Preparing The Lancing Device - Fora Diamond MINI DM30 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Important!
To reduce the chance of infection:
• Never share a lancet or a lancing device.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
• Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the
lancets and the lancing device.

Preparing the Lancing Device

1. Remove the cap. (i)
2. Insert a new lancet firmly into the white lancet holder cup.
3. Remove the protective disk on the lancet. (j)
Hold the lancet firmly in place and twist off the protective disk.
4. Replace the cap until it snaps or clicks into place.
5. Rotate the dial to set the desired lancing depth. (k)
6. Pull the cocking control out until the orange bar appears on the
release button window. (l)
Obtaining the Blood Sample
Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of
blood:
• Wash and dry your hands before starting.
• Select the puncture site either on your fingertips or other body
parts.
• Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
Blood from the fingertip
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1. Press the lancing device tip firmly against the lower side of
your fingertip.
2. Press the release button to prick your finger. A click indicates
that the puncture is complete. (m)
Blood from sites other than the fingertip
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Alternative site testing (AST) is when individuals check their
blood glucose levels using other areas of the body other than
the fingertips. The FORA test strips allow AST to be performed
on sites other than the fingertips. Please consult your health care
professional before you begin AST. (n)
We strongly recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the
following times:
• During a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the
last meal).
• Two hours or more after taking insulin.
• Two hours or more after exercise.
Do NOT use AST if:
• You think your blood glucose is low.
• You may not notice if you are hypoglycemic.
• Your AST results are inconsistent with the way you feel.
• You are testing for hyperglycemia.
• Your routine glucose results often fluctuate.
To obtain a blood sample from the alternative sites, please rub
the puncture site for approximately 20 seconds.
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