Lifescan OneTouch Profile blood glucose monitor Owner's Booklet

Lifescan OneTouch Profile blood glucose monitor Owner's Booklet

Complete diabetes tracking system

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Complete Diabetes Tracking System
Owner's Booklet
For diabetes and life.

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  • Page 1 ™ ™ Complete Diabetes Tracking System Owner’s Booklet For diabetes and life.
  • Page 2: Quality Control Checks

    CAUTION Before using any product to test your blood glucose (blood sugar), read all instructions and practise the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes health- care professional. The One Touch Profile ™ ™ outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SETTING THE SYSTEM TESTING YOUR BLOOD USING THE METER MEMORY CHANGING METER SETTINGS Introduction Precautions and limitations One Touch Profile Blood Glucose Meter ™ ™ One Touch Test Strips ™ Coding the meter Check strip test Control solution test...
  • Page 4 SOLVING PROBLEMS TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER SPECIFICATIONS Time and date Event averaging Insulin prompt Insulin programming Display language Time format Date format Decimal separator Unit of measure Exiting the set-up mode Test procedure messages Error messages Cleaning the meter Replacing the batteries Performance characteristics Warranty...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The One Touch Profile Glucose Monitoring System consists of three main Glucose ™ products: The One Touch Blood Glucose Meter, One Touch Test Strips and One Touch Solution. ™ For reliable results and to maintain the manufacturer’s total service, support,...
  • Page 6: Precautions And Limitations

    PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS • If you experience symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results, and you have carefully followed the procedure described in your owner’s booklet, contact your healthcare professional immediately. • DO NOT make significant changes to your medication program or ignore physical symptoms without consulting your healthcare professional.
  • Page 7 Study this diagram to become familiar with all of the parts of your One Touch Profile Meter. ™ ™ Battery Compartment (on back) M Button Data Port On/Off Button ™ BLOOD GLUCOSE METER Display Test Strip Test Area with protective coating C Button Holder...
  • Page 8 Data port. Allows you to transfer the infor- mation stored in the meter’s memory to a computer to view, analyse, and print. Please call your authorized LifeScan representative for more information about our Diabetes Management System software. Test Strip in place...
  • Page 9 ONE TOUCH ™ TEST STRIPS When blood is applied to the white test spot on the test strip, compounds on the test strip react with the blood to form a blue color. The meter reads the color to determine the blood glucose level. NOTE: Your test strip may look like THIS OR THIS...
  • Page 10: Important Test Strip Information

    • Do not transfer the test strips from the original vial to any other container. • Do not carry unwrapped test strips in your meter case. • DO NOT use bleach, or products containing bleach, near the test strips. • For reliable results, use only One Touch Test Strips made by LifeScan.
  • Page 11: Coding The Meter

    SETTING THE SYSTEM CODING THE METER Code numbers are used to calibrate the meter with the test strips for reliable results. Make sure you set the code: • Before using the meter for the first time. • Every time you change to another vial of test strips.
  • Page 12 Step 2: Match the Code Numbers. If the code number on the display matches the code number on your test strip vial, you may begin testing. If the two code numbers do not match, follow Step 3 to code the meter. CODE 9 Step 3: Code the Meter.
  • Page 13: Check Strip Test

    It is very important that you do the fol- lowing two simple checks routinely to make sure you get accurate results. CHECK STRIP TEST A purple and white check strip is included in your meter case. Before doing a check strip test, make sure the test strip holder, test area, and check strip...
  • Page 14 Step 1: Turn on the meter. The code number will appear on the display. Next, INSERT CODE 10 (for example) STRIP will appear. Step 2: Insert the check strip Slide the notched end of the check strip into the test strip holder with the purple side facing up.
  • Page 15 Step 4: Turn the check strip over and insert it back into the meter. When INSERT SIDE 2 appears, turn the check strip over and slide it back into the test strip holder. It must go in notched end first, the white side facing up.
  • Page 16 • Do not get blood, alcohol, control solution, or any other fluid on the check strip. • Do not scratch the check strip. • Do not leave the check strip in sunlight. • If you lose or damage the check strip, call your authorized LifeScan representative for a free replacement.
  • Page 17: Control Solution Test

