Alternative Site Testing - Fora Diamind VOICE Owner's Manual

Alternative Site Testing

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.
Suggested Test Areas
Important:
There are limitations with AST (Alternative Site Testing).
Please consult your health care professional before you perform AST.
When to use 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:
● In 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.
for the Hand
Upper Arm
Forearm
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