Embrace User Manual
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1. EmbraGe no code Dear Embrace No Code Owner Thank you for choosing the Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Monitoring System to help you manage your diabetes We designed the Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Monitoring System to be accurate and easy to use The added convenience of the bi lingual talking feature can be used as a verbal aid for using the meter This manual contains all of the information needed to use and maintain your new blood glucose meter Please read it carefully before use Your Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Monitoring System provides an easy and precise way to measure blood glucose using fresh capillary whole blood taken from fingertips palm or forearm The added convenience of auto coding can help reduce the chance of inaccurate readings caused by incorrect coding of the meter Testing is done outside the body in vitro diagnostic use The test results are plasma calibrated for easy comparison to lab results The Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Monitoring System Is a portable battery operated meter intended for use as an aid by persons with diabetes and by health care professionals to monitor glucose concentration in whole blood If you have questions or simply need more information please call Omnis Health at 877 979 5454 or visit our web site at www embracemeter com Again thank you for choosing the Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Monitoring System EmbraCe amp NO Code Table of Contents Table of Contents2. 1 Jungheim K Koschinsky T Risky delay of hypoglycemia detection by glucose monitoring at the arm Diabetes Care 2001 24 7 1303 04 IMPORTANT e Discard used test strips and lancets according to your local disposal regulations Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results Blood glucose value will vary depending on food intake medication health stress and exercise The American Diabetes Association suggests the following targets for most non pregnant adults with diabetes e Between 70 130 mg dl before meals e Less than 180 mg dl two hours after starting a meal It is Important to consult with your physician or healthcare professional to determine an appropriate target range for you 36 Q Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results EmbraCe NO Code What to do if you get a high or low reading If the Meter displays results that are HI or LO or you get a result that is more than 250 mg dL or below 50 mg dL AND you feel ill e Treat your diabetes according to the instructions from your doctor and or consult your healthcare provider If the Meter displays results that are HI or LO or you get a result that is more than 250 mg dL or below 50 mg dL AND you DO NOT feel ill e Test your Meter with control solution refer to page 27 Control Solution Testing e Test again using fingertip or palm at the base of thumb Do not test on forearm If you still get a high or low reading co
3. Talking Function Table Embrace NO Code Setting 12 H 24 H Setting Minute Setting Alarm When the Set Date and Time section has been completed Set 12th Hour Set 24 Hour 12 H is Standard Time 24 H is Military Time Set Minute Set Alarm number The Date and Time Is Year Month Date Time Minute AM PM OTHER WARNING MESSAGES see page 44 Solving Problems Meter Failure Used Test Strip Not Enough Blood or Control Solution Meter Can t Count Down Error 1 Meter Failure Error 3 Used Test Strip Error 4 Not Enough Sample Error 5 Count Down Error 23 6 Embrace NO Code Control Solution Testing Control Solution Testing The purpose of the control solution testing is to make sure the Embrace No Code Meter and the Test Strip are working properly You should perform Control Solution Testing when e Using the Meter for the first time e Using a new bottle of Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Test Strips e You left the test strip bottle cap open for a while e You dropped the Meter e You suspect your Meter and test strips are not working properly e The blood glucose test results do not reflect how you feel e Practice the testing procedure IMPORTANT e Use only the Embrace Glucose Control Solutions with the Embrace No Code Test Strips Other brands of control solution will produce inaccurate results e Always check the expiration date DO NOT use con
4. EmbraCe NO Code Testing Your Blood Glucose Materials you will need v Your Embrace No Code Meter v Your Embrace No Code bottle of Test Strips vZ Lancing device with a clean unused lancet or safety lancets Clear cap for Alternate Site Testing AST on palm and forearm optional Before you begin make sure e Set up your Meter properly and run a control test See Setting Up Your New System on page 4 and Control Solution Testing on page 23 for details e Wash your hands and testing site thoroughly with soap and warm water and dry well e You are testing In an area between the temperature ranges of 50 F 104 F Your Meter will not test outside of this range and will display gt If the voice feature is on the meter will say temperature out of range Move the Meter into an area that is between 5O F 104 F and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before testing again 29 6 EmbraGe NO Code Testing Your Blood Glucose Preparing Your Lancing Device Embrace Lancing Device included in Starter Kit only see page 4 Step 1 Twist off the adjustable cap counter clock wise and insert a clean unused lancet as shown _ gt Step 2 Twist the protective cover off the o sy lancet exposing the needle Twist omg clockwise adjustable cover back onto the lancing device Er Step 3 Adjust the puncture setting on Ea the adjustable cap for the puncture po depth level 1 Is the lightest and
5. hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Press and release the middle button to enter set up screen Press and release the bottom button until the RA language icon is flashing If the voice feature is on the meter will say Language Selection Press and release the middle button to enter the Language Selection Option Step 3 The default language ENGLISH is announced graph To change the Language RA from the default English to another 6 Language Press and release the top button The meter will announce the Language change and the number 1 English will change to the Ot ict iw 17 6 EmbraGe NO Code Setting Up Your New System number 2 and will announce that Language Once the desired Language has been selected press and release the middle button to set that Language and exit the Language Selection Option NOTE e Anytime during set up you can insert an Embrace No Code Test Strip and begin testing Any changes made so far are Stored e Your choice of language and volume settings will not be erased when changing batteries Begin testing by inserting an Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Test Strip see page 29 Testing Your Blood Glucose or press and hold the middle button to turn off the meter 18 Q Talking Function Table Embrace NO Code Talking Function Table The talking function can be used as an aid for you to hear the test results and use of the meter The following table lists W
6. is on the meter will say Set Day Press and release the up or down CC button to reach the desired day When the a ee EE desired day is reached press and release the Loe middle button r C18 19 1Fny Step 6 Set Time Format to 12 hours or 24 hours The current time format will flash If the talking feature is on the meter will say Set 12 hour Set 24 hour When the desired format is reached press and release the middle button 12 hour is standard time 24 hour is 1D iPS els military time 2 Step 7 Set Hour The current hour will flash It the talking feature is on the meter will say Set Hour Press the up or bottom button to reach a ee a the correct hour hoe t AM or PM will be determine by the HOUR 1 OZ By pressing amp releasing the up or down buttons 12 amp Setting Up Your New System EmbraCe NO Code and passing the 12 this will change AM to PM or PM to AM When the desired hour and AM or PM Is reached press and release the middle button to set the correct hour and if it s AM or ae a PM here e Step 8 Set Minutes The current minutes will flash If the talking feature Is on the Meter 704 E EEE will say Set Minutes Press and release i the top or bottom button to the desired a al minute Press and release middle button to 12 18 id ig set the minutes If the talking feature is on the meter will say The Year Date Time and AM or PM e Anytime during set u
7. moist this may result in the strip not being able to pull enough blood up into the strip Make sure the drop of blood is in the shape of a dome or bubble e Lance the side of your fingertip to avoid soreness To avoid calluses choose a different lancing site each time 33 a gt EmbraG amp NO Code Testing Your Blood Glucose Important Information on Alternate Site AST The Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Monitoring System can test for blood glucose other than your fingertip such as palm and forearm alternate site testing or AST Alternate site testing can be less painful than fingertip testing but because of the physiological differences between A your fingertip and palm and forearm alternate site test results may be significantly different than results from fingertip testing under certain conditions You should consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before using alternate site testing DO AST ONLY in the following intervals e In a pre meal or fasting state more than 2 hours since the last meal e Two hours or more after taking insulin e Two hours or more after exercise Alternate Site Testing SHOULD NOT be used when e You have Hypoglycemic unawareness not able to tell if you have low blood sugar e Within 2 hours of a meal exercise or medication e You will be operating machinery or driving a car e You are sick e You think your blood glucose Is low e Your AST results do not match the wa
