Lifescan ONE TOUCH BASIC BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM User's Manual
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1. BUTTON Use the C Button to match the Meter code with the code number on the Test Strip package You can also use the C Button to select display languages in English French Spanish German Dutch Italian Portuguese Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish Greek Turkish Hungarian Czech Polish Russian or Japanese and each language s corresponding unit of measurement mmol L or mg dL TEST STRIP HOLDER The dark gray Test Strip Holder keeps the Test Strip in place The Meter reads the color of the reacted Test Strip through the small hole in the Test Strip Holder Remove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter for cleaning TEST AREA When the Test Strip Holder is removed the Test Area is exposed The Test Area has a clear protective coating over the Meter optics window that must be kept clean and lint free for accurate results Be careful not to scratch or damage this coating TEST STRIPS ONE TOUCH Test Strips are used to test your blood glucose sugar level They are sensitive to moisture and light so they come in a moisture resistant light protected vial or foil package Keep the Test Strips sealed in their original package until you re ready to use them DO NOT store Test Strips outside of their packaging Carefully read this Owner s Booklet and all other instructional material provided with your blood glucose monitoring system and test supplies Precau2. 0 1 0 3 mmol L Variation may also occur between your Meter and the lab if the two tests were not done within 10 15 minutes of each other Blood glucose values 71 change rapidly especially after you have eaten and the two tests could have very different results 1 Skyler JS et al Postgraduate Medicine 1987 81 6 163 174 2 Skyler JS et al Diabetes Care 1981 4 311 318 3 Wickham NWR et al Practical Diabetes 1986 3 2 100 4 Cohen FE et al Diabetes Care 1986 9 3 320 322 5 Clarke WL et al Diabetes Care 1987 10 622 628 6 Gadsen RH Challenges in Diabetes Management Milpitas CA LifeScan Inc 1988 63 66 7 Caraway WT Carbohydrates in Tietz NW ed Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry Philadelphia WB Saunders Company 1976 242 244 8 Surwit RS and Feinglos MN Diabetes Forecast 1988 April 49 51 9 Nelson RL Diabetes Spectrum 1989 2 219 223 10 SPECIFICATIONS Performance Characteristics See the ONE TOUCH Test Strip package insert for ONE TOUCH System accuracy and precision Power Supply One Duracell alkaline battery size J 6V part 7K67 is included with Meter Battery Life Approximately one year at two tests per day Result Range 0 33 3 mmol L Higher values displayed as HIGH Display Type Alphanumeric 6 character 14 segment LCD 72 Dimensions Length 12 07 cm 4 2 Width 6 70 cm 2 s Height 2 70 cm 1 1 Weight approx
3. 135 g 4 8 oz including battery Operating Temperature Range 15 C 35 C 59 F 95 F Operating Humidity Range 090 9090 relative humidity non condensing Memory Last result either a blood glucose or Control Solution test Code Numbers 1 16 Guarantee and Warranty 30 Day Money Back Guarantee If you are not fully satisfied with the ONE TOUCH BASIC System a full refund may be obtained by calling a LifeScan Technical Representative at the toll free number within 30 days of purchase You must return the ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter and a copy of your receipt to receive a refund Three Year Warranty If at any time during the first three years after purchase the Meter does not work for any reason except for obvious abuse LifeScan will 73 replace it with a new or rebuilt Meter or equivalent product free of charge The warranty policy applies only to the original purchaser of this Meter and does not include the battery supplied with the Meter Please complete the Warranty Registration Card and mail it to LifeScan The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter has a full three year warranty from the original date of purchase Write your date of purchase here The warranty policy does not apply to the performance of the ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter when used with any test strip other than ONE TOUCH Test Strips or when the ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter or Test Strips are changed or modified in any way Before
4. but replace the battery as soon as possible Repeat the test with a new Test Strip and a larger drop of blood MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO Review ERRORE 2 An ERROR RETEST message was displayed during your last test due to a procedural error 3 A NOT Uk message was displayed during your last test 4 A power loss including turning the meter off occurred during your last test 49 RETEST problems listed on pages 46 47 before repeating the test Call LifeScan Technical Services Repeat the test with a new Test Strip MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO NOT ENOUGH 8 001 RETEST y 5H example 1 The blood sample was too small or smeared 2 The Test Strip was not inserted all the way into the Test Strip Holder Your Meter may have an electronic problem The Check Strip test result is outside the acceptable range 50 Repeat the test with a new Test Strip and a large shiny drop of blood Repeat the test This time push the Test Strip all the way into the Test Strip Holder Call LifeScan Technical Services Clean the Meter and Check Strip Repeat the Check Strip test MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO PERI The last Check Strip test was Stop and do a Check Strip 1 outside the acceptable range test I example and a repeat test that passed has not been performed EMPTY The Test Strip was inserted Remove the Test Strip STRIP befo
5. receive a blood or Control Solution sample If performing a Check Strip test this is your signal to remove the Check Strip Side 1 from the Meter The Meter is counting down from 45 seconds to 0 A blood test is completed This indicates a blood glucose result 41 MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN HIGH A Control Solution test is completed However if this appears after a blood test it means that your test result was not accurate because the blood sample was too small and the Meter read it as a Control Solution sample You are performing a Check Strip test Turn the Check Strip over and slide it back into the Test Strip Holder with Side 2 up The Check Strip result falls into the acceptable range Your blood glucose result is above 33 3 mmol L indicating severe hyperglycemia Contact your physician immediately 42 MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN Peg You are setting the display language and the unit of measurement This means that messages will appear in the selection program P 3 corresponds to the English mmol L selection P 4 corresponds to the French mmol L selection Error Messages When any of these messages appear there is a problem with the Meter or the way in which you are performing a procedure In most cases problems are easy to fix If you need it help is available from LifeScan Technical Services MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO Some parts of the display Call LifeScan Technical are not working T
6. If you do not obtain an acceptable Check Strip reading your last blood glucose or Control Solution test result will appear for 3 seconds the next time you turn on your Meter then REDO v 1 example Ea 1 will appear indicating your Check Strip was out of range at the last reading This message will appear each time the Meter is turned on until you obtain a Check Strip reading that falls in the printed range CAUTION If your Check Strip result falls outside the printed range the Meter is not working properly DO NOT use the Meter to test your blood until you get a Check Strip reading that is within the printed range For assistance call LifeScan Technical Services You must use the Check Strip At least once a day After cleaning the Meter Whenever your results are not consistent with how you feel or when you think your results are not accurate 16 Whenever this message appears Cleaning and Maintaining the Check Strip Make sure both sides of the Check Strip are clean If not wipe with a soft cloth or tissue dampened with water Dry completely Do not put blood alcohol Control Solution or any other fluid except water on the Check Strip Do not scratch the Check Strip Do not leave the Check Strip in sunlight for long periods of time f you lose or damage the Check Strip call LifeScan Technical Services for a free replacement Checki
7. ONE TOUCH BASIC BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM SYSTEME DE CONTR LE DE LA GLYC MIE ur IFESCRI OWNER S BOOKLET MANUEL DU PROPRI TAIRE e de TOUCH BASIC BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM OWNER S BOOKLET Dear ONE TOUCH BASIC Owner Congratulations You ve chosen a very easy to use blood glucose monitoring system for home testing Your ONE TOUCH 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 ONE TOUCH BASIC System is includ ed in this booklet Blood glucose monitoring plays an impor tant role in controlling your diabetes The results you get with the ONE TOUCH BASIC System can help you and your Health Care 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 feel free to call our toll free number and speak with our Technical Services Department 1 800 663 5521 Thank you for choosing the ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter Sincerely Jackie Graham Manager Customer Service LifeScan Canada Ltd P S Don t forget to complete and mail the Warranty Registration Card When we receive your Warranty Card we ll send you a complimentary gift to show our apprecia tion See your Warranty Card for details CAUTION Before using any product to test your blood glucose sugar re
