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4. Attach the head cap to the lancing device body.
5. If needed, adjust the lancing depth by turning the
adjustment dial.
6. Setting the spring force.
7. Wash the puncture site with soap and water. Dry
thoroughly.
8. Hold the main body of Glucoject
one hand and the device sleeve with the other and
pull the two apart until you hear a click.
9. Hold the front and of Glucoject
against the sample site. Press the release button and
then remove Glucoject
Dual/Dual S from the sampling
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site. Wait for a moment to allow blood to flow freely
to the site of penetration and massage the finger if
necessary.
10. If you accidentally press the puncture button before
reaching the puncture site, repeat step 8 and 9.
11. Obtain as much blood as that shown in "Actual size" on
the right.
Next ...
Go to chapter 4 "Testing Your Blood Glucose".
3.5 Sampling from Your Palm, Forearm or Upper Arm
1. See steps 1 to 3 in chapter 3.4.
2. Replace the alternative site end cap.
3. Select a soft, fleshy area on the palm, forearm or
upper arm that is free of visible veins, moles and hair
and away from bone.
4. Massage the puncture site.
5. Wash the puncture site with soap and water. Dry
thoroughly.
6. Press the head cap hard against the puncture site for
about 10 seconds. Press the puncture button lightly.
If you accidentally press the puncture button before reaching the puncture site,
press the disposal-and-set lever until you hear a click. The device is then reset.
7. Hold the head cap against the site. Add and reduce
pressure to the site repeatedly, one cycle per second,
to obtain as much blood as that shown in "Actual size"
on the right.
If you obtained an insufficient amount of blood, rub or
warm a new puncture site to increase blood flow.
Then, make another puncture.
Next ...
Go to chapter 4 "Testing Your Blood Glucose".
Chapter 4 Testing Your Blood Glucose
1. Make sure that the blood symbol is flashing on the screen.
If nothing appears on the screen, remove the test strip and insert it back into
the slot. Then, wait until the blood symbol starts flashing.
2. Touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood.
Let the test strip draw up blood until the dark-colored
check window is filled with blood.
Accurate test results will not be obtained if you apply
your blood to the check window directly.
Level indications
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Dual/Dual S with
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Dual/Dual S firmly
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Actual size:
When you hear a beep, remove the test strip from the blood. The test starts
when the meter detects enough amount of blood. The meter counts down from
5 to 1 during the test.
NOTE
n For accurate test results, touch the test strip to your blood in less than 20
seconds after puncturing.
n Do not test blood that runs or spreads out from the puncture site.
n Do not smear blood on the test strip.
n Do not press the test strip into your puncture site with force.
n If the meter does not start counting down, touch the test strip to the drop of
Deeper
blood again within 10 seconds. Use a new test strip if more than 10 seconds
have passed.
n Keep your hands away from the test strip once the meter starts counting
down.
3. Read your test result.
You will hear a beep when the test result appears on the
screen. The meter stores this test result and the test date in
the memory.
Bar graph
Test results
The 6 most recent test results
appear as a bar graph, with the
newest result at the far right.
To switch the bar graph to the
current date and time:
Actual
size:
WARNING
Test results are shown in mg/dL. You cannot change the unit of measure.
If the results appear in mmol/L by any possibility, contact your distributor
immediately. Using mmol/L may cause you to misread test results and lead
to incorrect treatment.
CAUTION
n If "Lo" or "Hi" appears on the screen:
Repeat the test. If "Lo" or "Hi" still appears, contact your doctor or
healthcare professional. "Lo" appears if your test result is less than 10
mg/dL. "Hi" appears if your test result is more than 600 mg/dL.
n If test results do not match how you feel:
Make sure you performed the test properly as explained in chapters 2 to
4. Then, do a control test to check there are no problems with the meter
or test strips. If you tested blood from the palm, forearm or upper arm,
repeat the test with blood sample from a fingertip. If test results still do
not match how you feel, contact your doctor or healthcare professional.
n Do not ignore test results. Do not alter your blood glucose management
or treatment without consulting your doctor or healthcare professional. It
is important to follow their instructions.
NOTE
In the ECO mode, the test result appears on the screen 2 minutes shorter than
otherwise. See chapter 7 "Meter Setup".
4. Slide the test strip disposal lever to eject the test strip.
The meter turns itself off.
CAUTION
Point your meter down and away from others when ejecting the used test
strip.
5. Remove the used lancet from your lancing device.
Remove the head cap from the lancing device body.
Stab the protective cap with the tip of the lancet.
Disposal of Biohazardous Waste
Test strips and lancets qualify as biohazardous waste once used to test blood
glucose. After use, dispose of them according to your local regulations on
biohazardous waste.
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