Testing On Your Palm Or Forearm - Sanofi-aventis BG STAR Owner's Manual

Remove the Lancet: When you have finished testing, snap off the cap from the lancing device.
While the lancet is still in the lancing device, replace the lancet cover onto the lancet. You can
then safely handle the used lancet.
Extract the lancet from the lancet holder cup by pulling on the plastic collar of the lancet (near the
middle of the lancet).
Replace the lancing device cap onto the lancing device until it snaps or clicks into place.
Discard Properly: Discard the used BGStar Test Strip and Lancet properly.
WARNING: The lancing device and lancets should only be used by one person. Never share
lancing devices or lancets. Used test strips, lancets, and lancing devices may be considered
biohazardous or medical waste in your city or town. Follow recommended safety measures for
removal and disposal of test strips and lancets (e.g. contact your health professional) in order
to reduce the risk of accidental lancet injury and transmission of infectious diseases. Used test
strips and lancets should be placed in sharps containers (such as biohazard containers), hard
plastic containers (such as detergent bottles), or metal containers (such as an empty coffee
can). Such containers should be sealed and disposed of properly.

9 Testing on Your Palm or Forearm

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Testing glucose levels with blood obtained from the palm (at the base of the thumb) or forearm
may reduce the pain of testing. The technique for testing on the palm and forearm is slightly
different than testing on the finger. Always discuss changes to your testing habits with your
health professional.
Application number: 184338
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Date of revision: August 18, 2011
s-a Version 2.1 dated August 26, 2011