I-SENS AutoChek t Owner's Booklet - Ast Precautions
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Acceptable situation for AST
• Fasting period
• Before a meal
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Before sleeping
• Do not ignore the symptoms of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
• When the results of the test do not reflect one’s opinion, retest using the
fingertip test. If the test results do not reflect one’s opinion, please consult
a doctor.
• Do not rely on the AST results for changing one’s treatment method
• The amount glucose in alternative sites differs from person to person
• Before using AST, please consult your regular physician
Situation requiring fingertip test
• When the glucose levels are rapidly increasing during the
two hours after a meal or exercise
• When sick or when glucose levels seem quite lower than test value
• When hypoglycemia is not well recognized
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When insulin has the biggest effect 2 hours after an insulin injection
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