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How to Test Blood Glucose

Check supplies. Always check your supplies before
using. Check meter for damage (damaged or cracked
display, missing or damaged buttons). If any damage is
seen, do not use Meter. Call for assistance. Check Strip
vials for damage. Discard any vials that appear cracked
or broken.
1. Check dates on Test Strip vial being used. Do not
use if 120 days past written date or date next to EXP,
whichever comes first
2. Wash hands (and forearm for alternate site testing).
Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
3. Remove Test Strip from vial. Recap vial
immediately.
Note: Use Test Strip quickly after removal from vial.
Test Strips that have been left out of vial too
long will give error message when used. Discard
old Test Strip and use new Test Strip for testing.
4. With Meter off, insert Test Strip
Contact End (Contacts facing up)
into Test Port.
Meter turns on. Keep Test Strip in
Meter until testing is finished.
5. Match Code in Display to Code on
Test Strip vial being used. If Codes
do not match, see Coding. Apply
Sample Symbol appears in Display.
Note: Letter printed before the number on
Code Chip and vial label code will
not appear in Meter Display.
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Contacts
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