Smart Meter iGlucose Essential User Manual page 23

3. The meter turns on after a beep. An image of a test strip with a ashing
blood drop will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test.
4. Shake the control solution vial thoroughly. Squeeze the control solution
vial gently and discard the rst drop. Squeeze out a second small drop on
the top of the control solution vial surface.
Note: Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the vial.
5. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution.
The control solution is pulled into the test strip through the strip tip.
Note: If the control solution sample does not ll the check window, do
not add a second drop. Discard the test strip and start over with a new
test strip.
6. Hold it in the drop until the meter beeps, and then you see the meter
count down on the screen, followed by your control test result.
Note: The meter will automatically recognize and mark the control result
for you. Control results are not included in the 7, 14 and 30 day average
calculation.
7. Please wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling
the meter, lancing device, or test strips.
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