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Important Information About AST
Sites other than your fingertip may have fewer nerve endings so obtaining
a blood sample from these sites may be less painful. The technique for
alternate site testing is different from fingertip testing. Blood glucose testing
results from sites other than your fingertip could be significantly different.
Physiological differences in circulation between the fingertip and palm 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 and are typically shown more quickly in the
fingertip than in the palm.
Consult with your diabetes healthcare professional prior to testing from a site
other than your fingertips.
ALTERNATE SITE TESTING (AST)
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