Lifescan In Duo Manual

Combined blood glucose monitoring and insulin dosing system

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Manufactured by:
LifeScan Inc.
Milpitas, California 95035, U.S.A.
© LifeScan / Novo Nordisk 2002
Revision date: 06/02
Combined blood glucose
monitoring and
insulin dosing system
User manual
2
Diagram of the InDuo™ System and accessories
Look at the diagram of the InDuo™ System inside this cover for the names of
the different parts of the system. You can unfold the diagram to help you while
you follow the instructions.
The InDuo™ System should only be used in combination with products that are
compatible with it and allow the InDuo™ System to function safely and effectively.
OneTouch
Ultra Test Strips are designed to be used with the InDuo™ blood
®
glucose meter.
Penfill
®
3 ml cartridges and NovoFine
®
needles are designed to be used with the
InDuo™ insulin doser.
Innovo
, NovoFine
, Novolin-Pen
3, Penfill
and w are trademarks owned by
®
®
®
®
Novo Nordisk A/S and used by Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. under licence.
InDuo™, In Touch
®
, OneTouch
®
, UltraClear™, UltraSoft™ and Penlet
are trademarks owned by Johnson & Johnson and used by LifeScan Canada Ltd.
InDuo™ SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES
OneTouch
®
UltraClear™ Cap
for alternate puncture site
InDuo™
OneTouch
®
Ultra
OneTouch
®
Ultra
Blood Glucose Meter
Control Solution
Test Strips
®
InDuo™
NovoFine
®
8 mm needles
Insulin Doser
(10-pack sample included in kit)
OneTouch
®
UltraSoft™
Sterile Lancet
OneTouch
®
UltraSoft™
Adjustable Blood Sampler
Penfill
®
3 ml
Insulin cartridge
(not included)

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  • Page 1 , UltraClear™, UltraSoft™ and Penlet ® InDuo™ NovoFine ® 8 mm needles Penfill ® 3 ml are trademarks owned by Johnson & Johnson and used by LifeScan Canada Ltd. Insulin Doser (10-pack sample included in kit) Insulin cartridge (not included)
  • Page 2 InDuo™ BLOOD GLUCOSE METER AND INSULIN DOSER InDuo™ METER AND INSULIN DOSER DISPLAY SYMBOLS InDuo™ COMPONENTS Data port Ketones? OneTouch ® UltraSoft™ Adjustable Blood Sampler OneTouch ® Ultra Indicates a control solution Appears when a blood glucose test Test Strip Ejection / Cocking control Test port test result.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Welcome Getting your InDuo™ System ready for use Preparing your InDuo™ meter Preparing your InDuo™ insulin doser to inject insulin Testing your blood glucose levels Injecting your insulin Using the InDuo™ memory functions Checking your previous test results Checking your previous injection Viewing blood glucose test results on a personal computer Comparing the InDuo™...
  • Page 4: Welcome

    WELCOME one, the InDuo™ System helps you simplify your insulin therapy and increase your You have chosen the InDuo™ System, confidence in managing your diabetes. designed to simplify the way you manage A warranty registration card is included with your diabetes. Featuring an integrated blood your InDuo™...
  • Page 5: Getting Your Induo™ System Ready For Use

    GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Preparing your InDuo™ meter Setting the time, date and unit of measurement Your InDuo™ meter comes with pre-set values for the time, date, and unit of measurement. However, you can reset these if you need to change the date or time, or if you remove the meter battery.
  • Page 6 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Setting the hour • The time will appear first, with the hour digits flashing. • Press and release Ñ until the correct hour is displayed. • To scroll faster, hold Ñ down. • After setting the hour, press ˛ to set the minutes. The minute digits will start flashing.
  • Page 7 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Setting the time format • Press ˛ and the 12-hour format Ä will start flashing. • Your InDuo™ meter can display the time in either a 12-hour format ¸ or a 24-hour format | to ‹.
  • Page 8 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Setting the month • Press ˛ and the date will appear on the display with the month display flashing. • Press and release Ñ until the correct month is displayed. • To scroll faster, hold Ñ down. Setting the day •...
  • Page 9 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Selecting the unit of measurement • With the correct day on the display, press ˛ and the current unit of measurement will start flashing. • Your meter has been preset to fi which is the unit of measurement generally used in Canada.
  • Page 10 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE æ OneTouch ® Ultra Test Strips Top edge Apply a sample here, Your InDuo™ meter is designed for use only with where the narrow channel meets the OneTouch Ultra Test Strips. ® top edge of OneTouch ®...
  • Page 11 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE • Apply only OneTouch ® Ultra Control Solution or a blood sample to the top edge of the OneTouch ® Ultra Test Strip. Applying other substances to the top edge may cause inaccurate test results. •...
  • Page 12 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Coding your InDuo™ meter Code numbers are used to calibrate the OneTouch Ultra Test Strips with the InDuo™ meter. ® You must code the InDuo™ meter before using it for the first time, and then every time you change to another vial of OneTouch Ultra Test Strips.
  • Page 13 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Match the code numbers (Example) The calibration code is stored in the meter memory until it is changed by the user. The current code number will appear on the display for 3 seconds. •...
  • Page 14 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE The control solution test OneTouch ® Ultra Control Solution is used to check that the meter and the OneTouch Ultra Test Strips ® are working together as a system and that you are performing the test correctly.
  • Page 15 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE æ Caution: • Use only OneTouch Ultra Control Solution. ® • Check the expiration date on the control solution vial. Do not use if expired. • Store control solution tightly closed at temperatures below 30°C (86ºF).
  • Page 16 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Before you use your InDuo™ meter to test your blood for the first time, practice the procedure using the control solution test. When you can do 3 tests in a row that are within the range printed on the OneTouch Ultra Test Strip vial, you are then ready to ®...
  • Page 17 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE • After the apply symbol R appears on the display, press Ñ. • The Ë symbol will appear on the display. With the Ë symbol on the display, the meter will mark your next test in the memory as a control solution test.
  • Page 18 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Apply control solution • Shake the control solution vial well. • Remove the cap. • Squeeze the vial and discard the first drop and wipe off the dispenser tip with a clean tissue to obtain an accurate result.
  • Page 19 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE æ Caution • If control solution test results fall outside the range printed on the OneTouch ® Ultra Test Strip vial, repeat the test. • If you continue to get control solution test results that fall outside of the range printed on the vial, the InDuo™...
  • Page 20 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE The control solution test troubleshooting There are several reasons why the results of a control solution test may fall outside the expected range (as printed on the OneTouch Ultra Test Strip vial label). ®...
  • Page 21: Preparing Your Induo™ Insulin Doser To Inject Insulin

    GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE PREPARING YOUR InDuo™ INSULIN DOSER TO INJECT INSULIN To use the InDuo™ insulin doser to inject your insulin, you must first insert a Penfill ® 3 ml cartridge, attach a NovoFine 6 mm or 8 mm needle and prime ®...
  • Page 22 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE To insert Penfill ® • Pull out the InDuo™ insulin doser a. • The very first time the insulin doser is pulled out, the insulin doser display stays blank until the slide is opened. •...
  • Page 23 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE • Insert Penfill ® into the InDuo™ insulin doser by pushing it slightly backwards as shown d. The end with the rubber stopper goes in first. Make sure that the colour-coded cap fits firmly into place e. •...
  • Page 24 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE How to attach a NovoFine needle ® • Take the protective tab off a NovoFine ® needle. • Screw the NovoFine needle firmly onto the ® colour-coded cap. • Pull off the outer and inner needle caps before priming the InDuo™...
  • Page 25 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE Priming your InDuo™ insulin doser for the first time æMake sure that a NovoFine ® needle is attached, the push button is pressed completely in, and the slide is closed. If the slide is not closed, the release button will be locked.
  • Page 26 GETTING YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM READY FOR USE • Dial 8 units c. • Hold the InDuo™ insulin doser with the NovoFine ® needle pointing upwards and tap the slide gently with your finger a few times d, to ensure that any air in Penfill rises to the top.
  • Page 27: Testing Your Blood Glucose Levels

    TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Be sure to read this section, Important Information on page 65, and the OneTouch ® Ultra Test Strip package insert found in this system kit box carefully before testing. Before using your InDuo™ meter to test your blood glucose level, check that you have all the items needed to complete the procedure.
  • Page 28 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Check that the InDuo™ meter display is working properly. You will know the meter display is working properly because each time the InDuo™ meter is turned on, all the segments of the meter display appear briefly (see “InDuo™ meter and insulin doser display symbols”...
  • Page 29 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Obtaining a drop of blood Insert a lancet in the blood sampler • Twist the cap of the blood sampler counter- clockwise to remove it. • Insert a new lancet into the lancet holder, and push down firmly until it is fully seated a.
  • Page 30 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS • Replace the cap c. • Turn the cap clockwise until it fits snugly but not too tight. • Adjust puncture depth setting if necessary. Twist the knob towards the smaller bumps for a shallower puncture or towards the larger bumps for a deeper puncture d.
  • Page 31 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Cock the blood sampler • Slide the ejection/cocking control back until it clicks e. • If it does not click, the blood sampler may have been cocked when the lancet was inserted. Wash your hands and the puncture site •...
  • Page 32 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Getting a fingertip blood sample The InDuo™ System requires a very small blood drop to perform a test. You may obtain it from a fingertip or arm. (See pages 33 to 35 for information on obtaining a blood sample from the arm).
  • Page 33 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Important information about arm testing • Under certain conditions, blood • Testing performed within two hours glucose test results obtained using after meals, an insulin dose or physical samples taken from your arm may exercise, or whenever you feel that your differ significantly from fingertip glucose levels may be changing rapidly, samples.
  • Page 34 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Getting a blood sample from the arm The arm has fewer nerve endings than the fingertip so you may find that obtaining a blood sample from the arm may be much less painful than using the fingertip. The technique for obtaining a blood drop from the arm is different from fingertip sampling.
  • Page 35 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS sufficient blood for a test, rubbing the area more vigorously or the brief application of heat may be helpful. Position the sampler Press and hold the sampler against the arm for a few seconds. Press the release button. Allow blood drop to form ®...
  • Page 36 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Cleaning the OneTouch ® UltraSoft™ Blood Sampler • Clean the sampler with soapy water as needed. To disinfect the sampler, prepare a disinfectant solution of 1 part household bleach to 10 parts water. Dampen a cloth in this solution and wipe the sampler thoroughly.
  • Page 37 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS (See page 9 for additional information on the units of measurement). Correct • Code the meter if necessary. Apply blood sample • Obtain a rounded drop of blood from your finger using the OneTouch UltraSoft™ Blood Sampler. ®...
  • Page 38 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS • If the confirmation window does not fill completely before the meter begins to count down, do not add more blood to the test strip; discard the test strip and repeat the test with a new test strip.
  • Page 39 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Reading the results: • Your blood glucose test result will appear after the InDuo™ meter counts down from N to A. • 150 blood glucose test results are automatically stored in the InDuo™ meter memory. •...
  • Page 40 TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS Special messages HI: If your blood glucose test result is above 33.3 mmol/L (600 mg/dL), S will appear on the meter display. This indicates severe hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). You should re-check your glucose level, and if S appears call your healthcare professional immediately.
  • Page 41: Injecting Your Insulin

