Bayer HealthCare CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meter and Ascensia CONTOURTM Test Strips - Manual (Page 12)

Testing
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Shallow Deep
Puncture Puncture
Getting the Blood Drop:
Fingertip Testing —
The depth of the
puncture depends
upon the adjustable
endcap setting you
choose and the amount
of pressure applied to the puncture
site. You should determine which
combination works best.
Press the gray endcap firmly
against the puncture site and press
the blue release button.
Wait a few seconds. Stroke your
hand and finger towards the
puncture site to form a drop of
blood. Do not squeeze around
the puncture site (“milking”).
Test immediately after you have
formed a blood drop (see page 12).
IMPORTANT: Fingertip Testing Should Be Done:
• If you think your blood glucose is low (hypoglycemia).
• When blood glucose is changing rapidly (after a
meal, insulin dose or exercise).
• If you have hypoglycemic unawareness (lack
of symptoms).
• If you get alternative site blood glucose results
that do not agree with how you feel.
• If you will be driving a car or operating machinery.
Use the gray
endcap!
Getting the Blood Dr
op