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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 results from sites
other than your fingertip could be significantly different due to blood glucose
levels changing rapidly after a meal, insulin, or exercise.
Consult with your diabetes healthcare professional prior to testing from a site
other than your fingertips.
Results obtained from sites other than the fingertip may differ significantly as is
the case with all blood glucose monitoring systems. Rapidly changing results
are likely to occur after eating. Insulin dosing and physical activity are shown
in the fingertip more quickly than in alternate sites.
ALTERNATE SITE TESTING (AST)
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