Blood Glucose Testing - Freestyle Libre User Manual

Blood Glucose Testing

You can use the built-in meter to check your blood glucose, whether you
are wearing a Sensor or not . Be sure to read the test strip instructions for
use prior to using the built-in meter .
Step
1
CAUTION: Test on your fingers in accordance
with the Intended Use in this section .
Wash your hands with warm soapy water for
accurate results . Thoroughly dry your hands .
To warm the site, apply a warm dry pad or rub
vigorously for a few seconds .
Note: Do not use lotion or cream on the test
site . Avoid moles, veins, bones, and tendons .
Bruising may occur at the test site . If you get a
bruise, consider selecting another site .
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Action
Step Action
2
Check the test strip expiration date . Do not use expired test
strips as they may give inaccurate results .
3
Open the foil test strip packet at the notch and
tear down to remove the test strip . Use the test
strip immediately after removing from the foil
packet .
4
Insert the test strip with the three black lines at
the end facing up . Push the strip in until it stops .
Note: The Reader's built-in meter turns off after
2 minutes of inactivity . Remove and reinsert the
unused test strip to restart the built-in meter .
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