Diabetes Sentry Instruction Manual

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DIABETES SENTRY

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THIS IS YOUR DIABTETES SENTRY

Diabetes Sentry is the patented invention of an

insulin dependent diabetic and is intended for use

by a diabetic who may encounter hypoglycemia

reactions while asleep. It is specifically designed

to monitor changes in the temperature and the

moisture levels of the skin. It does not detect

hypoglycemia.

Diabetes Sentry may be described as a symptom

detector in that it detects two of the symptoms which

are normally associated with insulin reactions. It

naturally follows that if a person does not

demonstrate these symptoms, Diabetes Sentry can

be of no use.

TOLL FREE NUMBER 1-855-325-4537

Diabetes Sentry will not be effective for those insulin

dependent individuals who do not exhibit the symptoms

of a drop in skin temperature or perspiration at the

location of the skin contact sensors.

IM1001-0032REVA-3-1020

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Page 1 Diabetes Sentry can be of no use. TOLL FREE NUMBER 1-855-325-4537 Diabetes Sentry will not be effective for those insulin dependent individuals who do not exhibit the symptoms of a drop in skin temperature or perspiration at the location of the skin contact sensors.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
First Time Use Instructions Wearing the Diabetes Sentry Turn On Diabetes Sentry When The Alarm Sounds To Determine Cause of Alarm To Test Diabetes Sentry Alarm Battery Replacement Battery Installation Safety Features Warnings and Cleaning Instructions Additional Information & Helpful Hints...
Page 3: Suggestions
SUGGESTIONS 1. Take ample time to read this manual thoroughly. Take Diabetes Sentry and this manual to your doctor or diabetic educator and discuss how it can help. 3. Allow an adjustment period to become acquainted with Diabetes Sentry. On/Off...
Page 4: Diabetes Sentry Parts
DIABETES SENTRY PARTS Wrist Strap Electronics Module (Back) Velcro Closure Skin Temp Sensor GSR “Moisture” Sensor Audio Orifice Insulator Tab (to be removed) On/Off Button Electronics Module (Front) Speaker Wrist Band Serial Number Battery Compartment...
Page 5: First Time Use Instructions
FIRST TIME USE INSTRUCTIONS There are two parts to the Diabetes Sentry monitor; the Wrist Strap and the Electronics Module (see page 5). The batteries come pre-installed in the electronics module. To activate the monitor, undo the tie wraps and remove the clear plastic electronics module and the black wrist strap from the package insert.
Page 6: Wearing The Diabetes Sentry
WEARING THE DIABETES SENTRY Place Diabetes Sentry on wrist as shown in diagram. Always wear Diabetes Sentry tight enough to prevent slipping around the wrist. Excess watch strap may be trimmed if desired. TURN ON DIABETES SENTRY Now that Diabetes Sentry is securely strapped to your wrist and you are ready for bed, press the “ON”...
Page 7: When The Alarm Sounds
When the alarm sounds a continuous series of 4 beeps this signifies that the Diabetes Sentry has detected perspiration or a drop in body temperature. This alarm will continue until the Diabetes Sentry is turned off. TO TURN OFF ALARM Press On/Off button twice quickly, (twice within 1 second).
Page 8: To Determine Cause Of Alarm
Is there reason for perspiring other than a possible insulin reaction? Is the monitor picking up cold air in the room? Or is the Diabetes Sentry too loose on the wrist? It is strongly recommended that written notes of...
Page 9: To Test Diabetes Sentry Alarm
TO TEST DIABETES SENTRY ALARM Do “Wet Finger Test”: 1. Turn Monitor on. 2. Wet finger. 3. Place wet finger over both metal sensors on back of monitor (fig. 3) and hold for 5-10 seconds. 4. The alarm should sound. This means your monitor is working.
Page 10: Battery Replacement
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Diabetes Sentry uses three (3) type 357 button cell, watch batteries (included). To replace the batteries, remove the electronics module by holding one arm of the wrist strap in each hand while applying a moderate pressure with the thumb to the face of the Diabetes Sentry.
Page 11: Battery Installation
BATTERY INSTALLATION Fit this Fit this Fit this battery last battery next battery first Install Right Battery First (positive side facing right) Install Middle Install Left Battery Second Battery Last *Note–flat side of battery is positive, nubby side is negative. Immediately after installing batteries, press the on/off button.
Page 12: Safety Features
SAFETY FEATURES 1. If the Diabetes Sentry becomes loose or detached from your wrist the alarm will sound, due to the temperature drop from skin temperature to room temperature. 2. A low battery or an electrical malfunction will automatically be sensed by Diabetes Sentry and will trigger a continuous alarm tone.
Page 13: Warnings And Cleaning Instructions
The Diabetes Sentry is not water proof or even water resistant. Never immerse in water or leave in a steam filled bathroom. Do not allow water to splash on to it.
Page 14: Additional Information & Helpful Hints
Additional Information And Helpful Hints What is Diabetes Sentry? Diabetes Sentry is a device which emits an audible alarm when there is a drop in skin temperature and/ or a galvanic skin resistance drop (usually an indication of perspiration) in the area where the device is placed - the wrist.
Page 15 HOW IS DIABETES SENTRY USED? Diabetes Sentry is placed firmly on the wrist in the manner of a watch. There is one button, for both “ON” and “OFF” settings (see diagram in manual page 4). By pressing the button once, the unit is turned on and the sensors are set to your individual skin temperature;...
Page 16 There will be an alarm when one of these symptoms is present, regardless of the reason. The Diabetes Sentry is to be used on the wrist only, as to date no clinical trials/studies have been done using Diabetes Sentry on sites other than the wrist.
Page 17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON DIABETES SENTRY OPERATION We feel it is important for our Diabetes Sentry customers to be aware of more details regarding its function than are described in the operating instructions and approved labeling. We are sure this additional information will make it easier for you to adapt to using Diabetes Sentry.
Page 18 It is important to realize that Diabetes Sentry does not know why you are sweating or why you are experiencing a temperature drop on your wrist.
Page 19 It is this pulsing which allows us to obtain 6 months to one year battery life. Diabetes Sentry may be described as a symptom detector in that it detects two of the symptoms which are normally associated with hypoglycemic reactions.
Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions
When the alarm sounds, turn it off. Within 10 seconds turn the Diabetes Sentry on again. If it alarms again within 30 seconds, then it was due to perspiration (as the perspiration is still present on the skin).
Page 21 How do I know my DIABETES SENTRY is on? If you go to bed and forget if you turned the Diabetes Sentry on, press the on/off button once. If you hear 2 quick beeps then your unit was and is still on and functioning.
Page 22: Customer Service
Sentry to be free of defects in workmanship or material for a period of one year from date of purchase. Diabetes Sentry Products, Inc. will, at its sole discretion repair or replace any defective Diabetes Sentry which is returned, prepaid, by the purchaser.