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Your fingertips are full of nerve endings (receptors), which make the fingertips feel pain more readily. Other body sites such as the forearm have fewer nerve endings per square inch than the fingertips, thus resulting in less pain. This can make alternate site testing with the FreeStyle System virtually pain-free.3 A 2004 US diabetes patient market study showed that of patients who tested using alternative sites, seven in ten believe alternate site testing to be less painful.5
 This graphic shows the concentration of nerve endings (receptors) in the fingertips vs the forearm.
Alternate site testing with the FreeStyle System offers the most test sites available and gives those who have occupations or hobbies that require extensive use of their fingers another option to fingertip testing.4
 With the FreeStyle System, a blood sample test can be performed on the fingertips, forearms, upper arms, thighs, calves, and hands.4 In addition, the FreeStyle is the only leading brand that has palm to finger equivalency. However, it is always best to consult your health care professional for acceptable sites for your testing needs.
This graphic shows where the FreeStyle System can be used for alternate site testing. As you can see, there are many places you can choose for testing besides the fingertips.4
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