Accu-Chek ACTIVE Instructions For Use Manual - Testing Blood Glucose

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Testing blood glucose

Testing blood glucose

5 

Please also consult the directions given at the end of 

this Chapter in the section “Notes on blood glucose 

testing”.

5.1  Preparing to test blood glucose

You need the following items to carry out the test:

 your meter with the code chip inserted

 the pack of Accu-Chek Active test strips that 

belong to the code chip

 a lancing device to collect blood

 a lancet for the lancing device

1 

Read the package insert which came with the 

test strips. 

2 

Wash your hands with warm water and soap, 

and dry them well before you start to perform 

the test. 

This helps remove any residues from the skin (e.g. 

from food, drinks or skin cream) which can disturb 

the test. This also stimulates blood flow and reduces 

contamination of the puncture site.

3 

Prepare your lancing device to collect blood.