Testing Your Blood Glucose - OneTouch UltraEasy User Manual

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Testing your blood glucose

Getting a blood sample
Overview of the Lancing Device
*The blue (or black) cap and clear cap are also used for depth adjustment
NOTE: If you do not have a lancing device, please refer to the instructions that came with your lancing device.
 CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection:
• Make sure to wash the puncture site with soap and water before
sampling.
• Never share a lancet or a lancing device with anyone.
Cocking control Release button
Blue (or black) cap*
(for fingertip sampling)
TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE
Clear Cap*
(for alternate site sampling)
Depth indicator
Protective disk
Sterile lancet
• Always use a new, sterile lancet—lancets are for single use only.
• Keep your meter and lancing device clean. See Caring for your
system in Section 6.
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Lancet point