    INJECTING YOUR INSULIN INJECTING YOUR INSULIN æ Before beginning, read Important Information on page 65. To begin preparation for injecting your insulin, pull out the InDuo™ insulin doser. Do not press any buttons on the meter cap while you remove the insulin doser.
  • Page 42 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN How to prime your InDuo™ insulin doser • Make sure that a NovoFine ® needle is attached (see page 41), the push button is pressed in completely, and the slide is closed. If the slide is not closed, the release button will be locked. •...
  • Page 43 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN How to dial your dose • Make sure that a NovoFine ® needle is attached and that the push button is pressed completely in. • Press the release button a and the push button will jump out b. The display will show 0 •...
  • Page 44 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN How to correct a dialed dose • If you accidentally dial a larger dose than you need, dial back to the correct number of units a. • You can continue changing the dose that has been dialed until you press the push button. How to cancel a dialed dose •...
  • Page 45 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN How to give an injection It is important that you follow the injection method recommended by your healthcare professional. To inject, press the push button completely in until it locks a. You will probably feel that the push button becomes a little harder to press at the end.
  • Page 46 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN • When the circle symbol § appears b, the full insulin dose has been delivered and you can withdraw the needle. • After the injection, put the outer needle cap on and unscrew the needle c. • Discard the needle carefully. •...
  • Page 47 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN What to do when Penfill is nearly empty ® • Do not try to inject an insulin suspension (cloudy insulin) if the rubber stopper is below the arrow marks on the slide as shown in the picture. The glass ball must have adequate space to resuspend the insulin.
  • Page 48 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN Change Penfill ® as described on pages 22 and 23. Then prime the InDuo™ insulin doser as described on page 42. Dial the remaining number of units to complete your dose. Inject, making sure that you have now injected your full dose.
  • Page 49 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN How to change Penfill ® • Make sure that the push button is pressed in completely a. • Make sure the NovoFine ® needle has been removed from the insulin doser. • Open the slide. cartridge b. •...
  • Page 50 INJECTING YOUR INSULIN InDuo™ insulin doser function check If you think that the InDuo™ insulin doser is not working properly, follow this procedure: • Screw on a new NovoFine ® needle, as described on page 41. • Prime the insulin doser as described on page 42. •...
  • Page 51: Using The Induo™ Memory Functions

    USING THE InDuo™ MEMORY FUNCTIONS USING THE InDuo™ MEMORY FUNCTIONS (Example) Both the InDuo™ meter and the InDuo™ insulin doser have memory functions. Checking your previous test results Your InDuo™ meter has a memory that can store the 150 most recent blood glucose and control solution test results, together with the date and time at which they were carried out.
  • Page 52 USING THE InDuo™ MEMORY FUNCTIONS How to recall test results • After 3 seconds, the 30-day average will be replaced by the most recent test result with date and time. • Press Ñ once and the next most recent test result will appear.
  • Page 53 USING THE InDuo™ MEMORY FUNCTIONS Other memory functions of the InDuo™ meter The InDuo™ meter can provide valuable information on variations in your blood glucose levels. Average blood glucose test results over 14 days and 30 days • The meter provides 2 averages of your blood glucose tests.
  • Page 54: Checking Your Previous Injection

    USING THE InDuo™ MEMORY FUNCTIONS Checking your previous injection • Pull out the InDuo™ insulin doser. When the insulin doser is pulled out all the insulin doser display symbols are turned on telling you that the insulin doser display is fully functioning. •...
  • Page 55: Viewing Blood Glucose Test Results On A Personal Computer

    This requires a LifeScan Interface Cable and In Touch Diabetes Management Software ® which is available from LifeScan. To order, or for more information call 1 888 729-2299. (In Touch ® Software and the LifeScan Interface Cable are not included with your InDuo™...
  • Page 56 ® user’s manual. Connect the LifeScan Interface Cable • Connect the LifeScan Interface Cable to a serial port on the back of your computer. • With the InDuo™ meter turned off, connect the LifeScan Interface Cable to the data port located on the right hand side of the InDuo™...
  • Page 57 ® user’s manual to view your blood glucose test results on your computer. To learn more about In Touch ® Diabetes Management Software, or to obtain a LifeScan Interface Cable, call the InDuo™ Customer Care Line at 1 888 729-2299.
  • Page 58: Comparing The Induo™ Meter And Laboratory Results

