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PRODIGY AutoCode® Blood Glucose Meter
the blood into the test strip, much like a straw,
when the tip touches the blood sample. Blood
should be applied only on the very tip. Blood
applied to the bottom or sides of the test strip
may cause inaccurate readings. It is important that
the test strip does not bend at all when applying
the sample.
Tip Three —Using a Sideways Approach
When testing, it may be helpful to hold the meter
on one side rather than flat or face up. In this
position, the test strip sticks out of one end and
the side with the buttons faces towards you.
The idea here is that the finger can be brought to
the test strip from below until it touches the tip of
the test strip. Then, the meter can be repositioned
so the sample touches the absorbent opening
at the end of the test strip. Notice how the meter
can be positioned so that the test strip can be
sticking out to the left or to the right. This allows
for either hand to be used for testing.
Example
• Step 1—Gently milk the finger to bring blood
to the finger.
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• Step 2—Puncture the finger.
• Step 3—Hold the meter in your hand. Place
your index finger under the test strip to help
you guide the meter to where you have
lanced.
• Step 4—Using overlapping dragging
motions in an upward direction, repeat the
motion around the puncture sight until you
hear the meter beep then say, "testing."
• Step 5—Hold the test strip in place until you
hear the meter say your test results.
Tip Four —Practice, Practice, Practice
As with all new skills, practicing is the key to
feeling comfortable performing this new skill with
confidence and ease. Don't give up; remember
to practice, practice, practice. We suggest using
Prodigy control solution when practicing.
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Practice until, with relative ease, you can get a
test result that falls within the target range for the
Prodigy control solution three (3) tests in a row.
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It can be helpful to have someone with sight to
watch you practice in order to provide feedback
or to answer any questions you may have.
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