Getting Started; Important Health-Related Information; Important Information About Your Bgstar System - Sanofi-aventis BG STAR Owner's Manual

1 Getting Started

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Unpack your BGStar
IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate use of meter, verify the time, date and units of measure.
For step-by-step instructions on changing the time and date settings, please refer to chapters 13
and 14.

2 Important Health-related Information

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Please Read the Following:
[1] Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or patients in shock.
Inaccurate low results may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar
state, with or without ketosis. Critically ill patients should not be tested with blood glucose
meters.
[2] Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may yield inaccurate results. If you believe you
are suffering from severe dehydration, consult your health professional immediately.
[3] Patients undergoing oxygen therapy may receive inaccurate results.
[4] Results below 3.9 mmol/L may mean low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia).
[5] Results over 13.3 mmol/L may mean high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia). Checking
ketones may be advisable.
[6] If you get results below 3.9 mmol/L or above 13.3 mmol/L and do not have symptoms of
hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, repeat the test. If you have symptoms, or continue to get results
below 3.9 mmol/L or above 13.3 mmol/L, contact your health professional immediately.
[7] If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test and you
have followed all instructions described in the BGStar Owner's Guide, follow the treatment plan
recommended by your health professional team or contact your health professional immediately.
[8] Do not use test strips that are expired or appear to be damaged as they may return inaccurate
results.
[9] Health professionals should follow their institution's infection control protocols.
[10] Always follow your health professional's recommendations.

3 Important Information about Your BGStar System

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The BGStar System should be used:
Application number: 184338
Date of revision: August 18, 2011
s-a Version 2.1 dated August 26, 2011
System Kit. Dispose of the packing material properly.
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