    COMPARING THE InDuo™ METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS COMPARING THE InDuo™ METER situations. See the OneTouch ® Ultra Test AND LABORATORY RESULTS Strip package insert for more information. The InDuo™ meter blood glucose test Making an accurate comparison results and laboratory results are both between the InDuo™...
  • Page 59 COMPARING THE InDuo™ METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS • Never use your InDuo™ meter with to fast for 8 hours before doing a blood that has been collected in a comparison test between an InDuo™ test-tube with a grey-coloured top. meter result and a laboratory result. •...
  • Page 60: Caring For Your Induo™ System

    CARING FOR YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM CARING FOR YOUR • Do not refrigerate your InDuo™ System. • As no blood or control solution InDuo™ SYSTEM comes in contact with the meter, there is no special cleaning required. • Your InDuo™ System is a precision •...
  • Page 61 CARING FOR YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM Power supply Your InDuo™ System is powered by batteries making it portable and self-contained. Your InDuo™ comes with 2 battery systems already installed: • The meter battery provides you with enough power to perform approximately 1000 blood glucose or control solution tests.
  • Page 62 CARING FOR YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM When to change your InDuo™ meter battery Your InDuo™ meter will alert you when the power is getting low by displaying the following messages. a This message appears when the meter display is turned on and all the other display messages are functional.
  • Page 63 CARING FOR YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM How to replace the InDuo™ meter battery • To replace the meter battery, make sure that the InDuo™ meter is turned off. • Turn your InDuo™ meter over and locate the battery compartment. • Open the battery door on the back of the meter a. •...
  • Page 64 CARING FOR YOUR InDuo™ SYSTEM When to replace your InDuo™ insulin doser A flashing display indicates that the insulin doser battery power is low. • Be sure to replace your InDuo™ insulin doser within 30 days. The battery cannot be changed. Call the InDuo™...
  • Page 65: Æ Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION æ IMPORTANT INFORMATION • The insulin doser display confirms completed delivery when the segments turn on two by two “ and • As a precautionary measure, always then the circle symbol § appears. carry a spare insulin delivery device, and a Penfill cartridge, in case your ®...
  • Page 66 IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Your InDuo™ System is tough but • Your InDuo™ System is for your use could still be damaged. So handle it only. Do not allow anyone else to with care, do not drop it and avoid use it. knocking it against hard surfaces.
  • Page 67 IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Take the needle off the InDuo™ • The InDuo™ System must only be insulin doser immediately after each used according to the instructions in injection. If you do not remove it, this manual. The manufacturer will temperature changes may cause not be held responsible for any liquid to leak out of the needle.
  • Page 68: Display Messages And Problem-Solving Guide

    DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE There are a number of messages and symbols that appear on the insulin doser and meter displays during use of the InDuo™ System. The following is a summary of all display messages. The meter gives an error message when it detects a problem, which could cause an inaccurate result.
  • Page 69: The Induo™ Meter

    DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE The InDuo™ meter Here is a summary of the different messages given on the InDuo™ meter display. Meter display What it means Action This indicates that the meter is If segments are missing, call running a system check. It appears the InDuo™...
  • Page 70 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action This is the code number stored Make sure that this code in the InDuo™ meter number matches the code number on the vial of the OneTouch Ultra Test Strips ®...
  • Page 71 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action Five-second countdown. The meter No action required is calculating the result. At the end of the countdown, the meter will display the test result A blood glucose test result No action required in mmol/L if this is the unit your...
  • Page 72 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action A blood glucose test result with a You may want to check your suggestion to check your ketone ketone levels. Act according levels to the instructions of your healthcare professional (Example) Indicates that you may have a very You should recheck your...
  • Page 73 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action A blood glucose test result No action required stored in the memory (Example) A control solution test result No action required stored in the memory (Example) There is no test result stored in No action required this place in the InDuo™...
  • Page 74 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action Average of the last 14 days. No action required (√ means that 64 tests were performed within this period) (Example) Average of the last 30 days. No action required (∑...
  • Page 75 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action Error message could Repeat the test with a new be caused by a used or OneTouch Ultra Test Strip. Refer ® damaged OneTouch ® Ultra to page 10 for OneTouch ®...
  • Page 76 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action Error message that indicates 1. If you tested in a cool one of the following conditions environment, repeat the test may be present: in a warmer environment with 1. You may have high glucose a new test strip.
  • Page 77 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action Error message that indicates that Repeat the test with a new the InDuo™ meter has detected OneTouch Ultra Test Strip. ® a problem with the test strip. Refer to pages 32 to 38 for Possible causes are an incompletely proper sample application filled confirmation window or a...
  • Page 78 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action The battery symbol É appears Test results will still be accurate, but replace the on the display with the unit of battery as soon as possible measurement. It means that the power of the battery is getting low.
  • Page 79 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Meter display What it means Action The InDuo™ meter has detected Repeat the test after the that the temperature is below the InDuo™ meter and operating range. You cannot OneTouch ® Ultra Test Strips perform a test until the InDuo™ have reached a temperature meter and the OneTouch ®...
  • Page 80 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Here are the answers to some questions you might ask when using your InDuo™ meter: What should I do if the InDuo™ meter does not display a message after a OneTouch Ultra Test Strip has been inserted? ®...
  • Page 81 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE What should I do if the InDuo™ meter does not start running the blood glucose test after the OneTouch Ultra Test Strip has been inserted? ® Probable reasons Action Insufficient blood sample Repeat the test with a new OneTouch ®...
  • Page 82: The Induo™ Insulin Doser

    DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE The InDuo™ insulin doser As with the meter display, a number of messages and symbols appear on the InDuo™ insulin doser display during use of the doser. Message What it means Action The very first time the insulin doser is If the display goes off, press removed from the meter cap, the the release button, and the...
  • Page 83 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Message What it means Action The display shows the number of No action required insulin units dialed The segments turning on two by two No action required tell you how long to leave the needle under the skin during injection The display shows the number of No action required...
  • Page 84 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Message What it means Action The display shows the number of insulin No action required units delivered. The segments indicate the time passed since delivery. 1 segment represents 1 hour. In this example 4 hours have passed since the insulin doser delivered the previous dose A flashing display indicates that the Be sure to replace your...
  • Page 85 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Here are answers to some Why is the display showing a minus questions you might ask about symbol? your InDuo™ insulin doser display: The dose selector has been dialed below zero 0. Dial forward until the Why has the display turned off? display shows the correct number of If the display goes off, press the...
  • Page 86 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Why does no insulin appear when I try button completely in until it locks. to prime the InDuo™ insulin doser? Then change Penfill as described on ® The needle may be blocked. Change page 49. the needle and prime the InDuo™...
  • Page 87 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Why is insulin delivered when the needle-tip (see page 24). Please note dose selector is turned? that part of the insulin dose may You have dialed the maximum dose have been injected. If the push of 70 units and then continued button still cannot be pressed dialing.
  • Page 88: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS InDuo™ System Size: 123 mm x 54 mm x 35 mm (4.84 in x 2.13 in x 1.38 in) Weight: 125 g with battery (4.40 ounces) Operating ranges: Temperature: 6-40°C (43-104ºF)* Relative humidity: 10-90% Hematocrit: 30-55% InDuo™ meter Result range: 1.1-33.3 mmol/L (20-600 mg/dL) Calibration: Plasma-equivalent...
  • Page 89: The Induo™ Insulin Doser

    InDuo™ doser Cartridge: 3 ml Penfill ® Needle: NovoFine ® max 8 mm length Dose: 1IU increment, minimum = 1IU, maximum = 70IU Memory: 1 (last dose and time since last dose) Power source: Internal non-replaceable lithium battery Battery life: 5 years from manufacturing date printed on the carton label GUARANTEE...
  • Page 90: Blood Glucose Value Targets

    BLOOD GLUCOSE VALUE TARGETS Times of day Glucose ranges for people Your target ranges (mmol/L) without diabetes (mmol/L) Before breakfast 3.9 - 5.8 Before lunch or dinner 3.9 - 6.1 1 hour after meals Less than 8.9 2 hours after meals Less than 6.7 Between 2 and 4 am Greater than 3.9...

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