Abbott Diabetes Care Blood Glucose Monitor manual FreeStyle Test Strip, Test Strip Does the Work

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The FreeStyle® Test Strip

Apply blood or control solution to only one edge of the test strip per test.

Important: Use only one edge of the test strip per test. Do not apply blood to both edges. Test strips may be used only once.

Discard used test strips.

Edge of

test strip

The Test Strip Does the Work

The test strip acts like a sponge and pulls the blood into the strip through the edge.

Edge of test strip

WARNING: Keep the test strip vial away from children. The cap is a choking hazard. The cap or vial contains drying agents that may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.

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Contents Owner’s Booklet Table of Contents Appendices Test On or Off Your Fingers How the FreeStyle Flash System Should Be Used Important Health-Related Information Data on file testing was done on forearm FreeStyle Flash Meter and FreeStyle Test Strip Getting Started with the FreeStyle Flash MeterFreeStyle Flash System FreeStyle Flash Meter and How It Works Configure Button Test Strip PortCheck Owner’s Booklet Symbol Control Solution Test Result SymbolFreeStyle Flash Meter Display Message Area Battery Symbol Memory Mode Symbol System Check Screen Test Result AreaBlood Drop and Test Strip Symbols Date Setup SymbolCheck and Set Test Strip Code Symbol Thermometer SymbolDay Average Symbol Clock SymbolSymbol Sound Level SymbolsFreeStyle Test Strip Test Strip Does the WorkImportant Test Strip Information FreeStyle Control Solution All About FreeStyle Control SolutionWhen should I perform a control solution test? Ensuring Accurate Control Solution Results Where can I obtain FreeStyle Control Solution? Performing a Control Solution Test Top BottomUsed only once FreeStyle Lancing Device Insert Lancet Using the Lancing DeviceTwist Off the Rounded Top Set the Lancing Level Replace CapCock the Handle Lancing Lancing Your Forearm, Upper Arm, Hand, Thigh, or CalfLancing Lancing Your FingerRemoving the Lancet MaintenancePotential Bruising Testing Your Blood Glucose Blood Glucose Testing Components Setting the Test Strip Code Performing a Blood Glucose TestCode Number Filling the Test Strip with Blood Waiting for Result Do not lift the test strip up until you hearLO Reading with Symptoms LO Reading without SymptomsLO Readings LO ReadingHI Reading with Symptoms HI Reading without SymptomsHI Readings HI ReadingUsing the Display Backlight Using Your Meter’s LightsUsing the Test Light Using Alarms Setting Up Your Meter Meter Screen DisplaysSetting the Alarm Setting the Sound Setting the Time Setting the Date Setting the Unit of MeasurementSoftware Version Display Getting In and Out of Memory Viewing Your Meter MemoryDay Average Working the Memory Control Solution TestBlood Glucose Test Special Notes Transferring DataError Messages ErrorError Error Problem with test strip Meter malfunction Batteries Replacing the Batteries Page Troubleshooting Call Customer Care Cleaning the Meter Caring for Your MeterMeter Specifications Index Page Call Customer Care Toll Free at Page Call Customer Care Toll Free at Page Call Customer Care Toll Free at Page Meter Serial No Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents