Alternate Site Testing - Accu-Chek Aviva Owner's Booklet

Performing a Blood glucose Test with Blood from Your Palm, Forearm, or Upper arm

(alternate Site Testing)

You have the option of obtaining a blood sample from other sites on your body
besides the fingertip. Alternate sites include the palm, forearm, and upper arm. The
2 palm testing sites are the fleshy areas under the thumb (A thenar) and under the
little finger (B hypothenar).
Blood obtained from the fingertip can be used at any time to test blood glucose.
If blood from an alternate site is used, there are certain times when testing is not
appropriate. This is because your blood glucose level changes faster in your fingertip
than in the alternate sites. These differences may cause you to misinterpret your
actual blood glucose level, leading to improper therapy and potential adverse health effects.
Read the next section before you try testing from alternate sites.
You may perform
a palm, forearm,
• immediately before a meal.
or upper arm
• while fasting.
test
You may nOT • up to 2 hours following a meal, when blood glucose values can rise quickly.
perform a palm, • after injecting bolus insulin, when blood glucose values can decrease rapidly.
forearm, or • after exercise.
upper arm test • if you are sick.
• if you think your blood glucose is low (hypoglycemia).
• if you sometimes do not notice when your blood glucose is low.
If you are interested in AST, talk to your healthcare professional first.
To obtain an AST cap and detailed AST instructions, contact the ACCU‑CHEK Customer Care Service Center at
1‑800‑858‑8072.
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