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2. Get your sample and fill the test strip
Tip: Before you lance, you'll want to stimulate the blood flow by
lowering your hand to waist level and gently massaging your finger.
3. Lance the site
a. Hold the lancing device firmly against the side of your fingertip.
b. Press the lancing button.
c. Squeeze your finger, if needed, until a blood drop forms.
4. Return to your PDM, make sure the strip is in the PDM and your
screen reads "Apply a blood sample to the strip".
Bring the strip to the blood at a slight angle.
What if my levels are too low or high?
"LOW" or "HIGH" blood glucose readings can indicate a potentially serious condition requiring immediate
medical attention. If you get either a "LOW treat your low BG" reading or a "HIGH check for ketones"
reading, first check and see if you feel hypo- or hyperglycemic symptoms. If you do not, retest and perform
a control solution test to ensure the system is working properly. If not, or if you feel any symptoms related to
hypo- or hyperglycemia, follow your healthcare provider's recommendation.
Test Strip Do's and Don'ts
DO
:
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Only use FreeStyle test strips and FreeStyle
Control Solution with the PDM (Other brands may
produce inaccurate results)
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Match the code on the PDM to the side of the vial
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Use a slight angle to bring the test strip to
the blood
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Use only one edge of the strip per test
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Add more blood to the strip if the PDM doesn't
display "Checking"
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Only use each strip once
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Throw away the used lancet in a puncture-resistant
container and wash hands thoroughly
WARNING:
Measurements obtained from alternate site testing should not be used to calculate insulin doses with Omnipod Insulin Management System.
Caution: Consult User Guide.
For more information about blood glucose testing, control solution testing, manual blood glucose test entry and the Suggested Bolus Calculator, see
Chapter 7, Checking Your Blood Glucose, in your Omnipod
OMNIPOD
DON'T:
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Test your blood glucose while your PDM is
connected via USB to a computer. This could
result in a shock.
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Press the strip against the test site
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Scrape the blood onto the strip
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Apply blood to the flat side of the strip
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Apply blood to the strip when it is out of the meter
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Put blood or other foreign objects into the test
strip port
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Pull strip away before you hear 1 beep or see
"Checking" on the screen
+
Use strips beyond the expiration date printed on
the package, as this may cause inaccurate results.
Insulin Management System User Guide.
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INSTRUCTIONS |
Checking blood glucose
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