| Definitely read the info with your meter and your lancing device. The device that came with my Free Style Lite can lance either my fingers or an alternate site depending on the cap I use. The Microlet could not.
It's also recommended that you talk to your doctor about alternate site testing. Your fingers have some of the smallest blood vessles in your body, and there a lot of them crammed into a tiny space. This is what gives us our sense of touch. Because of this, blood sugar changes are registered faster in the fingers than in larger veins such as those found in the arms. This is why it is not recommended for people with hypoglycemia unawareness or if you think you are low and are testing to verify. You may already be low, but the alternate site hasn't caught up yet, if you get my drift. Your alternate site will always be just a little behind your fingers.
I personally don't do alternate site testing. I am very happy with my fingers, but that's not to say it won't ever change.
__________________   Jessi 24
Pre-D Sept. 2008 BS Range (45-280)
Diet and Exercise One Touch Ultra Smart named Alice (Thanks PaleFaceGirl!)
A1C: 5.7 | 
