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Wash and dry your hands
Wash your hands with warm water and dry them well. Cream, grease or food residue skews the result, and warm water improves circulation in the fingers.
Step 2 of 6
Prepare the lancing device
Remove the tip, push a sterile lancet in fully and twist off the needle's protective disc. Set the puncture depth (6 levels available), close the tip until it clicks and cock the device.
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Insert the test strip
Insert the strip into the measurement slot, contacts first, all the way in. The glucometer powers on by itself — «CH» and a blinking drop icon appear. Apply blood within 2 minutes, or the device shuts off.
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Lance your finger
Press the lancing device firmly against the side of your fingertip pad and press the release button. A click means the puncture is done. Squeeze the finger gently to form a blood drop — don't smear it.
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Apply the blood drop
When the drop icon blinks, touch the strip's absorbent well to the blood drop. Blood is drawn in automatically. Make sure the confirmation window fills completely.
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Read the result
The glucometer counts down for 7 seconds and shows your glucose level. The result is saved automatically. A smiley means the result is within range; a sad face means it's outside the acceptable range.
Important
Dispose of the strip and needle correctly
After the reading, eject the test strip with the eject button and carefully remove the needle from the lancing device. Do not throw the used strip and needle in regular trash — dispose of them as biohazard / sharps waste per local rules.
Important
Never re-apply blood
If the confirmation window didn't fill during the countdown, do not try to add blood to the same strip.
- Remove the strip and repeat the test with a new one
- Don't smear the strip or press it with your finger
- Use only a fresh drop of capillary blood
Tip
Alternative puncture sites
Besides the fingertip, blood can be taken from the palm, forearm or upper arm (the AST system) using the clear cap from the kit. Don't use AST when low sugar is suspected, and always consult your doctor.