Operation Manual

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Testing your blood glucose
Test your blood glucose
NOTE: Many people find it helpful to practise testing with
control solution before testing with blood for the first
time. See page62.
Preparing for a test
Have these things ready when you test:
OneTouchSelect Plus Flex™ Meter
OneTouch®Select™ Plus Test Strips
Lancing device
Sterile lancets
3 Taking a test
NOTE:
• Use only OneTouch®Select™ Plus Test Strips.
• Make sure your meter and test strips are about the
same temperature before you test.
• Do Not test if there is condensation (water build-up) on
your meter. Move your meter and test strips to a cool,
dry spot and wait for the meter surface to dry before
testing.
• Keep test strips in a cool, dry place between 5°C and
30°C.