.
Testing Y
our Blood
Alter
native Site T
esting
To turn your meter off, simply
remove the test strip.
Potential Biohazard:
Carefully dispose of the used
test strip.
Your meter will also turn off after
three minutes of inactivity.
Dispose of the used lancet according to instructions for your
M
ICROLET
™2 lancing device.
Alternative Site Testing
Forearm
Palm
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