Warnings and safety notes Before first use Always read the full instructions for use before taking your first blood glucose measure- ment. Check the measuring unit in accordance with the instructions for use. Risk of infection The monitor and accessories may come into contact with human blood and are therefore a possible source of infections.
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Preparing the monitor and lancing device Inserting the lancet needle Remove cap from the lancing device. Insert lancet needle in the lancing device. Hold the shaft of the lancet needle and remove protective disc by turning. Retain the protective disc. Reapply the cap to the lancing device. Turn the moving upper part of the cap until the desired penetration depth is dis- played.
Taking a blood sample Pricking your finger Firmly position the lancing device slightly to the side of the centre of the fingertip. Press the trigger. The blood sample taken must: • be in droplet from and must not be spread •...
Applying blood to the test strip Hold the blood input gap on the test strip against the drop of blood until the gap is completely filled and the display of the monitor starts counting back- wards. Wait for approx. 5 seconds until the blood glucose value measured is shown in the display.
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Evaluating critical measured values Very low blood glucose level Seek medical attention im- < 20 mg/dL (< 1.1 mmol/L) mediately. Low blood glucose level Have a snack. < 70 mg/dL (< 3.9 mmol/L) Follow your GP's instructions. High blood glucose level On an empty stomach >...
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High blood glucose level, possibly Ketone test recommended. ketones Consult your GP. > 240 mg/dL (> 13.3 mmol/L) Take another measurement using a new test strip. If the Very high blood glucose level result is identical, seek medi- > 630 mg/dL (> 35.0 mmol/L) cal attention immediately.
Information on the display Batteries empty. Replace all batteries. Temperature is outside the Repeat the test with a new strip at room Ht or Lt permitted range. temperature +20 °C to +26 °C. Used or contaminated test Insert a new test strip that has not expired strip.
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