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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.
1. Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap. (o)
2. Pull the cocking control out until the orange bar appears on
the release button window.
Important!
• Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated
punctures at the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
• Avoid lancing the areas with obvious veins to avoid
excessive bleeding.
• It is recommended to discard the first drop of blood as it
might contain tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.
Make Blood Glucose Test
1. Insert the test strip into the test slot of the device. Wait for
the device to display the test strip "
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2. Select the appropriate measuring mode by pressing MAIN.
• General Tests (
time since the last meal.
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" and blood drop
) - any time of day without regard to
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