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Unusual Test Results
If your blood glucose result doesn’t match the way you feel,
follow these steps:
1. run a control test (see page 20);
2. retest your blood glucose (see page 10);
3. call your doctor immediately if your result still does not agree
with the way you feel.
Alternative Site Testing
Blood samples for glucose testing may be taken from sites
other than your fingertips. Alternative site testing using blood
from the forearm or palm may give glucose results that signifi-
cantly differ from fingertip blood. Differences occur when blood
glucose levels are changing rapidly, such as after a meal, after
insulin and with exercise.
We recommend the following:
1. Consult your healthcare professional to determine if
alternative site testing is right for you.
2. Use a fingertip sample for testing blood glucose whenever
you will be participating in risky activities, such as before
driving a car or operating machinery.
3. Alternative site testing is not recommended if you have
hypoglycemic unawareness (you do not recognize the
symptoms of or cannot tell when you have low blood glucose).
Please consult with your healthcare professional if you have
low blood glucose levels.
4. Select a soft, fleshy area of skin that is free from hair and
visible veins for alternative site testing. Wash the site with
soap and warm water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Use alternative site testing for blood glucose tests only when
it is more than 2 hours after:
• a meal • taking medication • exercise