Sanofi-aventis BG-STAR Owner's Manual page 5

[2] For in vitro diagnostic (i.e. outside of the body) use only.
[3] With BGStar Test Strips and BGStar Control Solution only.
Do not use other brands of test strips and control solution
with this meter. This may produce inaccurate results.
[4] For use at home (over the counter (OTC)) by persons with
diabetes, or in a clinical setting by healthcare professionals, as
an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.
Do not use the BGStar System for:
[1] The diagnosis of diabetes.
[2] Testing the glucose levels of neonates (children under
4 weeks).
[3] Testing glucose levels of arterial or venous blood.
[4] Testing glucose from sites other than the fingertip, palm
(at the base of the thumb), or forearm.
Possible test sites:
The BGStar System requires only 0.5 μL of blood to perform a
glucose test. For best results, test using blood from the tip of
any finger. The palm (at the base of the thumb) and forearm
are alternate, but less accurate test sites. Only select soft and
fleshy areas to lance. Avoid lancing any bony areas, obvious
veins and moles.
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Physiological differences
in circulation between the
fingertip, palm (at the base
of the thumb), and forearm
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.
Changes in blood glucose may be detected at
the fingertips before the palm (at the base of
the thumb) and forearm.
It is recommended that you use a fi ngertip sample if:
[1] You are testing for hypoglycemia or if you suffer from
hypoglycemia unawareness,
[2] You are testing your blood glucose within 2 hours of
eating, taking insulin or medication, exercising, or
[3] Your blood glucose results obtained from the palm (at the
base of the thumb) or forearm are not consistent with the way
you feel.
CAUTION: Please read all the instructions provided in this
Owner's Guide and practice the testing procedures before
using the BGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System. Blood
glucose monitoring should be done under the guidance of
your healthcare professional.
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