Lifescan Blood Glucose Monitor System manual Dear PocketScan System Owner

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Dear PocketScan™ System Owner:

You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems available today. Your PocketScan System will provide you with the accurate and fast blood glucose test results you need for better man- agement of your diabetes. You just need to follow a few simple steps.

This owner’s booklet contains everything you need to know about using the PocketScan System. Read it carefully and thoroughly before you begin testing.

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in controlling your diabetes. A long-term study of diabetes showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of complications by up to 60%.* The results you get with the PocketScan System can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.

A Warranty Registration Card is included with your PocketScan System. Please complete it and post it to us.

*American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993).

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Contents Owner’s Booklet Page Owner’s Booklet 5.8 Dear PocketScan System Owner Page Important Information Table of Contents Using the Meter Memory Viii Getting Started PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter Test Port Target Area PocketScan Test StripsImportant Test Strip Information Coding the Meter Checking the DisplayMatch the Code Numbers Enter the Code ModeCode the Meter Checking the System with PocketScan Control Solution Do a control solution test Important Control Solution Test Information Insert Test Strip Result Appears in 15 Seconds Apply Control SolutionAt UK 0800 Republic of Ireland 1800 Comparing control solution resultsTesting Your Blood Cock the Penlet II Sampler Getting a Drop of BloodInsert a Lancet in the Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler Remove the Lancet Wash Your HandsLance Your Finger Step-by-Step Test Procedure Accurate Results in Just 15 Seconds Apply SampleExample Special MessagesUsing the Meter Memory Recall Test Results Data Downloading Exit the Memory ModeResults References Batteries MaintenanceSymbol appears on the display Display Messages and PROBLEM- Solving Guide Message What IT Means Result. At the end of the count Message What IT Means Message What IT Means Action That Blood Sample was Tests were performed within This period Select the appropriate unit of measurement Probable Cause What to do Calibration Plasma/Serum Test Time 15 secondsAutomatic Shutoff Two minutes after last user action Operating RangesSet the Day Changing the DateSet the Year Set the Month Set the Minutes Changing the TimeSet the Hour Select mmol/L or mg/dL Exit the Setting ModePage Test Page 1998 Visit the LifeScan website at