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Getting a blood sample
æ CAUTION: Do not test on your forearm or palm when:
• You think your blood glucose is rapidly falling, such as within two hours of
exercise or a rapid-acting insulin injection or insulin pump bolus. Testing with a
fingertip sample may identify hypoglycaemia or an insulin reaction sooner than
testing with a forearm or palm sample.
• It has been less than two hours after a meal, a rapid-acting insulin injection or
insulin pump bolus, physical exercise, or you think your glucose level is changing
rapidly.
• You are concerned about the possibility of hypoglycaemia or an insulin reaction,
such as when driving a car. This is especially important if you suffer from
hypoglycaemia unawareness (lack of symptoms to indicate an insulin reaction).
Remember: Consult with your healthcare professional before using your forearm or
palm for testing.
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