Lifescan SureStep manual Control Solution Range

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CHECKING

Control Solution Range

If test results fall outside the expect- ed range, repeat the test. Results that fall outside the expected range may indicate the system is not working properly. Some possible causes are:

■Procedural error

■Expired or contaminated control solution

■Test strip code and meter code do not match

■Dirty meter or test strip holder

■Test strip deterioration

■Meter malfunction

■Control solution that is outside of the temperature range 15–35˚C (59–95˚F)

If you are unable to resolve the problem, call the LifeScan Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521 (U.S.A. 1 800 227-8862).

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Contents Manuel du propriétaire Owner’s Booklet Page Page Page Page Page Checking the System TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SUnderstanding Your Results Solving Problems Page A R N I N G T H E S Y S T E M Learning Covers the lens area SureStep Blood Glucose MeterBack SureStep Test StripsImportant Test Strip Information AM PM Display SymbolsExample Learning HI mmol/L Turn On the Meter D I N G T H E M E T E RThree Easy Steps to Coding Code the Meter Check the Code NumbersE C K I N G T H E S Y S T E M SureStep Glucose Control SolutionControl Solution Test Important Control Solution Test Information Apply a Small Drop of Control Solution Before Testing, Check the Code Insert the Test Strip and Read Result Check Confirmation DotMark the Test Result as a Control Solution Test Within the control range, you are Control Solution Range Detailed Test Procedure Testing Your BloodGetting a Drop of Blood Testing Cock the Penlet Plus Sampler Lance Your Finger Wash Your HandsRemove the Lancet Testing How to Test Your Blood Apply Blood to the Test Strip Testing Too Much Blood Not Enough Blood Example Testing Date Test Resu LIN Insu Ation Colour Chart is not a replacement for a SureStep Meter test Optional Colour ChartTesting Overview D E R S TA N D I N G Y O U R R E S U LT SLong-Term Diabetes Findings What This Means for YouComparing Meter Laboratory Results Frequency of TestingExpected Test Results Target Range Glucose Ranges For People Without Your Target After Testing Testing Tips to Ensure AccuracyBefore Testing Health Conditions Causing Out-of-Range Results Results References Recommendations for Better Diabetes ControlRecalling Results from Meter Memory Using the Meter for the First TimeRecalling All Results Meter Memory Uploading Memory Data General Care Cleaning the MeterCaring for Your Meter Remove the Test Strip Holder Clean the Test Strip HolderClean the Lens Area and Contact Points Replace the Test Strip Holder Changing the Batteries Squeeze the tab and lift up Remove the Battery DoorInsert New Batteries Close the Battery DoorRemove the Old Batteries A N G I N G M E T E R S E T T I N G S Set-Up Mode Setting the Time and Date Entering Set-Up ModeSetting the Time Setting the Year Display of Last Result Setting the DayUnit of Measurement Beep Signals 30-Day Test Averages Date Format Time FormatExiting the Set-Up Mode Helpful Messages LV I N G P R O B L E M SFacing up Symbol Message What to do Pink test square Error MessagesColour of the confirmation dot To the pink test Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do E C I F I C AT I O N S Performance CharacteristicsDay Money-Back Guarantee Guarantee and WarrantyWarranty Regulatory Information Coding the Meter Blood Application Canada 800 A./É.-U