Blood Glucose Monitoring System The AHG blood glucose monitoring system is designed for easy testing of blood glucose and helps you to keep your blood glucose under control. The AHG system is fully compliant with the new EN ISO 15197�2015 International Standard.
Table of Contents Understanding Your Testing Tools ................... Your Meter System Overview ......................4 Your Meter Display ........................... 4 Important Safety Information ......................7 Setting Up Your System ........................8 Set the Time and Date ........................... 8 Set the Audio Feature ..........................
CHAPTER 1� UNDERSTANDING YOUR TESTING TOOLS Your Meter System Overview The AHG Blood Glucose Meter and AHG Blood Glucose Test Strip. Sample tip: Electrode end: where the blood is drawn in. This end is inserted into the test strip port on the meter with facing upwards, in the direction of the arrows.
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The meter failed to sync with the Smartphone. Memory. Notes: Your AHG meter is pre-set with a beep sound function, the meter will beep when: turn on the meter. • insert the test strip and it is ready for blood or control solution to be applied.
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CHAPTER 1� UNDERSTANDING YOUR TESTING TOOLS Meter Use and Precautions � The meter is pre-set to display blood glucose concentration in either millimoles per liter (mmol/L� or milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL� depending on which unit of measurement is standard in your country. This unit of measurement cannot be adjusted.
• Check the expiry dates and discard dates on your test strips vial label and control solution bottle label. • Use only AHG test strips with your AHG system. • Use only AHG control solution with your AHG system. • Following a self-test always consult your diabetes health care professional before making any adjustments to your medication, diet or activity routines.
CHAPTER 2� SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM Before you use your meter for the first time, you must check and update your meter settings. Set the Time and Date 1. Set the Clock When the meter is off, press and hold until the meter beeps to enter the set up mode.
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CHAPTER 2� SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM The date will now flash. Press to adjust the date, press and hold until the meter beeps to set. Then it will shift to next digit for setting. Repeat the above action until the year setting is completed. Note: Before you first time use your meter system for testing, please adjust the meter settings to set the date and time, ensuring that results stored in the memory are shown with the correct date and time.
CHAPTER 2� SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM 4. Set the Audio Feature After set the time, press to select “On” or “OFF”. Press and hold to set. Now you have completed the meter set up. A symbol of a test strip appears letting you know the meter is ready to test.
CHAPTER 2� SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM Pairing Your Meter with the Smartphone Pairing prepares your AHG Meter and Smartphone to communicate with each other. The devices must be within 5 meters of each other to pair and sync. Download the MedM app before pairing your meter and Smartphone.
CHAPTER 3� TAKING A TEST Set up your meter correctly and have all the materials you will need ready before you begin the testing. This including your AHG meter, the AHG test strips and AHG lancing device with AHG lancets.
It is recommended you start at the minimum depth (fig. 3�. PREPARING TO TAKE THE SAMPLE Hold the main body of AHG lancing device with one hand and the device sleeve with the other and pull the two apart until you hear a click. This primes the device ready for use (fig.
CHAPTER 3� TAKING A TEST COVERING THE NEEDLE TIP Twist off the depth adjuster assembly to remove it from the AHG lancing device. Push the lancet until needle tip is totally covered by protective cap. Don’t touch the exposed lancet needle (fig .6�...
CHAPTER 3� TAKING A TEST Note: If the blood sample does not fill the check window, do not add a second drop. Discard the test strip and start over with a new test strip. 3. The meter counts down 5 seconds and your result appears on the display after a beep.
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600 mg/dL �33.3 mmol/L�� on the meter display, contact your health health care professional as soon as possible. � Do not change your medication therapy based on AHG test result before consult your health care professional. Questionable or Inconsistent Results: If your blood glucose result does not match how you feel, please: �...
CHAPTER 3� TAKING A TEST Caution: � Do not use the lancet if the safety tab is missing or loose when you take the lancet out of the bag. � Do not use the lancet if the needle is bent. �...
• If your test result does not match with how you fee About the Control Solutions • Only use AHG Control Solutions �Low, Normal or High) to practice on the system. • Your meter automatically recognises the control solution. • The control solution results are not included in the average value calculation.
CHAPTER 3� TAKING A TEST Performing a Control Test 1. Remove test strip from the test strip vial. Tightly close the vial cap immediately after you have removed the test strip. Note: Check the expiration and discard dates of the test strips. Do not use the expired test strip.
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CHAPTER 3� TAKING A TEST Note: Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle. 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 fill the check window, do not add a second drop.
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� Make sure the test strip was used immediately after removing it from the test strip vial. � Make sure the control solution was mixed well. � Confirm that you are using AHG brand control solution. � Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.
CHAPTER 3� TAKING A TEST After checking all of the conditions listed above, repeat the control solution test with a new test strip. If your results still fall out of the range indicated on the test strip vial label, your meter or test strips may not be working properly. DO NOT use the system to test blood.
CHAPTER 4: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Proper maintenance is recommended for best results. Recharging the Battery When the meter needs to be recharged, the Empty Battery ( ) will appear. When the Empty Battery symbol ( ) appears by itself on the screen, the meter cannot be used.
Caring for Your Glucose Monitoring System Blood Glucose Meter Your AHG Blood Glucose Meter does not require special maintenance or cleaning. A damp cloth and a mild detergent solution can be used to wipe the outside of the meter. Take care to avoid getting liquids, dirt, blood or control solution into the meter through the strip or data ports.
Discard the test strip and repeat the test with a new test strip. Make Incorrect test strip. sure that you are using an AHG test strip. Discard the test strip and repeat the test with a new test strip. Make sure that only human capillary Incorrect sample.
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CHAPTER 4: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Guide What You See What It Means What You Should Do When the charge is completed Insert a test strip while (about 2 hours when charging an the meter is connected to empty battery), remove the Micro a computer or wall outlet.
CHAPTER 4: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose You can better understand your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose. According to the American Diabetes Association, some of the most common symptoms are: Low blood glucose �Hypoglycaemia): High blood glucose �Hyperglycaemia): •...
• The AHG Blood Glucose Monitoring System has been tested and shown to work properly up to 10,000ft �3,048 meters). • Severely ill persons should not run the glucose test with the AHG Blood Glucose Monitoring System. • Patients using oxygen therapy are not recommended for testing with AHG Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
CHAPTER 5: Technical information System Specifications: Feature Specification Measurement range 10 to 600 mg/dL �0.6�33.3 mmol/L� Test Measurement Plasma-equivalent Sample Fresh capillary whole blood Sample volume About 0.5 µL Test time 5 seconds Power source Rechargeable 3.7 Volt Lithium-Ion battery Charging current 100mAh, Direct current...
CHAPTER 5: Technical information Index of Symbols These symbols may appear on the packaging and in the instructions for the AHG system. Symbols Explanation Consult instructions for use For in vitro diagnostic use only Manufacturer Temperature limitations Contains sufficient for <n> tests...
� Damage to the outside shield; � Damage that has occurred during shipping; � Serial number/QC seal removed, defaced or altered; AHG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES.
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