Operation Manual

13
Blood Glucose Tests
2
You may perform
a forearm or
upper arm test
• immediately before a meal.
• while fasting.
You may NOT
perform a
forearm or upper
arm test
• up to 2hours following a meal, when blood glucose values can rise quickly.
• after injecting bolus insulin, when blood glucose values can decrease rapidly.
• after exercise.
• if you are sick.
• if you think your blood glucose is low (hypoglycemia).
• if you sometimes do not notice when your blood glucose is low.
If you are interested in AST, talk to your healthcare professional first.
To obtain an AST cap and detailed AST instructions, contact Roche.
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