Lifescan Blood Glucose Monitoring System Blood Glucose Meter User Manual


 
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Getting a blood sample
Step 2
Insert a sterile lancet into the OneTouch
®
Lancing Device
Insert the lancet into the holder and push
in firmly. Twist the protective disk until it
separates from the lancet and save the disk
for later use. Do not twist the lancet.
Step 3
Replace the blue cap by snapping it back on
Step 4
Adjust the depth setting
The OneTouch
®
Lancing Device has nine puncture depth settings,
numbered 1 through 9. The smaller numbers are for a shallower
puncture, and the larger numbers are for a deeper puncture.
Shallower punctures work for children and most adults. Deeper
punctures work well for people with thick or callused skin. Twist the
blue cap until the correct setting appears.
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