Accu-Chek Advantage User Manual

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Step

Action

6

Press the plunger on the end of
the lancet device all the way
down until you hear a click.

You will also see a yellow dot

appear in the center of the clear
release button.

Getting a drop of
blood con’t

7

Wash your hands in warm

soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Step

Action

8

Let your arm hang down at your
side briefly to increase blood
flow to the fingertip.

9 Grasp your finger near the area

to be pricked and gently
massage for three seconds.

NOTE: The best place to prick the
finger is on the side of the
fingertip because it has the best
blood supply and may be the
most comfortable area. You
might find that using a different
finger on a different hand each
time is a good idea.

Blood Sugar T

esting

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