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Running a Blood Sugar Test
Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar
Before running your first test, make sure you set up your meter properly and run a control test.
See Sections 1 and 2 for details.
1. Wash and dry your hands.
2. Take one test strip from the vial. Close the vial cap tightly.
3. Insert the end of the test strip with the silver-colored
bars into the meter, with the yellow window facing up.
The meter turns on automatically.
4. Make sure the code on the meter matches the code on the
test strip vial.
5. When you see the flashing blood drop, hold the lancet
device against the side of your fingertip and press the
release button.
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5. Twist the cap to set the lancet
depth. Start at 2 or 3. For
tougher skin dial to a higher
number.
6. Press the plunger (like a pen) until it
clicks. The release button turns
yellow when the device is ready.
Set aside until later in the test.
Notes:
• The best depth setting is the lowest number that lets you get enough
blood for a test. Try different settings to find the one that’s right for you.
• Always use a new lancet for every test.
• To reduce the risk of infection, never share your lancet device
with anyone.
Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar
4. Snap the cap back on after
lining up the notches. The
cap easily snaps into
place.
release button
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