Accu-Chek 98/79/EC manual Setting the Hypo Flag

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Setting the Hypo Flag

The hypo flag allows you to define your hypoglycemic level and receive a reminder whenever you obtain a blood sugar result below this level. You can set the hypo indicator level to any number between 60 and 80 mg/dL (3,3 and 4,4 mmol/L).

Important Note: Consult with your healthcare professional to set the hypo marker to compliment your therapy. Do not use the hypo marker as the only indicator of hypoglycemia. Rely upon your symptoms and directions from your healthcare professional.

To set the hypo flag:

1.Press the ON/OFF button to turn the meter on.

2.Wait until the strip icon or code and “---” flash before proceeding to step 3.

3.Press and hold down the ON/OFF button until “set” appears at the bottom of the screen. Release the ON/OFF button.

4.Repeatedly press and release the ON/OFF button until “hypo” flashes and “OFF” and “set” appear on the display.

Note: the meter is factory set with the hypo flag in the off position.

5.Press and release the right or left arrow button to turn ON the hypo flag.

6.Briefly press and release the ON/OFF button. “Hypo” flashes, and the current hypo indicator setting, “set,” “mg/dL” or “mmol/L” appear on the display.

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Contents Page Page Welcome Page Contents Quick Reference Display Guide About the Accu-ChekSensor Meter About the Accu-Chek Sensor Meter Special Features About the Accu-ChekSensor Comfort Test Strip Inserting the Battery Battery Symbol on the Display Time and date are setBattery must be replaced to continue testing Does the beeper have to be turned on? Setting the Beeper, Time, Date, Year, and Hypo FlagTurning the Beeper On or Off Proceeding toPress and release the right or left arrow button Setting the Time, Date and Year Page Setting the Hypo Flag Coding/Calibrating Your Meter 731 Gathering Supplies TestingTo begin testing, you will need the following items Performing a Test731 Blood will be drawn What if I still see yellow on the test strip?Blood glucose result is displayed in mg/dL or mmol/L Your Test Results on Marking a Result with a Flag, Asterisk Understanding Your Test Results Do’s and Don’ts Store strips outside original vial Use expired test stripsProper Test Strip Appearance Using Memory To recall results and averages stored in memoryPage Quality Control Checks What are quality control checks?To do a quality control check, you need Accu-ChekSensor Comfort Test StripsPerforming a Quality Control Check Check that the codeGently squeeze the bottle to form one small drop Example of an acceptable Level 1 control resultRemove test strip from meter and discard Understanding Control Results Cleaning Caring For Your MeterDisplay Check Storage and Handling Page Transferring Data OFF and insert code key See Quick Reference Display GuideMeter needs to be coded Meter is ready to accept a test stripBlood glucose result appears on display see Memory Displays Page Battery Displays Battery power is low Change battery soonDisplay Messages Quality Control Check Displays Example of an unacceptable control result Error Messages Your blood sugar may be Extremely low, an incorrectTest strip is damaged or Page Or cool the meter Technical Data Product Specifications Equivalent Power Supply2032 CR 2032, DL 2032 or Construction Hand held Protection ClassProduct Safety Information For in vitro diagnostic use Manufactured byWarranty and Service Instructions This warranty does not affect any statutory or other rightsSupplies and Accessories Index ViiiHI display Troubleshooting Any Questions Page 2003/06