    CONTROL SOLUTION TEST One Touch Normal Control Solution is ™ used instead of blood to tell you that the meter and test strips are working togeth- er properly. The control solution con- tains a known amount of glucose that reacts with a One Touch ™...
  • Page 18: Important Control Solution Test Information

    IMPORTANT CONTROL SOLUTION TEST INFORMATION • Use only One Touch Normal Control Solution. ™ • Check the expiration date of the control solution. Do not use if expired. Record the discard date on the vial. Discard the vial 90 days after first opening. •...
  • Page 19 The control solution test follows the normal test procedure, using control solution instead of blood. Step 1: Turn on the meter. The code number, time, and date will appear. The code number should match the code number on the test strip vial. CODE 10 7:50AM 1/06/00 Step 2: Insert a test strip.
  • Page 20 Step 3: Apply control solution. After the test strip is in the test strip APPLY holder, WAIT PLEASE appears for a moment, then APPLY SAMPLE appears. Shake the control solution vial well before removing the cap and adding a drop of control solution to the middle of the test spot, covering it completely.
  • Page 21 Record control solution tests in the log- book provided by placing a C next to the result. If test results fall outside the expected range, repeat the test. If you are unable to resolve the problem, call your authorized LifeScan representative. Example Example...
  • Page 22: Testing Your Blood

    TESTING YOUR BLOOD DETAILED TEST PROCEDURE Choose a clean, dry work surface. Make sure you have all the items needed to test. Release Button Meter Ejection/Cocking Control Penlet ™ Plus Adjustable Blood Sampler Sterile Lancet One Touch ™ Test Strip Depth Settings Depth Adjustment...
  • Page 23: Getting A Drop Of Blood

    CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection: • Never share a lancet with another person. • Always use a new, sterile LifeScan Lancet. Lancets are for single use only. • The Penlet Plus Sampler should be ™ used by only one person. However, in...
  • Page 24 Gently twist off the lancet’s protective disk. Make two full turns to ensure that the lancet separates from the protective disk. Optional: For safe disposal, save protective disk to cover lancet after use. See Step 6 option. Replace the Penlet Plus Cap.
  • Page 25 Step 3: Cock the Penlet ™ Slide the ejection/cocking control back until you hear a click. If it does not click, the Penlet Plus Sampler may have been cocked when the lancet was inserted. Plus Sampler. Step 4: Wash Your Hands. Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
  • Page 26 Step 5: Get a Drop of Blood. Helpful tips: • To increase blood flow to your finger- tips, massage the hand from the wrist to the fingertip two or three times without touching the puncture site. • Hang your arm down at your side for 10 to 15 seconds before pricking your finger.
  • Page 27 Hold the Penlet Plus Sampler firmly ™ against the side of your finger with the cap resting on your finger. (Greater pressure of the device against the finger will cause a deeper puncture.) Press the release button. Gently massage your finger to obtain the required blood volume.
  • Page 28 Step 6: Remove the Lancet. To remove the Penlet Plus Cap, twist ™ the cap counterclockwise. Optional: To replace the protective disk on the lancet, place the disk on a hard surface and push the exposed tip into the protective disk. Caution: Always use caution when removing the lancet.
  • Page 29 Point the lancet down and away from you. Push forward on the ejection/cocking control and eject the lancet directly into an appropriate container for sharp objects. Return the ejection/cocking control to the middle position. Replace the cap. CLEANING THE PENLET SAMPLER •...
  • Page 30: Step- By- Step Test Procedure

