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FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System .................................................................2-3
Important Health-Related Information ..................................................................................... 4
The FreeStyle Lite Meter and FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
The FreeStyle Lite Meter and How It Works ..........................................................................5-6
The FreeStyle Lite Meter Display ............................................................................................7-8
The FreeStyle Lite Test Strip .................................................................................................. 9-10
The FreeStyle Control Solution ........................................................................................... 10-11
Performing a Control Solution Test.................................................................................... 12-13
Testing Your Blood Glucose
Testing Your Blood Glucose .... ................................................................................................. 14
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ....................................................................................... 15-17
LO and HI Readings ................................................................................................................... 18
Using Your Meter's Lights .......................................................................................................... 19
Setting Up Your Meter ................................................................................................................ 20
Setting the Reminder Alarms .............................................................................................. 20-21
Setting the Sound, Time, Time Format ................................................................................... 22
Setting the Date and Date Format ........................................................................................... 23
Meter Memory, 7-, 14- and 30-Day Averages ......................................................................... 24
Test Results (Blood Glucose, Control Solution) ..................................................................... 25
Data Download ............................................................................................................................ 26
Battery ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................ 27-28
Caring for Your Meter ................................................................................................................ 28
Error Messages ....................................................................................................................... 29-31
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 32
FreeStyle Lite System Specifications ......................................................................................... 33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Important Information About Your FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System ..............2-3 Important Health-Related Information ..................4 The FreeStyle Lite Meter and FreeStyle Lite Test Strip The FreeStyle Lite Meter and How It Works ................5-6 The FreeStyle Lite Meter Display ....................7-8 The FreeStyle Lite Test Strip ....................
  • Page 2: Important Information About Your Freestyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System

    0.3µl So You Can Test on a Variety of Locations Blood Glucose Monitoring System How the FreeStyle Lite System Should Be Used • The FreeStyle Lite system is intended for use outside the body (in Many Test Sites Available other words, in vitro diagnostic use only). •...
  • Page 3: Important Health-Related Information

    If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, WARNING: consult your physician immediately. • The FreeStyle Lite system contains small parts that may be • Test results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) mean low blood glucose dangerous if swallowed.
  • Page 4: The Freestyle Lite Meter And How It Works

    The FreeStyle Lite Meter and How It Works Data Port Download test results. Requires a System Check Screen compatible data management system. This screen always appears when the meter is turned on For more information, please go to our so that you can make sure the display is working properly.
  • Page 5: The Freestyle Lite Meter Display

    Appears if your meter meter memory. The unit of measurement setting is out of the operating of your FreeStyle Lite meter is temperature range. Control Solution Test Result Symbol preset and cannot be changed. Shows that you have marked a test result as a control solution test.
  • Page 6: The Freestyle Lite Test Strip

    Important Test Strip Information strips are working properly. • The FreeStyle Lite system has an operating range of 4° to 40° C For information on how to obtain control solution, call Customer (40° to 104° F). Care.
  • Page 7: Performing A Control Solution Test

    When the meter switches on, this screen record on the bottle. will appear so that you can make sure the • Use only FreeStyle control solution with your FreeStyle Lite system. display is working properly. • Replace the cap on the control solution bottle immediately after System Check using.
  • Page 8: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    “c” button • With the FreeStyle Lite meter, you can test your blood glucose on again for two seconds. your forearm, fingers, upper arm, hand, thigh or calf. •...
  • Page 9: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    Note: If you do not start the test within two minutes, the meter will glucose), or if you suffer from hypoglycaemia unawareness, we turn off. To restart your meter, take out the unused FreeStyle Lite test recommend that you test on your fingers.
  • Page 10: Lo And Hi Readings

    LO and HI Readings • Do not press the FreeStyle Lite test strip against the test site. Important: Low or high blood glucose readings can indicate a potentially • Do not scrape the blood onto the FreeStyle Lite test strip.
  • Page 11: Meter Set-Up

    01234. You are now in the reminder alarm • When a FreeStyle Lite test strip is removed from the meter. setting mode and the “0” is blinking. If you use either the backlight or the test light during the test mode, c”...
  • Page 12: Setting Sound/Time/Time Format

    Setting the Sound Press the “ m” button to move to the hour setting. There are three (3) sound volume options: With the hour blinking, press the “c” button until the correct hour appears. Select hour Press the “ m” button to move to the minute setting.
  • Page 13: Setting The Date And Date Format

    Meter Results Setting the Date and Date Format c” button Meter Memory With the month blinking, press the “ until the correct month appears. • To Enter m” button to move to the day setting. Press the “ Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted). Press the “m” button and release;...
  • Page 14: Test Results (Blood Glucose, Control Solution)

    Data Download Test Results The meter stores the last 400 test readings with time and date. You The “PC” symbol displays when a data cable may scroll through all of the readings by pressing and holding the “c” is inserted in the meter data port. You cannot button.
  • Page 15: Meter Maintenance

    Install the battery with the positive (+) sign up Battery toward you. Your FreeStyle Lite meter comes with one preinstalled, #2032, 3 volt, lithium battery. The battery provides enough power for the meter to perform about 500 tests. If your battery runs low, the battery...
  • Page 16: System Troubleshooting

    Error 1 hyperglycaemia. Possible Causes Conduct a control solution test using a new FreeStyle Lite test strip. • Sample is too small. If the results of the control solution test are within the appropriate •...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    FreeStyle Lite test strip from which you started for up to 60 seconds from the time of the first application. If necessary, repeat the test using a new FreeStyle Lite test strip and a larger blood sample. Defective test strip.
  • Page 18: Freestyle Lite System Specifications

    FreeStyle Lite System Specifications Assay Method Coulometric electrochemical sensor Automatic Shutoff Two minutes after last user action Battery Life 500 tests Calibration Plasma equivalent Haematocrit 15% to 65% Measurement Units Either mg/dL or mmol/L Meter Storage Temp. -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
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