Contents: Blood Sugar Measuring Device GL32 mg/dL About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device ....2 1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories .........2 1.2 Functions of the device ................3 1.3 Signs and symbols ..................4 Safety information and warnings...........5 Description of Device and Accessories ........8 3.1 Lancing device and needle lancets ............8...
1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories Inspect the Beurer GL32 mg/dL measuring system to ensure that the packaging is undamaged and the contents are complete: 1 GL32 mg/dL blood sugar measuring device...
REF 464.00 MEDIUM control solution REF 457.02 100 needle lancets REF 457.01 Beurer GL32, GL34, BGL60 PC kit REF 462.10 (connecting cable, drivers and test software) 1.2 Functions of the device This device is intended for measuring the blood sugar content of human blood. It is suit- able for self-testing and does not have to be encoded.
The following symbols are used in the instructions for use: WARNING Warning: Risk of injury or danger to health. CAUTION Safety notice referring to possible damage to the measuring device/accessories. Note Important information to be noted. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
L-dopa, and tolbutamide do not influence the results if they are present within the physiological value range. • Lipemia effects: Elevated blood triglyceride levels of up to 2000 mg/dL rarely influence the results. Above this level, however, the blood sugar test may be affected. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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• Do not use the test strips at an altitude above 3275 m. Note The Beurer GL32 mg/dL measuring system is designed for measuring capillary whole blood. Storage and maintenance WARNING •...
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Hg = Battery contains mercury. • Please dispose of the device in accordance with EU directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip- ment). If you have any questions, contact the local authority re- sponsible for waste disposal. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
Front view Rear view 1: Test strip slot 1: Two alkaline batteries of type 1.5 V AAA 2: LCD display 2: "SET" button for making settings 3: Back button 4: ON/OFF/Forwards button 5: PC interface with cover Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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(not functional) 4: Low blood sugar value (not functional) 11: Ketone measurement recommended (not functional) 5: High blood sugar value (not functional) 12: Memory deleted symbol 6: Test strip symbol 13: Memory symbol 7: Speaker (not functional) Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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18: CTL for control solution 16: Time: Hours-minutes 19: DAY AVG for average value over 7, 14, 21, 28, 60 or 90 days Note This blood sugar measuring device is supplied with the blood sugar unit mg/dL. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
Read the following information about handling and storing your test strips carefully. The test strips can only be guaranteed to return accurate results if you follow all instructions carefully. WARNING Each test strip must only be used once and only for one patient. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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Do not store test strips in the fridge. • Test strips may be stored at a relative humidity between 10 % and 85 %. • Only store test strips in their original container - never use another con- tainer. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
4.2 Basic settings The measuring device must be switched off. Remove the lid of the battery compartment on the rear of the device (see "3.2 Blood sugar measuring device", page 8). Press the "SET" button. The year display flashes. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
• Only use the lancing device with needle lancets made by the same manu- facturer. The use of other needle lancets may impair the function of the lancing device. • If the lancing device is manufactured by a third party, consult their instruc- tions for use. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
• Note that inadequate circulation at the puncture site, for example caused by cold or illness, can lead to inaccurate measurements. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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Pull back the tensioning device until you hear it click into place. If it does not engage, the lancing device may have unintentionally already been tensioned when inserting the needle lancet and could already be engaged. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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Untwist the cap and carefully remove it from the lanc- ing device. Place the protective disk you kept earlier flat on a hard surface. Pierce the protective disk with the tip of the needle so that the needle is covered. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
Read the measured value. For an explanation of the measured value and possible actions, see the next chapter "5.3 Evaluating the measured value", page 19. If an error message is displayed, refer to chapter “8 Troubleshooting" on page 29. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
Diabetes sugar measurement sugar values diabetes Below Above Fasting 100 to 110 mg/dL 100 mg/dL 110 mg/dL Below Above 2 hours after eating 140 to 200 mg/dL 140 mg/dL 200 mg/dL Source: Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft (DDG) 2008 Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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Consult your doctor. Above 240 mg/dL Hi = Severe hyperglycaemia Repeat the measurement with a (very high blood sugar). new test strip. If the display shows the same result again: Seek medi- Above 600 mg/dL cal advice immediately. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
CAUTION Never use control solutions made by other manufacturers. The correct func- tioning of your Beurer blood sugar measuring device can only be checked using the Beurer MEDIUM control solution. When is it recommended to perform a test using the control solution? •...
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6 seconds, and the result of the measurement is then shown in the display. Check whether the result is within the specified results range for the control solution. This results range is printed on the test strip container. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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There is a problem with the measuring Contact customer service. device. WARNING If you persistently obtain results outside of the specified range when testing with the control solution, do not continue using the system to determine your blood sugar content. Contact customer service. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
The measuring device must be switched off. Press the ON/OFF/Forwards button The start display appears briefly. The device then displays the date and time, and the memory symbol flashes. Press the ON/OFF/Forwards button again Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
ON/OFF/Forwards button for three seconds. The start display appears briefly. The device then displays the date and time, and the memory symbol . Once the symbols "DAY" and "AVG" are flashing, you can release the ON/OFF/Forwards but- Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
"SET" button. "---" is displayed briefly, followed by the symbol. Press the ON/OFF/Forwards button . "OFF" is displayed briefly and the measuring device switches off. Carefully replace the lid on the battery compartment. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
Only use the original data connection cable supplied by Beurer for data trans- fer. Otherwise, your measuring device or PC may be damaged. Preparations • Place the blood sugar measuring device and the Beurer GL32, GL34, BGL60 PC kit next to the PC ready for use. • Install the evaluation...
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• The measured values remain stored on the measuring device after transfer to the PC. Disconnecting the device from the PC Pull the jack plug from the blood sugar measuring device. The measuring device switches off automatically. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
Insert an unused, clean test strip and repeat strip was inserted the measurement Blood was applied to the test Repeat the test using a new test strip. Do strip too early not apply the blood until the blood droplet symbol flashes in the display. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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"SET" button repeatedly completed (see "4.2 Basic settings", until "OFF" is displayed. Close the battery compartment and repeat the test. page 13). Device is defective Contact customer service. Note If the problem persists, contact customer service. Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
No encoding of the device is required ("codefree") Blood sample Capillary whole blood Blood quantity 0.5 microlitres Measurement Approx. 6 seconds duration Calibration Plasma Test method Amperometric biosensor Application Suitable for self-testing System function test Each time the device is switched on Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
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1.4% Active ingredient for viscosity regulation 15.0% Standards The Beurer GL32 mg/dL measuring system for self-testing complies with the following European Directives and standards: IVD (98/79/EC), EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-101, EN 13640, EN ISO 15197, MDD (93/42/EC). Beurer GL32 mg/dL...
Claims must be made within a period of 3 years from the date of purchase to BEURER GmbH, Söflinger Str. 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany. In the case of claims against the guarantee, the customer has the right to have the product repaired by us or in a workshop authorised by us.
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