User manual LIFESCAN LANCING DEVICE

[. . . ] ⷠNever share a lancet or a lancing device with anyone. ⷠAlways use a new, sterile lancet ­ lancets are for single use only. Before you test your blood glucose, wash your hands and the sample site with warm, soapy water. [. . . ] Before you test your blood glucose, wash your hands and the sample site with warm, soapy water. See the instructions that came with your meter for important information about sampling from the forearm or palm. Forearm Choose a fleshy area of the forearm away from bone or visible veins. Sometimes there is less blood flow to the forearm than to the fingertips. To help you get a large enough drop of blood, you may gently massage or apply warmth to the site to increase blood flow. install the OneTouch® AST TM Clear Cap on the OneTouch® Lancing Device The OneTouch® AST TM Clear Cap is used for forearm and palm sampling only. Palm Choose a fleshy area on the palm below your thumb or little finger. Select a spot with no visible veins and away from deep lines, which may cause your blood sample to smear. If it does not click, it may have been cocked when you inserted the lancet. Puncture your finger Hold the OneTouch® Lancing Device firmly against the side of your finger. Place the lancet protective disk on a hard surface then push the lancet tip into the flat side of the disk. It is important to discard the used lancet carefully after each use to avoid unintended lancet stick injuries. Get a round drop of blood Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood forms on your fingertip. Follow the instructions in your meter's owner's booklet for proper sample application. Dry the area and gently squeeze another drop of blood or puncture a new site. To clean these items, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent. [. . . ] Follow the instructions in your meter's owner's booklet for proper sample application. Dry the area and gently squeeze another drop of blood or puncture a new site. To clean these items, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent. [. . . ]