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Testing Your Blood Glucose
Cleanliness:
Wash your hands with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry hands
thoroughly. You may also use an alcohol wipe to clean the
puncture area. Make sure it is completely dry before you obtain
the blood sample. Alcohol, dirt or perspiration may affect the
test result.
Lancing:
Prepare the lancing device and lancet. Insert an unused
needle (lancet) in the lancing device. Refer to page 42 for
more information.
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NOTE
Read the additional information given in the instruc-
tions for use of the test strips. Your healthcare profes-
sional will advice you on your ideal blood glucose range.
Consult your physician before making any changes
to your diabetes therapy.
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