Lifescan blood glucose monitoring system manual Recommendations for Better Diabetes Control

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hematocrits (above 60%) and very low hematocrits (below 25%) can cause false low results.

2.Excessive water loss (severe dehydration) may cause false low results.10,11 Severe dehydration, which may lead to many serious medical complications, can be caused by:

■Vomiting and diarrhea

■Prescription drugs (such as diuretics)

■Inability to recognize or respond to “thirst” sensations

■Uncontrolled diabetes

■Shock12

If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a health- care professional immediately.

Recommendations for Better Diabetes Control

Here are some recommendations to help you control your diabetes:

■Follow the advice of your health- care professional.

■Follow the exercise and meal plans recommended by your healthcare professional.

■Take insulin or diabetes medica- tion at your scheduled times.

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Contents Manuel du propriétaire Page Important phone numbers Table of Contents Introduction Immediately After Testing Using the Meter Memory Solving Problems Why Blood Glucose Testing Is Important IntroductionIntroduction Precautions and Limitations Precautions Getting Started Complete ONE Touch Profile SystemD e ONE Touch Profile Blood Glucose Meter Battery Compartment. Holds two ONE Touch Test Strips Important Test Strip Information ONE Touch Control Solution Before Testing Coding the ONE Touch Profile MeterPress the On/Off Button Match the Code NumbersCode the Meter Checking the SystemChecking with the Check Strip How to do a Check Strip Test Press the On/Off Button. Insert Side 1 of the Check StripExample Before Testing Checking with Control Solution Do a control solution test Important Control Solution Test Information How to do a control solution test Press On/Off Button. Insert Test StripApply Control Solution Control Solution Result Appears in 45 SecondsControl solution results Some parts of EuropeBefore Testing Testing Your Blood Abbreviated Test ProcedureTest Strips Insert a Lancet Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler Getting a Drop of BloodTesting Cock the Penlet II Sampler Get a Drop of Blood Testing Remove the Lancet How to Test Your Blood With the meter display showing Apply Blood Sample Step Accurate Results 45 Seconds Are applying blood. If the testSpecial Messages Testing Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip Low result. Repeat the test with a Immediately After Testing Event LabelingExample Insulin Programming List includesChanging the Insulin Units Carbohydrate Counting After Testing What This Means for You Frequency of TestingRecent Diabetes Findings Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results Expected Test Results Target Range Testing Tips to Ensure Accuracy Before testing Results Health Conditions Causing Out-of-Range Results Recommendations for Better Diabetes Control Results Using the Meter Memory Entering the Memory ModeFirst time and have not used it for Event Averages Recalling Test Results Event Labels Changing an Insulin RecordDeleting an Insulin Record Setting Meter Options Entering and Using the Options ModeOptions Beep Prompts Setting the Time Setting the Date Event Averaging Insulin Programming Options Display Language Date Format Unit of MeasureExiting the Options Mode Decimal SeparatorSolving Problems Test Procedure MessagesApply √ok Hi mmol/l Error Messages Message Problem What to doThere is dirt, blood, or Clean the test area Test strip moved Blood or control Repeat the test with a Check strip test result Clean the meter and check Reset Taking Care of Your Meter Doing a Daily Check Cleaning the MeterRemove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter Test area Clean the Test Strip HolderRemove the test strip holder to expose Clean the Test Area Do not useReplace the Test Strip Holder Replacing the Batteries To replace the batteries Meter Care Specifications Complies with Canadian ICES-001 Guarantee and Warranty Day Money-Back GuaranteeWarranty LifeScan Customer Care Line/Ligne InfoSoins 800 Canada

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