8. see page 28 Control Solution Trouble Shooting Follow steps 3 through 5 for the Level 2 Control Solution test and compare the result with the Level 2 range printed on the test strip bottle NOTE e Control Solution testing results will be stored in the Meter s memory and indicated by CTL icon Control Solution testing result will not be used for calculating averages e Remove the test strip from the meter into proper waste container In approximately 2 minutes the meter will automatically turn off IMPORTANT DO NOT REUSE TEST STRIPS 27 6 Embrace NO Code Control Solution Testing Control Solution Trouble Shooting If your control solution testing is out of range too high or too low it may be caused by the following e Wrong brand of Control e Make sure you are using Embrace Solution being used Control Solution e Control Solution not at room e Make sure the testing environment temperature is between 50 F to 104 F e Expired or contaminated e Check the expiration and open bottle control solution date on both the control solution and test strips Both the Control Solution and Strips should be used with in 3 months from date opened Repeat testing using a new test strip If the result is still out of range use a new bottle of control solution and retest e Damaged test strip e f problem persists call Omnis Health e Meter malfunction 877 979 5454 28 amp Testing Your Blood Glucose
9. strip is also equipped with under fill detection to alert you when there Is not enough blood to perform a test so you can be assured that each reading you get is an accurate and meaningful result IMPORTANT e Immediately close the vial cap of the test strip bottle tightly after each use Keep the unused test strips in the original bottle DO NOT leave any test strips outside the bottle while not in use e DO NOT reuse test strips Test strips are for single use only e Carefully discard used test strips and lancets in proper waste containers EmbraCe NO Code Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit Meter Display Screen BATTERY HORN Appears when Beeps when voice is batteries need to turned off be changed Set sound volume see CABLE see page 41 page 16 Indicates the Meter is in data transfer mode to PC Purchased Separately MEM Blood glucose readings are stored see page 38 ALARM To set Alarm or indicates Alarm has been set see page 14 CTL This icon indicates a control solution test see page 24 To view the control solution test see page 38 Display of the date time am pm of past and present blooding readings As well as the day averages 7 14 or 30 see page 38 Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit Embrace NO Code TEMPERATURE Appears when it is either too hot or too cold to test outside the ranges of 50 F 104 F CLOCK Indicates the Meter is ready to set up the yea
10. when changing batteries e You can begin testing anytime by inserting a test strip Caring for the Meter Caring for your Embrace No Code Meter is easy Follow these simple guidelines to keep your Meter working properly Changing the Battery Batteries need to be changed when the icon appears on the Meter display Materials you will need JZ Iwo Alkaline AAA Batteries J Your Embrace No Code Meter 41 6 Embr ace NO Code Caring For The Meter Step 1 Pull back and up at the same time on the tabs at the top of the battery cover to remove the battery cover Step 2 To insert the new batteries The top battery The positive end will face to the left The bottom battery the positive end will face to the right Make sure batteries are firmly in place You should here a click when inserting the batteries this will ensure the batteries are in firmly NOTE e When the batteries have been changed Push and hold the middle button to turn on the meter e The Meter will prompt you to reconfirm the year date and time see page 11 for Setting the Clock e The year date stored results alarm settings volume setting and language choice stay in memory when the batteries are changed 42 amp Caring For The Meter Embr ace NO Code Cleaning the Meter e f the Meter gets dirty use a moist NOT WET lint free cloth dampened with a mild detergent e Do not get water inside the
11. 5 is the deepest Step 4 With one hand holding middle way down the lancing device pull and release the opposite end of the inserted lancet you should hear a click sound The lancing device is now ready for pricking 4 IMPORTANT Use a new sterile lancet every time you test to avoid cross contamination If alcohol wipes are used to cleanse the fingers make sure the area is dry before the blood sample is obtained We recommend washing with soap amp warm water Alcohol and Hand Sanitizer may alter the blood test 30 Testing Your Blood Glucose EmbraCe OR Oe Performing a Blood Glucose Test IMPORTANT e Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and Its package Do not use expired test strips e Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the bottle e Do not use wet or damaged test strips e Keep away from direct sunlight and heat Store the test strip bottle in a dry cool place e Record the date opened on the bottle label Discard the bottle and any remaining test strip after 3 months from date of opening For Finger Tip Testing Step 1 Set up the Lancing Device Step 2 Wash hands with soap and warm water Rinse and dry hands thoroughly Step 3 Take out an Embrace No Code Strip from the test strip bottle and CLOSE the LID IMMEDIATELY Step 4 Insert test strip A flashing blood drop and arrow icon will appear on the meters display screen If the tal
