Alternative Site Testing (Forearm Or Palm) - Bayer HealthCare Contour User Manual

Alternative Site Testing (AST):
Use AST only when it has been
more than two hours after any
one of the following:
a meal, diabetes medication,
or exercise.
IMPORTANT: Do not use Alternative Site Testing under
the following conditions. Use fingertip testing in any of
these cases:
• If you think your blood glucose is low (hypoglycemia).
• When blood glucose is changing rapidly (after a meal,
insulin dose or exercise).
• If you have hypoglycemic unawareness (lack of symptoms).
• If you get alternative site blood glucose results that do not
agree with how you feel.
• During illness or times of stress.
• If you will be driving a car or operating machinery.
Consult your healthcare professional to determine if
alternative site testing is right for you.
Attach the clear AST
endcap to the M
lancing device.
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ICROLET
Select a puncture
site from a fleshy
area on forearm or
palm. Avoid veins,
hair, moles, bones,
and tendons.
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Use the
Clear
endcap
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