Fora 6 Connect Owner's Manual page 12

Blood from sites other than the fingertip (For Blood
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Glucose Test Strip Only)
Alternative site testing (AST) is when individuals check their
blood glucose levels using other areas of the body other
than the fingertips. The FORA test strips allow AST to be
performed on sites other than the fingertips. Please consult
your health care professional before you begin AST.
We strongly recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the
following times:
• During a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since
the last meal).
• Two hours or more after taking insulin.
• Two hours or more after exercise.
Do NOT use AST if:
• You think your blood glucose is low.
• You may not notice if you are hypoglycemic.
• Your AST results are inconsistent with the way you feel.
• You are testing for hyperglycemia.
• Your routine glucose results often fluctuate.
To obtain a blood sample from the alternative sites, please
rub the puncture site for approximately 20 seconds.
1. Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap.
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2. Pull the cocking control out until the orange bar appears
on the release button window.
Important!
• Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated
punctures at the same spot may cause soreness and
calluses.
• Avoid lancing the areas with obvious veins to avoid
excessive bleeding.
• It is recommended to discard the first drop of blood as it
might contain tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.
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