Performing A Blood Glucose Test With Alternate Site - iHealth BG1 Owner's Manual

1. The device does not work; for example, the mobile device does not begin testing when the
meter is connected with the mobile device and when a test strip is inserted into the meter.
2. Discoloration of the meter casing or lancing device; for example, it is difficult to read the
labeling information.
3. Corrosion, crazing (fine cracks), embrittlement, and/or cracking of the meter casing or lancing
device.

PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST WITH ALTERNATE SITE

You have the option of taking a blood sample from other sites on your body besides the fingertip.
The iHealth system allows you to test on your palm, forearm, upper arm, calf, or thigh with
equivalent results to fingertip testing when used appropriately. Remember to replace the lancing
device cap with the clear cap and follow the above "Test blood glucose level" instructions to
perform an Alternate Site Test.
Food, medication, illness, stress, and exercise can affect blood glucose levels. Capillary blood
from the fingertips reflects these changes faster than capillary blood from other sites. AST should
be used only during steady-state times when blood glucose levels are not changing rapidly.
You may perform Alternate Site Testing in the following instances:
Upper Arm
Forearm
Palm
Finger
Thigh
Calf
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