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• To avoid soreness, select a site on the side of your fingertips. To avoid calluses, choose a
different site each time for obtaining the blood sample.
Important Information on Alternative Site Testing (AST)
The Wellion LEONARDO GLU/CHOL (plus) Blood Glucose and Cholesterol Monitoring
System can test blood glucose from sites other than your fingertip such as palm and
forearm (alternative site testing, or AST). Alternative site testing can be less painful
than fingertip testing, but because of the physiological difference between your
fingertip and palm and forearm
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, AST result may be significantly different than results
from fingertip testing under certain conditions. You should consult with your doctor or
healthcare professional before using AST.
DO AST ONLY in the following intervals:
• In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since last meal)
• 2 hours or more after taking insulin
• 2 hours or more after exercise
Alternative site measurements should never be used to calibrate continuous glucose
monitors (CGMs).
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