Before Testing; Testing With Blood Sample - Fora 6 Duo Owner's Manual

off the alarm, press ▲ or ▼ to change On to OFF. Press MAIN button to confirm. •
When the alarm goes off, the device will automatically turn on. Press ▲ to mute the
alarm. If you do not press ▲, the device will beep for 2 minutes then switch off. • If
the device is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode, it will turn off automatically.

Before Testing

Calibration
You must calibrate the meter every time you begin to use a new vial of β-ketone test
strips by setting the meter with the correct code. Test results may be inaccurate if the
code number displayed on the monitor does not match the number printed on the
strip label or strip foil pack.
How to Code Your Meter (for β-ketone test)
1. Insert the code strip when the meter is off. Wait until the code number appears
on the display.
Note: Make sure the code numbers on display, code strip, and test strip vial or foil
pack are the same. The code strip should be within the expiry date; otherwise, an
error message may appear.
2. Remove the code strip, the display will show "OFF". This tells you that the meter
has finished coding and is ready for β-ketone testing.
Checking the Code Number
You need to make sure that the code number displayed on the meter matches the
number on your test strip vial or foil pack before you proceed. If it matches, you can
proceed with your test. If the codes do not match, please stop testing and repeat the
calibration procedure. If the problem persists, contact Customer Service for help.
NOTICE: The codes used in this manual are examples only; your meter may display
a different code.
WARNING: • It is important to make sure that the LCD displayed code is the same
as the code on your test strip vial or foil pack before testing. Failure to do so will get
inaccurate results. • If the LCD displayed code is not the same as the code on your
test strip vial and the code number cannot be updated, please contact Customer
Service for assistance.

Testing With Blood Sample

Test Strip Appearance
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1. Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here. The blood will be automatically absorbed.
2. Confirmation Window
This is where you confirm if enough blood has been applied to the absorbent hole
in the strip.
3. Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the test strip into the slot.
4. Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter. Push it in firmly until it will go no further.
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Inserting a Test Strip
Insert the test strip into its slot.
Important! The front side of test strip should face up when inserting the test strip.
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully inserted into the test slot.
Preparing the Lancing Device
Please refer to the Lancing Device and Sterile Lancet insert for details.
Important! To reduce the chance of infection: • Never share a lancet or a lancing
device. • Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only. • Avoid
getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the lancing device.
Blood from sites other than the fingertip (For Blood Glucose Test Strip Only)
Alternative site testing (AST) is when individuals check their blood glucose levels
using other areas of the body other than the fingertips. The FORA test strips allow
AST to be performed on sites other than the fingertips. Please consult your health
care professional before you begin AST. Alternative site sample results may be
different from fingertip sample results when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g.,
after a meal, after taking insulin, or during or after exercise).
We strongly recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the following times: • During
a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the last meal). • Two hours or
more after taking insulin. • Two hours or more after exercise.
Do NOT rely on test results at an alternative sampling site, but use samples taken from
the fingertip, if any of the following applies: • You think your blood sugar is low. • You
are not aware of symptoms when you become hypoglycemic. • The results do not
agree with the way you feel. • After a meal. • After exercise. • During illness. • During
times of stress.
EN-3
1. Blood Glucose
2. β-Ketone