Sanofi-aventis BG STAR Owner's Manual page 5

[1] For quantitative measuring of blood glucose levels from fresh capillary whole blood samples
taken from the fingertip, palms (at the base of the thumb), or forearms.
[2] For in vitro diagnostic (i.e. outside of the body) use only.
[3] With BGStar Test Strips and BGStar Control Solution only. Do not use other brands of test
strips and control solution with this meter. This may produce inaccurate results.
[4] For use at home (over the counter (OTC)) by persons with diabetes, or in a clinical setting by
health professionals, as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.
Do not use the BGStar System for:
[1] The diagnosis of diabetes.
[2] Testing the glucose levels of neonates (children under 4 weeks).
[3] Testing glucose levels of arterial or venous blood.
[4] Testing glucose from sites other than the fingertip, palm (at the base of the thumb), or
forearm.
Possible test sites:
The BGStar System requires only 0.5 μL of blood to perform a glucose test. For best results, test
using blood from the tip of any finger. The palm (at the base of the thumb) and forearm are
alternate, but less accurate test sites. Only select soft and fleshy areas to lance. Avoid lancing any
bony areas, obvious veins and moles.
Physiological differences in circulation between the fingertip, palm (at the base of the thumb),
and forearm may result in differences in blood glucose measurements between these sites.
Differences in glucose concentrations may be observed after eating, taking insulin, medication, or
exercise. Changes in blood glucose may be detected at the fingertips before the palm (at the base
of the thumb) and forearm.
It is recommended that you use a fingertip sample if:
[1] you are testing for hypoglycemia or if you suffer from hypoglycemia unawareness;
Application number: 184338
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Date of revision: August 18, 2011
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