Monitoring Blood
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Recommendations for Obtaining A Blood Drop
• Before you obtain a blood sample from the fingertip,
make sure the sample site is clean, dry, and warm. To
warm the sample site, wash it in warm water or rub the
skin vigorously for a few seconds.
• Hang your arm down before pricking your fingertip to
help blood flow.
• Avoid squeezing the fingertip.
• Apply the blood sample to the test strip immediately.
Lancets and Lancing Device
•Lancets are for one-time use only. Use a new lancet each
time you monitor.
•Discard your used lancet properly. Put it in an empty
puncture-resistant container, such as a plastic milk
carton or detergent bottle.
• Never share your lancing device or lancet with
another person.
Applying the Blood Drop to the Test Strip
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Touch the blood drop to the white
area at the end of the test strip. The
blood is drawn into the test strip.
Note: If the monitor shuts off before you apply blood
to the test strip, remove the test strip from the monitor
and try again.
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