Alternate Site Testing (Ast) - ReliOn MICRO User Instruction

ALTERNATE SITE TESTING (AST)

Important Information About AST: Sites other than your fingertip may
have fewer nerve endings so obtaining a blood sample from these sites
may be less painful. The technique for AST is different from fingertip
testing. Blood glucose testing results from sites other than your fingertip
could be significantly different. Physiological differences in circulation
between the fingertip and palm may result in differences in blood
glucose measurements between these sites. Differences in glucose
concentrations may be observed after eating, taking insulin medication,
or exercise and are typically shown more quickly in the fingertip than
in the palm. Consult with your diabetes healthcare professional prior to
testing from a site other than your fingertips.
AST results must not be used to calibrate continuous glucose monitoring
systems or for insulin dose calculations.
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