    STEP- BY- STEP TEST PROCEDURE CODE 10 Step 1: Turn on the meter. 8:00AM 1/06/00 Press the power button. A code number and the date and time will appear. The code number must match the code number on the test strip vial. If it does not, change the meter code number fol- CODE 10 lowing the instructions on page 11.
  • Page 31 Step 2: Insert a test strip. INSERT INSERT CODE 10 STRIP Example Next, INSERT CODE 10 (for exam- ple) STRIP appears. Slide a test strip WAIT into the strip holder, notched end first, with the test spot facing up. Make sure PLEASE you push the test strip in all the way until it stops.
  • Page 32 Step 3: Apply blood to the test spot Apply blood to the test spot so as to cover it completely with a round drop. It is very important that enough blood is applied. Do not: • Smear blood onto the test spot. •...
  • Page 33 Checking the amount of blood on the test strip. • Remove the test Front strip from the meter and look at the test spot. It should still have a wet shiny drop that complete- ly covers the circle. If the blood sample has a dull, dry appearance, you may not have applied enough blood or you may have smeared it.
  • Page 34 Accurate results in 45 seconds. The meter then counts down from 45 to 0 seconds, beeps, and displays your result. Remove the test strip only after the result is displayed. mg/dL 8:01AM 1/06/00 mmol/L 8:01AM 1/06/00 The meter displays results above 600 mg/dL or 33.3 mmol/L as HI DANGER.
  • Page 35 Test results below 60 mg/dL or 3.3 mmol/L mean your blood glucose is low (hypoglycemia). mg/dL DO YOU 8:01AM 1/06/00 NEED A SNACK mmol/L DO YOU 8:01AM 1/06/00 NEED A SNACK IMPORTANT: If you get a HI DAN- GER result or a result below 60 mg/dL or 3.3 mmol/L and your test result does not reflect how you feel, follow the guidelines on pages 16-20 to ensure...
  • Page 36: Event Labelling

    EVENT LABELLING Immediately after testing your blood, you may want to mark your glucose readings with event labels. The One Touch Profile meter has 15 sepa- ™ ™ rate event labels. • FASTING • PRE BREAKFAST • AFTER BREAKFAST • PRE NOON MEAL •...
  • Page 37 To select an event label, press the C but- ton while the blood glucose test result is still showing on the meter dis- play. Each time you press the C button, a new event label will appear on the mmol/L display.
  • Page 38: Entering The Memory

    USING THE METER MEMORY The One Touch Profile ™ ™ up to 250 test results with date and time. Event labels and insulin records are also stored. When the memory is full, the oldest record is dropped as a new one is added. However, if you have used the meter at least once in the past 14 days, the aver- age of your blood glucose test results...
  • Page 39: Recalling Results

    The very first time you turn on your meter and press the M button, the fol- lowing message will appear, showing that there are no results stored in the memory: NODATA Now press and hold the C button to see how many tests are included in the average.
  • Page 40 Any event labels added to blood glucose tests will alternate with the time and date when shown on the meter. mg/dL 11:00AM 1/06/00 PRE NOON MEAL mmol/L 11:00AM 1/06/00 PRE NOON MEAL You can change or add event labels or insulin information stored in memory while they are displayed on the meter.
  • Page 41: Entering The Set-Up (Options) Mode

    CHANGING METER SETTINGS You can change, or in some cases turn off, 11 features of your One Touch Meter to suit your individual needs. • Beep prompts • Time • Date • Event averaging • Insulin prompt • Insulin programming •...
  • Page 42 • Use the M button to scroll through the options or move within an option. • If you want to change an option set- ting, use the C button. • Once you have finished setting an op- tion, turn the meter off, or press the M button to move to the next option.
  • Page 43: Beep Prompts

    BEEP PROMPTS The One Touch Profile ™ beeping tones to signal various steps in the meter procedures. The beep option is seen immediately after entering the set-up mode. The current set- ting will automatically appear on the display. With the “ON” setting, the meter will continue to provide beep prompts dur- ing the test procedure.
  • Page 44: Time And Date

    TIME AND DATE In the set-up mode, use the M button to choose the Time option. The current time will show. Press the C button to change the time; the hour and AM or PM will flash. Press the C button again to advance the hour to the correct set- ting.
  • Page 45: Event Averaging

    EVENT AVERAGING In the set-up mode, use the M button to choose the event averaging option. Press the C button to turn on the event averag- ing option. Averages for each event are displayed by pressing the M button to move from one event to the next.
  • Page 46: Insulin Prompt

    INSULIN PROMPT You can add information about your insulin type and dosage after each blood glucose test result. In the set-up mode, use the M button to choose the insulin prompt option. The above example will appear. To turn on the in- sulin prompt, press the C button.
  • Page 47: Insulin Programming

