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Adjust Code Number
The Meter displays a test strip
code number for 2 seconds.
If this is not the same as the code
number printed on the test strip
vial, press the LEFT or RIGHT but-
tons until the meter displays the
same code number as printed on
the test strip vial.
WARNING: If the calibration code is set incorrectly, you
may get inaccurate results.
The meter now displays the blink-
ing blood drop and test strip sym-
bols. The Liberty™ System is now
ready for you to apply blood.
Note: You can still change the code number as long as
you have not applied blood to the Liberty™ Test Strip by
pressing the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons.
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The meter should display:
[3] Lancing
Lance Test Site
To ensure accurate results, wash
hands with warm, soapy water
and dry before every glucose
test. For details on possible test
sites, see pages 5-6.
For instuctions on how to test
on your palm, please refer to
page 39 before continuing.
Lightly press the lancing device
against the test site and press
the release button.
Express Blood Drop
Gently squeeze the lanced site,
and wipe away the fi rst blood
drop that appears using a clean
tissue or paper towel. Squeeze
your fi nger until a second small
blood drop forms (approximate
•
size:
).
How to Test Your Blood Glucose Level
Note: Keep your hand warm
or gently massage the site
you are lancing to stimulate
blood fl ow.
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