Important Information About Arm Testing (continued)
•You should also use fingertip testing whenever you have a concern about hypoglycaemia (insulin reactions) such as when driving a car, particularly if you suffer from hypoglycaemic unawareness (lack of symptoms to indicate an insulin reaction), as arm testing may fail to detect hypoglycaemia.
What you should do:•Use arm or fingertip samples for testing prior to, or more than two hours after, meals, insulin doses, or physical exercise.
•Routine testing before meals can be done either at the fingertip or the arm.
•Consult your healthcare professional before you begin using the arm for testing.
STEP 1 Install the OneTouch® UltraClear™ Cap.To aid in obtaining a blood sample from the arm, replace the regular sampler cap with the OneTouch® UltraClear™ cap. If necessary, set the sampler for a deeper puncture.
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