Preparing The Blood Glucose Test - Medisana MediTouch 2 Instruction Manual

5 Operating

5.2 Preparing the blood glucose test

Using the lancing device
The lancing device enables you to hygienically
and easily draw a drop of blood for the blood
glucose test and it is quick and painless.
The lancing device can be set to the sensitivity
of your skin. You can adjust the tip to 6 different
lancing depths. Twist the cap end in the appro-
priate direction until the arrow is pointing to the
number for the lancing depth you want.
1) Consult the following for the
suitable lancing depth:
1 - 2 for soft or thin skin,
3 - 4 for normal skin and
5 - 6 for thick or callous skin.
2) Never use a lancet or a lancing
device that belongs to another
person.
Use a new sterile lancet for each
test.
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WARNING
Lancets are intended to be used only once.
Used test strips and lancets are consider-
ed hazardous, biological non-biode-
g
gradable waste.
Dispose of them taking into account that
they are capable of spreading infection.
Dispose of the lancets so that there is no
risk of injury or infection to other people.
Inserting a lancet into the lancing device
Before using the lancing device you need to
insert a lancet.
WARNING
Before performing a blood glucose test and
before using the lancing device, make sure
you read section 2 on the safety instruc-
tions carefully, especially item 2.2 Instruc-
tions for your health and 2.3 Instructions
on how to use the blood glucose test
strips.