8. Strip package If the date has passed discard the Test Strips and open a new package If using vial Test Strips discard unused Test Strips 4 months after opening If you have questions about the testing procedure call LifeScan Technical Services One TOUCH TEST FOR GLUCOSE IN WHOLE BLOOD Miptes Made nU SA 51 1538 lest for the quantities me test for the quantities me est for the quantities Deep Regular 29 Step 1 Press On Off Button to turn the Meter on Your last blood glucose or Control Solution test result will appear for 3 seconds Or Uy P 159 example 5 example 30 Then 10 example appears on the display for 2 seconds Make sure the code number on the Meter display matches the code number on the Test Strip package you are using See Coding the Meter page 8 The message INSERT ET STRIP then appears Insert Test Strip Remove a Test Strip from the package DO NOT touch the white Test Spot When using Test Strips from a vial replace the cap imme diately When using a foil wrapped Test Strip be careful not to tear the Test Strip when opening the foil CDM Vial Test Strips Foil Wrapped Test Strips 31 The Test Spot should be white or ivory colored with no tears or wrinkles When WRIT appears slide
9. ad all instructions and practice the test Consult your diabetes health professional for advice regarding selection of equipment testing times and procedures These recommenda tions apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the Diabetes Educator Section of the Canadian Diabetes Association TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED Description and Use 1 Getting to Know the Meter 2 Precautions and Limitations 5 2 SETTING THE METER Selecting the Display Language and the Unit of Measurement 7 Coding the Meter 8 3 CHECKING THE SYSTEM Checking with the Check Strip 11 Checking with Control Solution 17 4 GETTING A DROP OF BLOOD Using the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler 20 5 TESTING YOUR BLOOD Step by Step Instructions 28 LifeScan Technical Services Canada 1 800 663 5521 USA 1 800 227 8862 6 AFTER TESTING Checking the Amount of Blood 36 Recording Your Test Results 37 Displaying Last Test Result 38 7 HELP Troubleshooting Test Procedure Messages 40 Error Messages t en 43 8 TAKING CARE OF THE METER Daily Meter Check 55 Cleaning the Meter 55 Battery Replacement 60 9 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 64 10 SPECIFICATIONS Performance Characteristics 72 Guarantee
10. and Warranty 73 11 INDEX 75 LifeScan Technical Services Canada 1 800 663 5521 USA 1 800 227 8862 BLANK 1 GETTING STARTED Description and Use The ONE TOUCH BASIC Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for in vitro diagnostic use This statement means that the system should be used only for testing purposes and only outside of the human body The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter and Test Strips are used for monitoring whole blood glucose for people who have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus This device is not to be used for the diagnosis of diabetes The ONE TOUCH BASIC Blood Glucose Monitoring System meas ures the amount of glucose sugar in whole blood When blood is applied to the Test Strip compounds on the Test Strip react with the blood and a blue color is formed The intensity of the color is then measured and read by the ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter Getting to Know the Meter Study this diagram and become familiar with all the parts of your ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter Battery Compartment on back Display On Off Button Test Area with Protective Coating C Button Test Strip Holder ON OFF BUTTON This button turns the Meter on and off DISPLAY This is where you read your test results and the simple messages that help guide you through the test BATTERY COMPARTMENT Holds one J size battery The battery is already installed in your Meter C
11. ap has two lines on the flat side and works well for very thick or calloused skin or when a deeper puncture is needed Step 2 Cock the PENLET Sampler 3 Holding the lower portion of the PENLET II Sampler pull out the dark gray sliding barrel until it clicks If it does not click the PENLET II Sampler may have been cocked when the Lancet was inserted 23 Step 3 Get a Drop of Blood Wash your hands with soap and warm water and dry them thoroughly Warm water stimulates the flow of blood to the fingers Hanging your arm down at your side for 10 15 seconds before the fingerstick will make it easier too If you use alcohol to clean your finger make sure you let it dry before sticking your finger Choose a spot on the side of a different finger each time you test Repeated punctures in the same spot can make your finger sore and calloused 24 Hold the PENLET II Sampler firmly against the side of the finger with the Cap resting on the finger The harder you press the deeper the puncture Press the dark gray Release Button Step 4 Remove the Lancet Always use caution when removing the Lancet and PENLET II Cap Remove the PENLET II Cap Grasp the ridges on Squeeze the finger gently to obtain the dark gray prongs a large hanging drop of blood located on the shaft near the Release Proceed with the blood glucose test Button Point t
