5. Fingertip testing*:
Position the end of the adjustable
comfort tip against the side of the
fi ngertip. Press the trigger button,
and then lift the lancing device away
from the fi nger after the puncture
is complete.
6. Testing using an alternate test site*
7. Applying blood to the test strip:
Gently touch the test strip to the drop
of blood. The test strip will absorb the
blood. Keep the test strip in the blood
drop until you see the blood sample
end of the test strip fi ll.
8. Tagging your data:
The screen will start to count down.
After 6 seconds, your glucose level will
appear on the display screen.
You can select a Reading Tag (e.g.,
"Before Breakfast") from the list
displayed during or after countdown.
Use the DOWN button to scroll to the
correct tag. Press the ENTER button to
select that tag.
Your test result will be automatically
stored into the meter history. If a
Reading Tag is not selected in the
allotted time, it will automatically be
tagged as "No tag".
9. Sending your results:
As soon as you select the tag, your
BGM will send the results to the portal.
10. You can remove the test strip. Discard
the used test strip properly.
* Please see details in Section D.1 - Testing your Blood Glucose (pg. 12
)
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