Performing A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm (Alternate Site Testing) - Accu-Chek Nano Manual Del Usuario

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Blood Glucose Tests

Performing a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Palm (Alternate Site Testing)

You have the option of obtaining a blood sample from other sites on your body besides
the fingertip. Alternate sites include 2 palm testing sites. 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 di erences may cause you to misinterpret your actual
blood glucose level, leading to improper therapy and potential adverse health e ects.
Read the next section before you try testing from alternate sites.
You may
• immediately before a meal.
perform a palm
• 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.
test
• after exercise.
• 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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