Lifescan In Duo manual Wash your hands and the puncture site

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Getting a blood sample from the arm

The arm has fewer nerve endings than the fingertip so you may find that obtaining a blood sample from the arm may be much less painful than using the fingertip. The technique for obtaining a blood drop from the arm is different from fingertip sampling. Also there are differences between arm samples and fingertip samples that you should understand. Please read “Important information about arm testing” on the previous page carefully. Use the Penlet® Plus or UltraSoft™ Blood Sampler to obtain a drop of blood. When puncturing the arm, you may choose to set the Penlet® Plus or UltraSoft™ Blood Sampler for a greater puncture depth. Note - consult your healthcare professional before you begin using the arm for testing. For more detailed information on the test procedure, please read your test strip package insert and this manual carefully.

Install the clear cap

To aid in obtaining a blood sample from the arm, replace the regular sampler cap with the clear cap. If necessary, set the sampler for a deeper puncture.

Wash your hands and the puncture site

Use warm, soapy water to wash your hands and the puncture site. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Choose the puncture site

Select a soft, fleshy area on your arm that is away from bone and free of visible veins and excess hair.

Massage the area

To increase blood from the puncture site, massage the area gently. For individuals who experience difficulty in getting

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Contents Diagram of the InDuo System and accessories InDuo System and AccessoriesOneTouch UltraSoft Adjustable Blood Sampler Apply symbolBattery symbol CtlContents Welcome Ready for USE Enter the setting modeGetting Your InDuo System Preparing your InDuo meterSetting the hour Setting the minutesSetting the time format Setting the yearSetting the month Setting the dayGetting Your InDuo System Ready for USE OneTouch Ultra Test Strips Top edgeGetting Your InDuo System Ready for USE Entering the code mode for the first time Coding your InDuo meterMatch the code numbers Code the InDuo meterControl solution test should be used to Control solution testControl solution test should be done Getting Your InDuo System Ready for USE How to do a control solution test Insert OneTouch Ultra Test StripGetting Your InDuo System Ready for USE Apply control solution Read test resultsGetting Your InDuo System Ready for USE Control solution test troubleshooting Preparing Your InDuo How to load PenfillInsulin Doser to Inject Insulin To insert Penfill Getting Your InDuo System Ready for USE How to prime the InDuo insulin doser How to attach a NovoFine needleInDuo insulin doser should always be primed Priming your InDuo insulin doser for the first time Dial 8 units c Testing Your Blood Glucose Levels Testing Your Blood Glucose Levels Obtaining a drop of blood Insert a lancet in the blood samplerUltraSoft Cock the blood sampler Wash your hands and the puncture sitePosition the sampler Least 1 microlitre in volume actualGetting a fingertip blood sample Massage the fingertipWhat you should do Wash your hands and the puncture site Position the sampler Performing a blood glucose test Cleaning the OneTouch UltraSoft Blood SamplerInsert the OneTouch Ultra Test Strip Correct Incorrect Assistance Reading the results Special messages Injecting Your Insulin Before beginning, read Important Information onHow to prime your InDuo insulin doser How to dial your dose How to correct a dialed dose How to cancel a dialed doseHow to give an injection Injecting Your Insulin What to do when Penfill is nearly empty EitherInjecting Your Insulin How to change Penfill InDuo insulin doser function check Enter the memory mode Using the InDuo Memory FunctionsUsing the memory mode Checking your previous test resultsHow to recall test results Exit the memory modeOther memory functions of the InDuo meter Average blood glucose test results over 14 days and 30 daysChecking your previous injection Viewing Blood Glucose Test Results on a Personal Computer Install In Touch software How to transfer glucose test results to your PCConnect the LifeScan Interface Cable Data transfer to computer Comparing the InDuo Meter and Laboratory Results At the laboratoryReferences Caring for Your InDuo SystemPower supply Turned on and all the other display messages are When to change your InDuo meter batteryThis message appears when the meter display is FunctionalHow to replace the InDuo meter battery When to replace your InDuo insulin doser Important Information Important Information Important Information Display Messages PROBLEM-SOLVING Guide InDuo meter Meter display What it means ActionMeter display What it means Action Display Messages and PROBLEM-SOLVING Guide Meter display What it means Meter display What it means Action Meter display What it means Meter display What it means Meter display What it means Action Meter display What it means Meter display What it means Meter display What it means Action Absent Probable reasons Action Battery exhaustedBattery incorrectly installed or OneTouch Ultra Test Strip partiallySample applied after automatic Probable reasons Action Insufficient blood sampleDefective OneTouch Ultra Test Strip Shut-off 2 minutes after last usedInDuo insulin doser Message What it means ActionDisplay Messages and PROBLEM-SOLVING Guide Message What it means Action Display Messages and PROBLEM-SOLVING Guide Why does the push button not release? How do I cancel or change the dialed dose?Why does the push button block during the injection? Why is insulin delivered when the dose selector is turned?Why does the slide not open when changing Penfill? Specifications InDuo System InDuo doser Cartridge GuaranteeNeedle Blood Glucose Value Targets