12. HEN the meter will speak and WHAT the meter will say Testing Blood and Control Solutions see page 24 Control Solution Testing and page 29 Testing Your Blood Glucose Turned on Greeting Tone Prompt user to insert test strip Test strip is inserted and the Meter is ready to test with flashing arrow and blood drop Blood Glucose test Is completed and the result is shown on screen Blood Glucose test result is ABOVE the measurement range of 600 mg dL Blood Glucose test result is BELOW the measurement range of 20 mg dL Please insert test strip Blood glucose test Please apply blood onto the test strip Your blood glucose reading is number milligram mg per deciliter dL Your blood glucose reading is above 600me dL Your blood glucose reading is below 20meg dL 19 6 Embrace I OX Oe Mam diatom elated lai i le t Performing a Control solution L1 L2 Control Solution Test test please apply Control Solution onto the test strips Control solution test is completed Your L1 L2 control solution and NOT within range The result test result is number milligram is shown on screen per deciliter is not within range Temperature is outside of Temperature is out of range testing range 50 F 104 F When meter is turned on or Melody when the Test Strip is inserted into the meter When the Meter is turned off Insert Test strip and arrow
13. Meter or hold it under running water e Do not use glass or household cleaners on the Meter e Do not try to clean the test strip holder Storage and Precautions e Handle the Meter with care severe shock such as dropping the Meter could damage the electronics e The Meter and test strips are designed to be used within the temperature ranges between 5O0 F 104 F e Avoid leaving the Meter in extremely hot or cold places such as near a heat source or in an extremely hot or cold Car e Do not store or use the Meter or test strips in high humidity levels such as bathroom or kitchen e Always close bottle cap immediately after removing a test strip and make sure It s closed tightly e Do not take the meter apart Doing so will void the warranty If there are technical problems or questions call Omnis Health at 877 979 5454 for assistance 43 6 Embr ace NO Code Caring For The Meter Solving Problems This section details the significant display screen messages and error codes you will encounter when using your Embrace No Code Meter and test strips All warranty claims must be directed to Omnis Health LLC The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the system 44 Solving Problems Embrace NO Code Error 1 Meter Failure Error 3 used test strip Error 4 not enough EOE E sample ki 0 l j Error 5 count down error Temper ature is out of range The Me
14. Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit The Embrace No Code Meter 5 The Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Test Strip 7 Meter Display Screen 8 Setting Up Your New System The Set Up Screen 10 Setting the Clock 11 Setting the Alarm 14 Talking and Horn Function 16 Talking Function Table 19 Control Solution Testing 24 Performing a Control Solution Test 29 Control Solution Trouble Shooting 28 Testing Your Blood Glucose 29 Preparing Your Lancing Device 30 Performing a Blood Glucose Test 31 Important Information on Alternate Site Testing AST 34 amp Table of Contents EmbraCe amp NO Code Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results 36 Viewing Stored Readings and 39 7 14 30 Days Average Caring For The Meter Changing the Battery 4 Cleaning the Meter 43 Storage and Precautions 43 Solving Problems 44 Product Warranty 41 Specifications 47 6 EmbraGe NO Code Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit The Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Monitoring System comes as a starter kit or simple kit Each kit may include the following items CONTENTS KIT CONFIGURATION Starter Kit Simple Kit Embrace No Code Meter J J Instruction Manual J Carrying Case J Log Book J Lancing Device With Clear Cap Test Strips Lancets Glucose Control Solution Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit Embrace NO Code Front of the Embrace No Code Meter Test Strip Port Insert test strip
