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Testing glucose levels with blood obtained from the palm (at the
base of the thumb) or forearm may reduce the pain of testing.
The technique for testing on the palm and forearm is slightly
different than testing on the finger. Always discuss changes to
your testing habits with your healthcare professional.
IMPORTANT: When testing on the palm (at the base of the
thumb) or forearm, you may need to set the lancing device
to a deeper setting or use a larger lancet to obtain enough
whole blood to perform a test. Consult your healthcare
professional for a recommendation.
When testing on alternate sites always use the clear lancing
device cap that has been speci cally designed for this
purpose. The clear plastic allows you to see a blood drop form
without removing the lancing device and the concave tip aids
in the collection of a blood sample.
CAUTION: Alternate Site Testing (AST)
Physiological differences in circulation between the
fingertip, palm (at the base of the thumb), or forearm may
result in differences in blood glucose measurements between
these sites. Differences in glucose concentrations may be
observed after eating, taking insulin medication, or exercise.
Changes in blood glucose may be detected at the fingertips
before the palm (at the base of the thumb) or forearm.
It is recommended that you use a ngertip sample if:
· You are checking for hypoglycemia or if you suffer from
hypoglycemia unawareness,
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Testing on Your
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