Fora 6 Plus Owner's Manual page 15

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.
Alternative site sample results may be different from fingertip sample results
when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g., after a meal, after taking insulin,
or during or after exercise).
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 rely on test results at an alternative sampling site, but use samples taken
from the fingertip, if any of the following applies:
• You think your blood sugar is low.
• You are not aware of symptoms when you become hypoglycemic.
• The results do not agree with the way you feel.
• After a meal.
• After exercise.
• During illness.
• During times of stress.
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.
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