15. are professional immediately Wash and dry your hands and repeat the test on your fingertip with a new test strip If the result is still LO contact your physician or healthcare professional immediately Change the battery according to page 41 Inserting or changing the Battery Check if the date and time on you Meter is set up See Setting Up Your New System on page 10 Start testing your blood glucose see Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 29 Warranty Specifications EmbraCe OR Oe Product Warranty Omnis Health LLC warrants the Embrace Blood Glucose Meter to be free of defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a 5 year warranty The liability of Omnis Health LLC is limited to repair or replacement and in no event shall Omnis Health LLC be liable for any collateral or consequential damages or loss Instruments subjected to misuse abuse neglect unauthorized repair or modification will be excluded from this warranty This warranty specifically excludes expendables and consumables All warranty claims must be directed to Omnis Health LLC The warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the system Specifications Test Strips Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Test Strips Test Range 20 600 mg dl Calibration Plasma Test Time 6 Seconds Sample Size 0 6ul Hematocrit Range 30 55 Display Type Large LCD screen Memory 300 blood test results with date and time Re
16. d picture should show nil Press and release the top button for the daily readings When the last reading is reached press and release bottom button to decline to most recent reading When most recent reading Is reached press and release the bottom button for the averages 7 14 amp 30 day averages Press and release bottom button for the 7 Day Average again 39 6 Embr ace NO Code Viewing Your Meter s Memory for 14 Day Average and again for 30 Day Average mem Ot ict idon mem The number of results included in the averages Is shown right next to the Bit icon mem Er ER gl nb lt 2 aes d Press and release the middle button to exit the Memory Recall Screen nil will appear on the display screen after the last recorded test result If less then 300 readings are stored Control solution results are not included in the day average calculations 40 Viewing Your Meter s Memory Caring For The Meter E mbr ace NO Code NOTE e Control testing results are flagged by CTL on the bottom left corner of the display screen as well as Control Solution Test stored in Memory e When the Meter memory is blank the display screen will show nil e When there are no day average data available the display screen will show 4 dashes e f the Meter memory is full adding a new test result will cause the oldest one to be deleted e Stored test results and day averages will not be erased
17. king feature is turned on the meter will say Please apply blood onto the test strip 31 6 EmbraCe NO Code Testing Your Blood Glucose Step 5 Set the lancing device to the desired puncture depth 1 being less deep 5 being deepest Pull BLUE end of lancing device until you hear a click Hold the lancing de vice against the side of your finger and press the small BLUE button located in the middle of the lancing device to create the puncture Step 6 Gently guide the tip of the strip Straight into the blood drop at a slight 7 angle The tip of the strip will act as a straw and pull the blood up into the strip 4 Leave the tip of the strip in the blood drop until the meter begin beeps or plays a I D bt by melody The meter will start to count down After 6 seconds the meter will display your results If the talking feature is on the meter will say Your blood glucose reading is number milligrams per deciliter NOTE e Your reading will automatically be stored in the meter s memory 32 amp Testing Your Blood Glucose Embrace NO Code Step 7 Remove the used test strip and lancet and discard according to your local disposal regulations where applicable The meter will automatically shut off in 2 minutes TIP e Gently massage your hand and finger toward the puncture Site to form a blood drop approximately O 6ul Do not milk or Squeeze around the puncture site e f the testing area is
18. me or turn off the voice feature Setup see Q page 16 amp Setting Up Your New System EmbraCe NO Code LANGUAGE SELECTION Press the buttons to enter Language Selection D see page17 EDO eeaeee Exit Setup Screen and return to testing screen Setting the Clock You will need Y Your Embrace No Code Meter NOTE If the date and time on the Embrace No Code Meter has not been set test or control result will not be stored in memory Step 1 Press and hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Press and release middle button for setup screen and then press and release the up or down buttons until the clock 3 icon on the top row is flashing When the clock icon Is flashing press and release the middle button to enter the clock setup function If the talking feature is on the meter will say set date and time Step 3 Set Year If the talking feature is on the meter will say Set Year Press the up or down button until the desired year is reached and then press and release the middle button g tn 11 6 EmbraCe NO Code Setting Up Your New System Step 4 Set Month The current month will flash If the talking feature is on the meter will say Set Month Press the up or down button to ER reach the desired month Once the desired u ee E month is reach press and release the middle J i E E button 12X8 1 toy Step 5 Set Day The current date will flash If the talking feature
