embrace TALK - Performing a Blood Glucose Test

Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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Performing a Blood Glucose Test
IMPORTANT:
• Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and its
package. Do not use expired test strips.
• Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the bottle.
• Do not use wet or damaged test strips.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Store the test strip bottle in
a dry, cool place.
• Record the “date opened” on the bottle label. Discard the bottle and
any remaining test strip after 6 months from date of opening.
For Finger Tip Testing:
Step 1:
Set up the Lancing Device.
Step 2:
Wash hands with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry
hands thoroughly.
Step 3:
Take out an Embrace TALK Strip from the test strip bottle and close
the lid IMMEDIATELY.
Step 4:
Insert test strip. A ashing blood drop and arrow icon will appear
on the Monitor display screen. If the talking feature is turned on the
monitor will say,“Please apply blood onto the test strip”.