    Step 2: Change the insulin units. When the units area is flashing ‘00’, press the C button UNITS until your INTERM insulin dose M-MOVE C-CHANGE is displayed. Press the M button again and follow the same steps to enter your second type of insulin and the dose.
  • Page 48: Carbohydrate Counting

    After you have moved through each area, the complete record will be dis- played for two seconds, followed by another insulin programming screen. You may then press the C button to enter another insulin record. CARBOHYDRATE COUNTING You can use the insulin programming feature to record the number of grams of carbohydrate in your diet.
  • Page 49: Display Language

    DISPLAY LANGUAGE The One Touch Profile ™ display messages in 19 languages: English [ENGL.], Spanish [ESPAN.], French [FRANC.], Italian [ITALIA], Hungarian [MAGYAR], Dutch [NEDER.], Norwegian [NORSK], Polish [POLSKI], Portuguese [PORT.], Russian [PYCCK.], Finnish [SUOMI], Swedish [SVENS.], Turkish [TURKCE], Symbolic [0XOOXO], British [BRIT.], Czech [CESKY], Danish [DANSK], German [DEUTS.], and Greek [E^^IKA].
  • Page 50: Time Format

    TIME FORMAT The meter is pre-set to display the time in the 12-hour AM/PM format. However, an alternative 24-hour time format is available. AM/PM M-MOVE C-CHANGE To change the time format, enter the set-up mode. Use the M button to choose the time format option.
  • Page 51: Decimal Separator

    DECIMAL SEPARATOR The meter is pre-set to display mil- limoles per litre (mmol/L) and basal insulin rate values using a decimal point. This option allows you to select a comma instead of a decimal point as a decimal separator. mmol/L DEC PT COMMA M-MOVE C-CHANGE...
  • Page 52: Unit Of Measure

    UNIT OF MEASURE The meter is pre-set to display test results in milligrams per decilitre (mg/dL). You have the option to select millimoles per litre (mmol/L). mg/dL M-MOVE C-CHANGE M-MOVE C-CHANGE To change the unit of measure, enter the set-up mode. Use the M button to choose the unit of measure option.
  • Page 53: Solving Problems

    The display messages that appear on your One Touch through testing procedures, alert you to any problems as they occur, and give you informa- tion about test results stored in the meter’s memory. This section provides you with a com- plete listing of the display messages, what they mean, and what to do if there is a problem.
  • Page 54 MESSAGE 45..0 106 MG/DL 5.9 MMOL/L (for example) 8:01 AM 6-01-00 100 MG/DL 5.6 MMOL/L (for example) CONTRL 7:52 AM 6-01-00 INSERT SIDE 2 80 MG/DL 4.4 MMOL/L (for example) 7:40 AM 6-01-00 APPEARS WHEN The meter is counting down from 45 seconds to 0. A blood test has been completed.
  • Page 55 MESSAGE 60 MG/DL 3.3 MMOL/L (for example) 8:01 AM 6-01-00 alternating with 60 MG/DL 3.3 MMOL/L (for example) DO YOU NEED A SNACK 240 MG/DL 13.3 MMOL/L (for example) 8:01 AM 6-01-00 alternating with 240 MG/DL 13.3 MMOL/L CHECK KETONES APPEARS WHEN Your blood glucose test result is 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L).The message DO YOU NEED A SNACK appears when your...
  • Page 56 MESSAGE HI MG/DL HI MMOL/L DANGER 8:01 AM 6-01-00 alternating with HI MG/DL HI MMOL/L CALL. DR. TEST KETONES APPEARS WHEN Your blood glucose test result is 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L). This level is severe hyperglycemia. Contact your doctor immediately. Appears briefly when the meter is turned on.
  • Page 57: Error Messages