19. ning e Test within the temperature range of 5O F to 104 F Your Meter will not work outside these ranges Step 3 Inset a test strip to turn on the Meter If the talking feature is on the Meter will say Please apply blood onto the test strip A flashing blood drop and arrow will appear in the meter display screen According to the level of Control Solution press and release the bottom button for LOW L1 Press and release the top button for HIGH L2 L1 L2 will appear on the display screen The CTL Icon will appear next to the Test Strip Icon If the talking feature is on the Meter will say L1 L2 Control Solution Test please apply Control Solution onto the test strip Step 4 Gently guide the tip of the strip into the drop of the Control Solution When the strip and meter have received the Control Solution the meter will begin to play a melody The meter will start to count down 26 Control Solution Testing Embrace NO Code After 6 seconds the Control Solution reading will be displayed on the display screen cr rm te te iden Step 5 Compare the reading on the screen to the Control Solution Range on the bottle of test Strips If the number displayed on the meter is with in Levelt s3 79 the L1 number range printed on the Test Strip Bottle the Meter and Strips are working properly and are ready for testing If the reading falls outside the Level of LOW L1 range printed on the test strip bottle
20. ntact your health care professional Reference 1 American Diabetes Association Checking Your Blood Glucose www diabetes org Accessed 1 24 2012 37 6 EmbraGe NO Code Viewing Your Meter s Memory Viewing Your Meter s Memory Your Embrace No Code Meter automatically stores up to 300 test and control results with date and time The Meter also provides 7 14 and 30 days averaging to help track your blood glucose trend You must set up your Meter to use the memory and day averaging function see Setting Up Your New System on page 10 The Meter will not memorize test or control results if the date and time are not set NOTE e The meter will store up to 300 readings When meter has stored 300 readings the next reading will replace the oldest reading in memory the Memory can not be cleared 38 Q Viewing Your Meter s Memory Embrace NO Code Viewing Stored Readings and 7 14 30 Days Average from Memory You will need Y Your Embrace No Code Meter Step 1 Press and hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Press release the middle button to l code enter the set up screen MEM icon should be mem flashing If the MEM icon is not flashing IQ press and release the up or down buttons er until the MEM icon is flashing Om D AGa If the talking function is on the meter will say i i8 i tcl Memory Recall Step 3 Press and release the middle button to enter the Memory the 3r
21. p inserting a Embrace No Code Test Strip will begin testing Any changes made so far are will be stored e You may need to reset the Year Date and Time after changing the batteries After date and time have been set the meter will announce the year date and time if the talking feature is on Begin testing by inserting an Embrace Blood Glucose Test Strip see page 29 Testing Your Blood Glucose or press and hold the middle button to turn off the meter or see the next section on how to set up the alarm feature on your meter 13 a gt EmbraG amp NO Code Setting Up Your New System Setting the Alarms You can set up to three alarms on the Embrace No Code Meter You must set the clock before you can set the alarms When an alarm sounds the Meter will turn on and a melody will sound for 30 seconds Pressing the middle button or inserting a test strip will silence the alarm You can set up one or all three alarms You will need Y Y Embrace No Code Meter Embrace gt Step 1 Press and hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Press and release the middle button to enter the set up screen Then press and release the up or down button until the on the second row starts to flash If the talking feature is on the meter will say Set Alarm Press and release the middle button to enter the alarm setting Step 3 The display screen will indicate alarm 1 ON or OFF If the alarm is OFF and the voice fea
22. r date and time see page 11 LANGUAGE SELECTION Indicates the language selection see page 17 UNITS Unit of measurement for your blood glucose is MG DL OT BLOOD DROP and ARROW Indicates the Meter is ready for testing oN TEST STRIP Flashes to prompt you to insert a test strip for testing a gt EmbraG amp NO Code Setting Up Your New System Setting Up Your New System The Setup Screen The Setup Screen of the Embrace No Code Meter allows you take advantage of the advance functions of this Meter Simply press and release the middle button for setup screen Use the AW buttons to navigate to the desired function icon When the icon is flashing press and release middle button to enter that function Use the up or down arrows for the desired setting then press and release the middle button to set To exit use the up or down button to navigate to the END of Function mode press and release the middle button The meter will announce each function when mem the voice feature Is on gt 29 K RA MEM siswissivnirziies Stored blood and control solution mem test see page 38 r j j CABLE Press the buttons to enter PC Comme oa CP Link Mode for data transfer to PC Software purchased separately CLOCK 0 For setting the year date amp time see page 11 ALARM CLOCK For setting up the Alarms see page 14 The meter has 3 alarm settings see page 14 HORN 0 Set sound volu
