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You can still change this
setting by pressing the
DOWN ( ) or UP
( ) arrow buttons, if
you haven't removed
the test strip from the
meter yet.
If you don't want to
tag a reading, scroll
through the options by
pressing the DOWN
( ) or UP ( ) arrow buttons. One of the options will leave the
tag field blank. If you do not want to tag meals, this feature can
be turned OFF in the menu mode.
Tagging Values:
The BGStar Meter suggests
mealtime tagging values
according to this chart:
Feedback: Depending on the
mealtime tag and your test result, the meter will
display positive feedback in the form of a happy face.
The happy face symbol is displayed with glucose
test results that fall within specific pre and post meal
target ranges.
[6] Final Steps
Remove the Test Strip: Remove
the used BGStar Test Strip. The
BGStar Meter will automatically
deactivate.
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Example of
Example of
Mealtime Tag:
Mealtime Tag:
POST BREAKFAST
NO TAG (BLANK)
Breakfast: 5:00 - 7:59
Post Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:59
Lunch: 10:00 - 11:59
Post Lunch: 12:00 - 14:59
Dinner: 15:00 - 17:59
Post Dinner: 18:00 - 20:59
Night: 21:00 - 4:59
IMPORTANT: If you do not remove the used test strip after
3 minutes of testing, the meter will deactivate. To activate
your meter with a used test strip still in the meter, press the
CHECK ( ) button once. Do not attempt to apply blood or
control solution to an already used test strip.
Remove the Lancet: When you
have finished testing, snap off
the cap from the lancing device.
While the lancet is still in the
lancing device, replace the
lancet cover onto the lancet.
You can then safely handle the
used lancet.
Extract the lancet from the
lancet holder cup by pulling on
the plastic collar of the lancet
(near the middle of the lancet).
Replace the lancing device cap
onto the lancing device until it
snaps or clicks into place.
Discard Properly: Discard the used BGStar Test
Strip and Lancet properly.
WARNING: The lancing device and lancets
should only be used by one person. Never
share lancing devices or lancets. Used test
strips, lancets, and lancing devices may be
considered biohazardous or medical waste in your city or
town. Follow all local regulations for proper disposal.
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