Beurer GL 50 (mg/dL) - Manual (Page 20)

20 Beurer GL50 mg/dL
4 Lancing to take a blood sample
The lancing device can now be used to take a blood sample. Make
sure that the blood remains as a droplet and is not spread.
- Blood sample from the fingertip
Firmly position the lancing device slightly to the side of the centre of
the fingertip. Press the trigger. Remove the lancing device from the
finger. A round drop of blood of at least 0.6 microlitres (corresponds
to approx. 1.4 mm, original size: ) must have formed.
- Blood sample from other body parts (AST)
Find a soft area away from any bones, without any visible blood ves-
sels and with as little hair as possible. Warm the penetration area to
enhance circulation by gently massaging the area. Press and hold the
lancing device against the penetration area for a few seconds and
then press the trigger. Continue to hold the lancing device 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 mi-
crolitres (corresponds to approx. 1.4 mm, original size: ). Carefully
remove the lancing device from the skin.
Note
Only take blood from other areas of the body 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 your fingertip.
• 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 your fin-
gertip 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 your fingertip.
5 If necessary, repeat the process
If you do not obtain sufficient blood, repeat the lancing process with a greater penetration
depth in a different area.