12. ay matches the code number on your Test Strip package you may proceed with a blood test If it is not the same go on to Step 2 Step 2 Match the Code Number The Meter is now properly coded Press the C Button With and you may proceed with the test From now on the Meter will COJE 1 example remember this code until you change the code for a new package on the display press and release the of Test Strips C Button and the number will increase by one Continue pressing until the number on the display matches the code number on your Test Strip package 10 3 CHECKING THE SYSTEM There are two ways to make sure your ONE TOUCH BASIC System is working properly The Check Strip is used to check that the Meter is operating properly The ONE TOUCH Normal Glucose Control Solution Blue Formula is used to check that both the Meter and the Test Strips are working together as a system and that you are doing the test correctly It is very important that you do these simple checks routinely to make sure you get accurate results Checking with the Check Strip A purple and white Check Strip is included with your ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter The Check Strip is used to make sure your Meter is working properly Front Back TW 11 Before doing a Check Strip test make sure the Test Strip Holder the Test Area and Check Strip are clean dry and lint free Do th
13. called and displayed Check Strip test results are not stored in the Meter memory When using the Meter for the first time appears to indicate that there is no blood glucose or Control Solution test result in the Meter s memory 7 HELP Troubleshooting The display messages that appear on the Meter will guide you through the glucose test and quality control test procedures and alert you to problems as they occur This section provides you with a complete listing of the display messages what they mean and what to do if there is a problem 39 Test Procedure Messages These messages appear during routine testing Just follow them carefully and they will guide you through the test MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN Crone 71 LL JE I example You press and hold the On Off Button It provides a visual test that all display segments are working The Meter is turned on The value displayed is your last blood glucose test result When using the Meter for the first time MEMURY NOTATA will appear The Meter is turned on The value displayed is your last Control Solution test result The Meter is in a code setting mode The code number 1 16 displayed must match the code number on the Test Strip package 40 MESSAGE APPL Y SAMPLE 3 tu Eu APPEARS WHEN The Meter is ready for you to perform a blood Check Strip or Control Solution test The Meter is performing internal checks The Meter is ready to
14. ccording to your age the type of diabetes you have any medication you are using whether you are ill and any physical or emotional changes in your life Q Should my test results always be the same A No Results will vary somewhat from test to test depending on diet activity level and time of day These 65 variations provide useful clues about your condition and how well your treatment program is working With your Health Care Professional determine your own personal target blood glucose values as well as what an unusually high or low test result is for you In most cases your test results should stay within that range Q What can I do to be sure I get accurate test results A Make sure that you do the following Keep your Meter clean at all times Use enough blood The entire Test Spot must be completely covered with blood Touch the drop of blood lightly to the middle of the Test Spot to fill the entire Spot The drop of blood should form a round shiny circle over the entire Spot and stay wet during the entire test Do not smear the blood or touch the Test Spot with your finger Do not add more blood after you ve applied the first drop Never use Test Strips beyond their expiration date Do not store Test Strips outside of their packaging 66 Make sure the Meter code number is set to match the code number on the package of Test Strips you are using Periodically review your use of the Mete
15. e Check Strip test at room temperature between 18 26 C 64 F 79 F How to use the Check Strip Step 1 Press On Off Button Your last blood glucose or Control Solution test result will appear for 3 seconds EMORY or MEMOR N l 159 example 54 example 12 will appear on the display When Step 2 When SAMPLE APPL Y SAMPLE appears slide the notched end of the Check Strip into the Test Strip Holder with Side 1 purple facing up appears slide the Check Strip from the Test Strip Holder WALT appears for a few seconds 13 appears turn the Check Strip over and slide it back into the Test Strip Holder notched end first Side 2 white facing up The Meter counts down from 4 to 0 then y HU example DK appears if the number falls within the acceptable Check Strip range The Meter automatically tells you if your reading falls within the correct Check Strip range The range is also printed on the back of the Meter These messages will continue to display until you turn the Meter off or for 2 minutes when the Meter automatically turns off If the reading is not within the printed range the Meter displays will read Go back to Step 1 and repeat the Check Strip test If this message appears again clean your Meter and repeat the test For further assistance call LifeScan Technical Services
