Performing a Fingertip Blood Glucose Test
Prepare > Check the Use By Date > Insert Test Strip > Test Blood Sample > bG Result
1.
Wash and dry your hands.
Dirty hands could affect
results.
Prepare the lancing device for
a fingertip test.
Always use a new lancet with
each test.
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2.
Check the use by date on the
test strip container. Do not
use test strips past the use
by date.
3.
Insert the test strip into the
meter in the direction of the
arrow. The meter turns on.
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