Alternative Site Testing (AST): Palm
See the lancing device insert for detailed instructions on
Alternative Site Testing.
Alternative Site Testing is recommended only when it is more
than 2 hours after a meal, diabetes medication, or exercise.
For Alternative Site Testing, you must use the clear endcap.
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or palm testing. See the lancing device insert for detailed
instructions on Alternative Site Testing. To obtain a clear
endcap, contact Customer Service. See Contact Information.
Do not use AST under the following conditions:
• If you think your blood glucose is low.
• When blood glucose is changing rapidly.
• If you are unable to feel symptoms of low blood glucose.
• If you get AST results that do not agree with how you feel.
• During illness or times of stress.
• If you will be driving a car or operating machinery.
WARNING
• Ask your health care professional if Alternative
Site Testing (AST) is right for you.
• Do not calibrate a continuous glucose monitoring
device from an AST result.
• Do not calculate an insulin dose based on an
AST result.
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