Beurer GL 44 (mg/dL) - Manual (Page 19)

Beurer GL44 mg/dL 19
12 You may now use the lancing aid to take a blood sample. Please en-
sure that the blood remains a droplet and is not spread. Immediately
use the blood droplet to take a measurement.
Blood sample from the fingertip
The best penetration areas are the middle finger and
the ring finger. Firmly position the lancing aid slightly
to the side of the centre of the fingertip. Press the
trigger. Remove the lancing aid from the finger. A
round drop of blood of at least 0.6 microlitres (cor-
responds to approx. 1.4 mm, original size: ) must have formed.
Blood samples from other body parts (AST)
Find a soft area away from bones, without any visible blood vessels
and with as little hair as possible. Warm the penetration area to en-
hance circulation by gently massaging the area. Press and hold the
lancing aid against the penetration area for a few seconds and sub-
sequently press the trigger.
Continue to hold the lancing aid against the skin until a round drop
of blood has formed under the cap. Maintain the pressure until the
drop of blood reaches a size of at least 0.6 microlitres (corresponds
to approx. 1.4 mm, original size: )
Carefully lift the lancing aid off the skin.
Note
Only take blood from other areas at the following times:
• On an empty stomach (more than two hours after most recent meal).
• At least two hours after administration of insulin.
• At least two hours after physical activity.
Please also note the following:
• If the blood glucose test results do not match how you feel, carry out another test using blood
from the fingertips.
• DO NOT change your treatment purely on the basis of a measurement that was carried out
using blood taken from an alternative area. Carry out another test with blood from the finger-
tips in order to confirm the test result.
• If you often fail to notice that you have a low blood glucose level, carry out a test using blood
from the fingertips.
13 If there is an insufficient amount of blood, repeat steps 1 to 12 with a greater penetration depth.
Note
When using the AST cap, repeat measurement at different parts of the body.