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Step 3:
Hold the lancing device (puncture) or lancet against the side of the nger
and lance the nger. Follow manufacturer’s instruction for how the lancing
device (puncture) or lancet should be used.
Tip:
Toavoidsoreness,selectasiteonthesideofyourngertips.Toavoidcalluses,choosea
differentsiteeachtimeforobtainingthebloodsample.
Important Information on Alternate Site Testing (AST)
The GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose
Monitoring System can test blood glucose from
areas other than your ngertip such as palm and
forearm (alternate site testing, or AST). Alternate
site testing can be less painful than ngertip testing,
because of the physiological differences between
your ngertip, palm and forearm;
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alternate site
test results may be signicantly different than results from ngertip testing
under certain conditions. You should consult with your doctor or healthcare
professional before using an alternate site to test.