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How to Test Blood Glucose
Check supplies. Always check your supplies
before using. Check Meter for damage (damaged
or cracked Display, missing or damaged buttons).
If any damage is seen, do not use Meter. Call for
assistance. Check Strip vials for damage. Discard
any vials that appear cracked or broken.
1. Check dates on Strip vial being used. Do not
use if 120 days past written date or date printed
next to symbol, whichever comes first.
2. Wash hands (and forearm for alternate site
testing). Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
3. Remove Strip from vial. Recap vial
immediately.
Note: Use Strip quickly after removal from vial.
Strips that have been left out of vial too
long will give an error message when used.
Discard old Strip and use
new Strip for testing.
4. With Meter off, insert Test
Strip Contact End (Contacts
facing up) into Test Port.
Meter turns on. Keep Strip
in Meter until testing is
finished.
Contacts
Face
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