Introduction | Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You’ve chosen a very easy-to-use blood glucose monitoring system for home testing. When used properly, your OneTouch® Basic® System will give you the accurate test results you need, in just a few simple steps.

Everything you need to know about using the OneTouch® Basic® System is included in this booklet. A free instructional videotape is also available by calling LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in controlling your diabetes.

The results you get with the OneTouch® Basic® System can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan (diet, exercise, and medication) to help you gain better control of your diabetes.

If you have any questions, please call LifeScan Customer Services, or visit www.LifeScan.com.

Thank you for choosing the OneTouch® Basic® Blood Glucose Monitoring System.

P.S. Don’t forget to complete and mail the warranty service card. When we receive your warranty card, we’ll send you a complimentary gift to show our appreciation. See your warranty card for details.

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Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System manual Introduction

Contents

Basic Page Page Important The OneTouch Basic System kit contains Table of Contents Testing Your Blood Page Page Introduction Precautions Limitations Infection Control OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Getting Started Complete OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System Basic Meter OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Meter Test Strip HOLDER. The test strip Test Strip OneTouch Basic, Profile, OneTouch II Test Strips Important Test Strip Information To practice the test procedure, OneTouch Normal Control Solution Before Testing Setting Meter CodeCode the OneTouch Basic Meter in these three easy steps Match the Code Numbers Press the On/Off Button Code the Meter Checking the System Checking with the Check Strip How to do a check strip test Page Example Checking with Control Solution Do a control solution test Control solution test tipsSpot with the tip of the vial Important Control Solution Test Information Press On/Off Button. Insert Test Strip How to do a control solution testSpot facing up Test strip in all Control range You are ready to test your blood Apply Control Solution Control solution results Meter malfunction Extremes in testing temperatures Abbreviated Test Procedure Testing Your Blood Test Detailed Test Procedure Getting a Drop of Blood Penlet Plus Sampler, twist off the pro While the lancet is in the OneTouch Cock the OneTouch Penlet Plus Sampler Adjust the puncture depth setting Lance Your Finger Wash Your Hands Required blood volume. Proceed with Remove the LancetYour blood glucose test Clockwise Always use caution when removing How to Test Your Blood Strip from the vial Remove a testReplace the vial Cap immediately Do not touch Test spot on Test strip. The test Apply Blood Sample Touch only the tip Be sure that youDrop Blood to the test Accurate Results Seconds After the result is displayedResults will appear without time Date. See Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip If the following message Remove the testStrip from Back Take your meter with you to the lab Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results Example Comparing the resultsPage Entering the Memory Mode Using the Meter Memory Recalling Test Results Entering and Using Set-Up Mode Setting Meter Options If you want to change an option setting, use the C button Clock Time and Date Clock option is set to and when it is set to Setting the Time Setting the Date Or press the M button to move to the next option Beep Prompts Language Date Format Time Format Decimal Separator Unit of Measure Itself off after two minutes of no activity Exiting the Set-Up Mode Test Procedure Messages Solving Problems Button Solution test Mmol/L 108 mg/dL 80 mg/dL 100 mg/dL Alternating with 58 mg/dL 58 mg/dLHi mg/dL Alternating with Error Messages Battry When this symbol is flashing, the batteries are too low Meter was used in very bright light Test strip moved during Test New test strip Test strip was not insertedCorrectly New test strip 800 Error3 retest Not enough blood retest Was turned on If appearing when you turnYour meter on, your meter’s Test area may be dirty Repeat the test with a Last test failed after the countdown started Meter requires a test Message when the meterStrip vial to operate Has not yet been coded Taking Care Your Meter Keep the test strip holder and test area clean see Cleaning the Meter Doing a Daily CheckAppears on the display Remove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter Wash only the test strip holder with Clean the Test Strip Holder Careful not to scratch the test area May also be used. Do not apply full Replace the Test Strip Holder Batteries should last about Replacing the Batteries To replace the batteries Remove the battery compartment DoorAgainst a hard surface Remove the batteries and reinsert them as illustrated References Dimensions 4.3 2.6 Weight 4.1 ounces with batteries SpecificationsAlkaline batteries 15-35C Guarantee Warranty Day Money-Back GuaranteeThree-Year Warranty Page Index OneTouch Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Page Page Page USA