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until it snaps into place. Be careful not to touch the exposed
needle on the lancet.
Set the Lancing Level: The WaveSense
Lancing Device offers 8 depth settings.
Rotate the dial to the desired setting as
shown in the depth indicator window. Level
1 is the most shallow; level 8 is the deepest.
If you have never lanced before, it is recom-
mended that you start at level 3.
Cock the Handle: Pull the cocking handle out until it clicks.
You may have already cocked the handle accidentally while
inserting the lancet; this is OK.
The lancing device is now ready
for use.
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Insert a WaveSense Presto Test Strip:
Insert a new WaveSense Presto Test Strip into
the meter.
Make sure you insert the test strip, with the
contact bars facing up, into the strip port.
The meter will be activated when the test
strip is fully inserted.
Note: If you do not start the test within 3 min-
utes, the meter will be deactivated. To reactivate
your meter, take out the unused WaveSense
Presto Test Strip and reinsert it into the meter.
Meter Ready For Test: The meter now
displays the blood drop and test strip
symbols. The WaveSense Presto System is now ready for you
to apply blood. You do not need to set a calibration code for
this meter.
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Lancing
Lance Test Site: To ensure accurate results, wash hands with
warm, soapy water and dry before every glucose test. For
details on possible test sites, refer to chapter 3, “Important
Information About Your WaveSense Presto System.”
For instructions on how to test on your palm or forearm,
please refer to chapter 8, “Testing On Your Palm or Forearm.”
Note: Keep your hand warm or gently
massage the site you are lancing to
stimulate blood flow.
Press the lancing device against the
site to be lanced. Press the release
button.
Express Blood Drop: Wipe away
the first blood drop that appears
using a clean tissue or paper
towel. Squeeze from the base of
your finger up towards the tip,
until a second small blood drop
forms. Do not squeeze directly
around the lanced area.