Testing On Your Palm - AgaMatrix Liberty Owner's Booklet

Remove the Lancet
When you have fi nished testing,
unscrew the cap and remove it from
the lancing device.
While the lancet is still in the
lancing device, replace the lancet
cover onto the lancet. You can then
safely handle the used lancet.
Extract the lancet from the lancet
holder cup by pulling on the
plastic collar of the lancet (near
the middle of the lancet). Discard
the used lancet properly.
Twist the lancing device cap
until it locks into place.
38 How to Test Your Blood Glucose Level
Testing glucose levels with blood obtained from the palm
(at the base of the thumb) may reduce the pain of testing.
The technique for testing on the palm is slightly diff erent
than testing on the fi nger. Always discuss changes to your
testing sites with your physician.
Prepare the Lancing Device
You may need to increase the depth setting of the lancing
device to produce a suffi cient blood drop.
Rub Test Site
To increase the blood fl ow in your
palm, rub the area at the base of
your thumb. Ensure that your palm is
facing up and held level.
Lance Test Site
Press the tip of the lancing device
against your skin on the palm of your
hand (at the base of the thumb).
Firmly hold the lancing device tip
to your palm for 2 seconds before
pressing the release button.

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