OneTouch SURESTEP Quick Reference Manual

CO D I N G T H E M ET E R
Before testing, make sure
the meter is coded correctly.
1.
Press blue power button to turn
on meter. Make sure a test strip
is not in the meter when you
turn it on.
2.
The meter automatically dis-
plays the last test result with
the date. . .
3.
. . . and then the code number
is displayed afterward.
4.
Compare the code number on
the meter to the code number
on the test strip bottle. If the
code numbers do not match,
press the green C button until
the code number on the meter
matches the code number on
the test strip bottle.
P E R F O R M I N G A T EST
1.
Press blue power button to
turn on meter. Make sure a
test strip is not in the meter
when you turn it on.
2.
Apply blood to the center of the
p p i i n n k k t t e e s s t t s s q q u u a a r r e e . . Never add a
second drop of blood.
3.
Check confirmation dot on back
of test strip and make sure it is
completely blue.
4.
Firmly insert test strip, tapered-
end first, with the confirmation
dot facing down into the test
strip holder until it stops. Read
result. Do not remove strip until
countdown is complete.
B L O O D A P P L I C A T I O N
How you can check that you have
applied the right amount of blood:
Pink White Confirmation
Test Pad Dot
Square
Front Back
Back
Pink test square is where you If any white patches or
streaks appear on the blue
apply a drop of blood.
confirmation dot, you have
White pad absorbs the excess
not applied enough blood for
blood that may extend
an accurate test. You must
beyond the pink test square.
start the test over with a new
Do not apply blood directly
test strip to avoid inaccurate-
onto the white pad.
ly low results. Never add a
Confirmation dot
on back of
second drop of blood.
test strip is where you check
to confirm proper blood appli-
cation.
Front
If there is no white visible on the
Front Back white pad, you have applied too
much blood. You must start the
Apply a drop of blood to the
test over with a new test strip to
center of the pink test square
avoid inaccurately high results.
on the front of the test strip.
*
Be careful not to apply too much
The confirmation dot on the
blood, especially if you tend to bleed
back should be completely
easily or are taking blood-thinning
blue for an accurate test.
medications.
C AUTION: Use a test strip as soon as possible after removing it from the bot-
tle. Prolonged exposure to moisture, light, or heat can cause inaccurate results.
Store test strips tightly capped in the original bottle in a cool, dry place away
from direct heat and sunlight. Never transfer test strips to another container.
C L E A N I N G I N ST R U C T I O N S *
Clean with water only.
Do not put meter under running water.
1. Remove test strip holder by
pressing down at top end
and sliding it out.
2.
Wash inside cover and both sides
Gray Area Hole (clean
of test strip holder base, using a both sides)
cotton swab or cloth dampened
with water. Thoroughly wipe the
gray area on the inside cover.
Inside Cover Base
Dry thoroughly.
3.
Clean lens area and contact
Contact
points with a cotton swab or Points
cloth dampened with water.
Lens Area
Dry with a soft cloth or lint-free
tissue.
4.
Replace test strip holder by
sliding it into meter and press-
ing down at test strip insertion
point until you hear a click.
*
IMPORTANT: Read detailed instruction in your OneTouch ® SureStep ®
Owner's Booklet before cleaning the meter.
Blood
Glucose
Monitoring
System

Quick Reference Guide*

IMPORTANT: Before testing, read
detailed instructions in your
OneTouch SureStep Owner's
® ®
Booklet. See inside for quick reminder
instructions on proper blood
.
application and coding the meter