Alternative Site Testing - GlucoRx HCT Connect Owner's Manual

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Alternative Site Testing

You can also test on your palms for ß-ketone testing. AST is

NOT recommended when blood glucose testing.

IMPORTANT:

There are limitations with AST (Alternative Site Testing). Please

consult your healthcare professional before you perform AST.

When to use AST?

Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect blood

glucose levels. Capillary blood at the fingertip reflects these

changes faster than capillary blood at other sites. Thus, when

testing blood glucose during or immediately after a meal,

physical exercise, or any other event, take a blood sample

from your finger only.

We strongly recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the

following times:

● In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the

last meal).

● Two hours or more after taking insulin.

● Two hours or more after exercise.

Suggested Test

Areas for the Hand

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