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Important Information on Alternative Site Testing (AST)
The Embrace ® WAVE+ Blood Glucose Monitoring System can test
for blood glucose from areas other than your fingertip such as
palm and forearm (alternative site testing, or AST). Alternative
site testing can be less painful than fingertip testing, but because
of the physiological differences between your fingertip and palm
and forearm (1) ; alternative site test result maybe significantly
different from fingertip testing result under certain conditions. You
should consult your doctor or healthcare professional before using
alternative site testing.
DO AST ONLY in the following intervals:
• In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since last meal)
• 2 hours or more after taking insulin
• 2 hours or more after exercise
Alternative site measurements should never be used to calibrate continuous glucose
monitors (CGMs). Alternative site testing should be performed only during steady-state
(when glucose is not changing rapidly).
Alternative site measurements should never be used for insulin dosing calculations.
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