23. sult Averaging 7 14 and 30 days averaging Dimension 100L x 54W x 20H mm Weight 66g Battery 2 Alkaline AAA Battery Battery Life 1000 tests of continuous use or 1 year Automatic Power off After 2 minutes of non use Operating Temperature 50 F 104 F Relative Humidity Less than 85 Storage Condition Meter at 39 F 122 F Test Strips at 39 F 86 F For additional information refer to the Embrace No Code Test Strip insert 47
24. ter electronics are damaged Used or damaged test strip Not enough sample in the test strip for the meter to read Test Strip was removed during testing Temper ature out of range Remove and put back in the batteries and turn the Meter back on If problems persists call us at 877 979 5454 Repeat the test with a new test strip Remember to add sample only when you see the prompt on the display screen or the Meter verbally prompts you to add sample Remove the Test Strip and repeat the test with a new test strip See Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 29 Remove the Test Strip and repeat the test with a new test strip See Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 29 Move the Meter into an area that is between 50 F 104 F and allow 10 to 15 minutes for the meter s temperature to get back with in range 45 Embrace NO Code Solving Problems sf I p mg dL e 18 iE tem 46 6 pee glucose reading is above 600 mg dL LO Your blood glucose reading is below 20 mg dL Low Battery nil HI Your blood Test result is higher than 600 mg dL Test result is lower than 20 mg dL Batteries are low There are no results stored in the Meter Wash and dry your hands and repeat the test on your fingertip with a new test strip If the result is still HI contact your physician or healthc
25. to turn on the Meter Meter Buttons gt Press and hold the mid dle button located on the left side of the meter to turn off and on Press and release mid dle button for meter option screen See page 10 Meter Display Shows your blood glucose test results memory values averages language selection data port connection and alarm times See page 8 Control Solution Test see page 23 6 EmbraCe NO Code Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit Back of the Embrace No Code Meter Data Port _ gt Connect an Omnis Health data cable here to send data into a PC ourchased separately BATTERY COVER TABS USED FOR REMOVING BATTERY COVER Battery Compartment Holds two AAA batteries battery cover Q Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit Embrace NO Code The Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Test Strip Contact Points Sampling End Insert this end of Dip this end of the the test strip into the gt E embraced J lt strip into the blood or top of the meter control solution drop The Embrace Test Strips are glucose specific blosensor based test strips that requires very little blood sample to quickly test glucose in fresh capillary whole blood The test results are plasma calibrated for an easy comparison to lab results but may be 10 to 15 higher then results obtained from whole blood referenced blood glucose analysis The test
26. trol solutions if expired e DO NOT FREEZE Store the control solutions at room temperature 24 amp Control Solution Testing EmbraCe OR Oe You will need Z Embrace Control Solution Low L1 or High L2 J Your Embrace No Code Meter v The Bottle of Embrace No Code Glucose Test Strips Z A small clean plate glass or plastic or hard surface Step 1 Take out the bottle of Control Solution Check the expiration date Do not use the Control Solution if EXPIRED Check the Bottle of Control Solution for LOW or HIGH to determine which Level the Meter will need to be tested on LOW Meter should be set to L1 HIGH Meter should be set to L2 Shake the Bottle of Control Solution to ensure liquid is mixed well Place 2 drops of Control Solution on the clean glass plastic plate Replace the cap on the Control Solution Bottle IMMEDIATELY Step 2 Take out an Embrace No Code Test Strip and CLOSE the LID IMMEDIATELY IMPORTANT e Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and its package Do not use expired test strips 25 6 Embrace NO Code Control Solution Testing e Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the bottle e Do not use wet or damaged test strips e Keep away from direct sunlight and heat Store the test strip bottle in a dry cool place e Record the date opened on the bottle label Discard the bottle and any remaining test strip after 3 months from date of ope
