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Checking Your Blood Glucose
8. Remove the test strip.
If you remove the test strip before this step, you will still see
the available soft keys.
Be sure to discard used test strips. (You can only use
test strips once.)
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Performing a Blood Glucose Test
Figure 7-10 shows the parts of the FreeStyle® lancing device.
To ensure accurate results, wash your hands and the
test site (for example, your forearm) with soap and
water. Do not leave any cream or lotion on the test
site. Thoroughly dry your hands and the test site.
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Figure 7-10
Gray cap, for finger testing
Food Library
Cocking handle
Depth settings dial
Depth indicator window
Release button
Clear cap, for testing sites
other than the finger
Power/Backlight
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