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· You are checking your blood glucose within 2 hours of
eating, taking insulin or medication, exercising, or
· Your blood glucose results obtained from the palm (at the
base of the thumb) or forearm are not consistent with the
way you feel.
CAUTION: To ensure accurate results, wash your hands with
warm, soapy water and dry before every test. Clean and
make sure there is no grease, oil or lotion on the test site.
[1] Prepare Lancing Device: Follow Chapter 8, step 1 to
prepare the lancing device. Replace the gray lancing device
cap with the clear cap.
[2] Follow Chapter 8, step 2, to prepare for glucose
testing.