    When any of the following messages appear, there is a problem with your One Touch Profile Meter or the way in which you are performing a test. In most cases, problems ™ are easy to fix. If you still have trouble, call your authorized LifeScan representative. MESSAGE PROBLEM When this symbol appears and stays on the screen, it means the batteries are getting low.
  • Page 58 MESSAGE PROBLEM CLEAN 1. There is dirt, blood, or lint TEST on the test area. AREA 2. Your hand or an object cov- ered the test area during testing. 3. The meter was used in very bright light. REMOVE The test strip was inserted STRIP before the word INSERT appeared on the display.
  • Page 59 MESSAGE PROBLEM ERROR 1 The sample was applied before RETEST the words APPLY SAMPLE appeared. ERROR 2 1. The test strip moved during RETEST the test. 2. The test strip was not insert- ed correctly. 3. The test strip was removed before the test was completed.
  • Page 60 WHAT TO DO 6. Repeat the check strip test. 7. Call your authorized LifeScan representative. 1. Repeat the test with a new test strip and a large, shiny drop of blood or control solution.
  • Page 61 (for example) NOT OK 7:40 AM 6-01-00 WHAT TO DO 1. Call your authorized LifeScan representative. 2. Repeat the test, try not to move the meter. 3. Repeat the test with the new test strip. Clean the meter and check strip if necessary.
  • Page 62 You should also check all of your meter option settings to be sure they are cor- rect. If this continues to happen, there may be a problem with your meter. Call your authorized LifeScan representative. Call your authorized LifeScan represen- tative.
  • Page 63: Taking Care Of Your Meter

    TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER To keep your One Touch Blood Glucose Meter in good operating condition, follow these simple rules: • Keep the test strip holder and test area clean. • Keep your meter dry. If you acciden- tally get water or other liquids inside...
  • Page 64: Cleaning The Meter

    CLEANING THE METER DO A DAILY CHECK: Look through the small hole in the test strip holder to make sure there is no lint, dirt, or blood blocking it. If there is anything blocking the hole, or if the test area has dirt, lint, or blood on it, remove the test strip holder and clean the test area by following the instructions given below.
  • Page 65 Step 2: Clean the test strip holder. Wash the test strip holder with soap and water. Clean the underside of the test strip hold- er. Using a cotton swab, clean the small hole to remove any dirt, blood, or lint. Rinse well.
  • Page 66 Rub the test area with a cotton swab or soft cloth dampened with water to remove all blood, dirt, or lint from the test area. If necessary, a mild liquid dish washing detergent mixed with water may also be used. Do not apply full- strength detergent to the test area.
  • Page 67: Replacing The Batteries

    Press forward on the base of the test strip holder to be sure it is properly in place. You are now ready to do a check strip test. If the check strip will not slide into the test strip holder, repeat Step 4. REPLACING THE BATTERIES The One Touch Profile...
  • Page 68 When BATTRY` REPLACE NOW appears flashing on the display, the meter will no longer give results and you must replace the batter- ies before you can perform another test. Dead batteries or battery removal will not affect the information stored in the meter memory.
  • Page 69 Step 3: Remove the old batteries. Remove the old batteries by gently slapping the meter against the palm of your hand. Never meter against a hard surface. Step 4: Insert the new AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the plus (+) and minus (–) signs on the batteries are cor-...
  • Page 70: Specifications

    Touch technology, have been shown to give equivalent perfor- mance when tested at altitudes up to 2200 meters (7200 feet). Up to 250 records with time and date. RS-232 serial communications with special LifeScan cable for interface with LifeScan InTouch Software.
  • Page 71: Warranty

    If, at any time during the first five years after purchase, the meter does not work for any reason (except for obvious abuse), LifeScan will replace it with a new meter or equivalent product free of charge. The warranty policy applies only to the...
  • Page 72: Insulin Types

    SHORT Short insulin INTERM Intermediate insulin LONG Long insulin XLONG Extra long insulin 30/70 Mixture 30% Short and 70% Intermediate and 50/50 Mixture 50% Short and 50% Intermediate MIXTUR Mixture other than mixtures identified OTHER Other insulin types not specified INSULIN TYPES BOLUS Insulin pump setting, insulin...
  • Page 73 The enclosed LifeScan Blood Glucose Meter, as an electro-medical device, has been thoroughly tested and found to comply with the essential requirements of the ElectroMagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC 89/336/EEC), 1995. 1995...
  • Page 74 For further information on LifeScan products, please call your authorized LifeScan representative. © LifeScan, Inc. 2000 U.S. and foreign patents; IFD/OB/OTP Milpitas, California 95035, U.S.A. other patents pending. Rev.: 02/2000...

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