27. ture is on the meter will say Set i EI Alarm 1 Press and release the top button to p turn the alarm on The meter will now show 1 2 19 223m ON Press and release the middle button to set alarm 1 Press and release the up or down button to desired HOUR 14 amp Setting Up Your New System EmbraCe NO Code AM or PM will be determined by setting the hour By pressing and releasing the top or 9 T bottom and passing the 12 will change AMto 6 aI PM or PM to AM 12 19 223 Press and release the middle button to set the hour The minutes will begin flashing Press and release the top or bottom button to desired minute Press and release the middle button to set the minute Repeat step 3 to Set Alarms 2 and 3 Step 4 You may set 1 alarm or all 3 alarms If you choose to only set one alarm and have completed that desired alarm press and release the middle button until you have exited the alarm set up screen If you choose to set all 3 alarms and the desired alarm times have been set press and release the middle button to exit the alarm set up screen NOTE e When the alarm or alarms have been set the icons and Q should be displayed on the display screen of the meter NOTE e Alarm will not sound during testing e Alarm will follow the time format 12 hour or 24 hour you choose when setting the clock e Alarm will not be erased when changing the batteries 15 6 Embrace NO Code Setting Up Your New S
28. up or down until CTL Shows next to the test strip icon L1 control solution arrowdown L2 control solution test Please apply gt gt test Please apply control solution Arowup control solution z S A O A yN a Ko Arrow dow T trow up Blood glucose test Please apply blood onto the test strip 20 Q Talking Function Table Embrace NO Code Setting Meter Functions via the Setup Screen see page 10 Setting Up Your New System Press and release the middle button to enter the Meter Set Up Screen MEM Memory Recall PC LINK Sending Data to PC CLOCK time Set Date and Time ALARM CLOCK Set Testing Alarm HORN VOLUME Set Sound Volume LANGUAGE SELECTION Language Selection END End of Function Mode 21 6 Embrace NO Code Talking Function Table During date and time setup Set Year setting up the year During date and time setup Set Month setting up the month During date and time setup Set Date setting up the date During date and time setup Set Hour setting up the hour During date and time setup Set Minutes setting up the Minutes After the year date and time The date amp time include the Year has been set up Month Date 12 H 24 H Hour and Minute Setting the Year Set Year Setting the Month Set Month Setting the Day Set Day Setting Hour Set Hour 22 Q
29. y you feel e You are testing for hyperglycemia e Your routine glucose results are often fluctuating e f you are pregnant 34 Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results EmbraCe NO Code NOTE e Rubbing forearm until warm before lancing will help minimize the difference with fingertip test results The palm at the base of the thumb does not require rubbing before testing e f results from alternate site testing do not agree with how you feel use fingertip testing instead PERFORMING ALTERNATE SITE TESTING AST Step 1 Set up the Lancing Device see page 30 Preparing Lancing Device Step 2 Wash hands with soap and warm water Rinse and Dry hands thoroughly Step 3 For Testing on Palm and Forearm Hold the lancing device use the clear Cap against the test site base of palm or forearm Avoid a test site that has veins moles excessive hair or bone Press the lancing device firmly against the test site and press the button located in the middle of the lancing device do not remove the device from your arm Applying pressure press down and release with out braking the suction until blood drop is approximately O 6ul in size is 35 6 EmbraCe NO Code Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results brought to the surface or blood drop Is visible When blood is present lift the lancing device straight up not to smear the blood Palm testing at the base of the thumb does not require the suction method
30. ystem Begin testing by inserting an Embrace Blood Glucose Test Strip see page 29 Testing Your Blood Glucose or press and hold the middle button to turn off the meter or see the next section on how to turn on or off the talking feature on your meter Talking and Horn Function Your Meter has a Language Feature Option for English or Bilingual which can be used as a verbal aid for using the Meter or hearing test results The default Language Is English which can be changed to Bilingual if desired If the speaking feature is turned off the meter will beep instead of speak You will need J Your Embrace Meter Setting The Volume Step 1 Press and hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Press and release the middle button Step 3 Press and release the top button until the starts to flash Press and release the middle button to enter volume setting 16 Setting Up Your New System Embrace no Code Press and release the top or bottom button to turn UP or DOWN the volume 1 being lowest a volume and 5 being loudest volume Once the desired volume Is reached press and release the middle button to set the desired volume 2 10 Dn To turn off the voice press and release the bottom button until O appears Press and release the middle button to set VOICE FEATURE OFF The meter will now beep instead of speaking To turn the voice feature on if turned off follow steps 1 3 Language Selection Step 1 Press and
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