TaiDoc Technology Corporation PLUS One Owner's Manual
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17Alternative Site TestingYou can test on a variety of locations on your body.Important:There are limitations with AST(Alternative Site Testing).Please consult your health careprofessional before youperform AST.Suggested Test Areasfor the HandForearmUpper ArmWhen to use AST?Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect bloodglucose levels. Capillary blood at the fingertip reflects these changesfaster than capillary blood at other sites. Thus, when testing bloodglucose during or immediately after a meal, physical exercise, or anyother event, take a blood sample from your finger only.We strongly recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the followingtimes:● In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the lastmeal).● Two hours or more after taking insulin.● Two hours or more after exercise.Do NOT use AST if:● You think your blood glucose is low.● You are unaware of hypoglycemia.● You are testing for hyperglycemia.● Your AST results do not match the way you feel.● Your routine glucose results often fluctuate. |
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