Alternate Site Testing (Ast) - ReliOn CONFIRM Manual De Instrucciones De Usuario

ALTERNATE SITE TESTING (AST)

Important Information About AST
Sites other than your fingertip may have fewer nerve endings so obtaining
a blood sample from these sites may be less painful. The technique for AST
is different from fingertip testing. Blood glucose testing results from sites
other than your fingertip could be significantly different. Physiological
differences in circulation between the fingertip and palm may result in
differences in blood glucose measurements between these sites. Differences
in glucose concentrations may be observed after eating, taking insulin
medication, or exercise and are typically shown more quickly in the fingertip
than in the palm.
Consult with your diabetes healthcare professional prior to testing from a site
other than your fingertips.
AST results must not be used to calibrate continuous glucose monitoring
systems or for insulin dose calculations.
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