16. e Meter display this indicates severe hyperglycemia blood sugar too high contact your physician immediately Q Why don t my Meter results match the results that I sot from my doctor s laboratory exactly A Many Health Care Professionals believe that the result that you get with your Meter should fall within 1596 to 2096 of the result obtained when whole blood is tested on laboratory equipment However there are a number of reasons why the blood glucose result from your Meter may vary even more than 2096 from a laboratory result One of the most common reasons is that laboratories use serum or plasma samples while home blood glucose monitors use whole blood Whole blood results are approximately 70 1096 1296 lower than serum or plasma values from the same blood sample at average hemocrit levels of 4196 4596 To adjust for this difference divide the laboratory value by 112 or 1 12 Example Let s assume your lab plasma result is 8 3 mmol L 8 3 divided by 1 12 7 4 mmol L Compare your Meter result to 7 4 mmol L There is a difference in the glucose levels of venous blood usually drawn from a vein in your arm and capillary blood blood from a fingerstick After a meal the glucose levels in the capillaries may be 1 1 3 9 mmol L higher than the levels in venous blood If your lab test is taken while you are in the fasting state before breakfast this difference will be minimal
17. er as described in this booklet to ensure that you get accurate results See Cleaning the Meter page 55 2 SETTING THE METER Selecting the Display Language and the Unit of Measurement The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter displays easy to follow messages in English French Spanish German Dutch Italian Portuguese Swedish Danish Norwegian Finnish Greek Turkish Hungarian Czech Polish Russian or Japanese to help guide you through the test procedure The Meter is preset in English mmol L at the factory To select another display language and its corresponding unit of measurement Press and hold the C Button 2 Press and release the On Off Button 3 Release the C Button following programs with their corresponding language and unit of measurement appear as you con tinue pressing the C Button P 4 for French mmol L P 5 for French mg dL P 6 for German mg dL P 7 for German mmol L P 8 for Dutch mg dL P 9 for Dutch mmol L P 10 for Italian mg dL P 11 for Portuguese mg dL P 12 for Swedish mmol L P 13 for Danish mmol L P 14 for Norwegian mmol L P 15 for Finnish mmol L P 16 for Greek mg dL P 17 for Turkish mg dL P 18 for Hungarian mmol L P 19 for Czech mmol L P 20 for Polish mmol L P 21 for Russian mmol L P 22 for Japanese mg dL P 23 for Japanese mmol L P 1 fo
18. ess forward on the base then down on the center of the Test Strip Holder to make sure the small hole over the Test Area is not raised You are now ready to do a Check Strip test If the Check Strip will not slide into the Test Strip Holder repeat Step 4 Battery Replacement The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter comes with a battery already in stalled When the battery must be replaced use only a Duracell brand alkaline battery J size 6 volts part 7K67 which is commonly available in drug and hardware stores This will ensure you get the best performance from your ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter The battery should last about one year with typical home use When the battery is getting low the display will flash SERI example The Meter will still provide accurate test results with a low battery but you should replace it as soon as possible When appears on the display the Meter will no longer give results and you must replace the battery before you can perform another test A dead battery or battery removal will not affect the previous test result stored in the Meter s memory as long as the battery is replaced within 30 days Replacing the battery Make sure the Meter is turned off before you remove the battery 61 Turn the Meter upside down With your thumb firmly press in and up on the ridges on the side of the battery door until the door releases from the clasp Remove the battery door by s
19. g properly DO NOT use the system to test your blood until you get a reading that falls within the printed range For assistance call LifeScan Technical Services You should use the Glucose Control Solution At least once a week When you begin using a new package of Test Strips Whenever you suspect the Meter or Test Strip may not be working properly for example when your results are not consistent with how you feel 4 GETTING A DROP OF Using the PENLET II BLOOD Automatic Blood Sampler The PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler is an easy safe tool for obtaining a good drop of blood for testing ss Barrel Cap g Step 1 Insert a Lancet Release Button Remove the PENLET II Cap by pulling it straight off 20 Insert a new sterile Lancet into the Lancet Holder The Lancet will slide into the Lancet Holder easier if you DO NOT line up the ridges on the Lancet with the slots in the Lancet Holder NOTE Inserting the Lancet may automatically cock the PENLET II 21 550 Hold the Lancet firmly and gently twist off the Lancet Protective Disk Replace the PENLET II Cap 22 x i Regular x i W Deep Penetration The PENLET II Sampler includes two Caps The Cap that comes attached to the PENLET II Sampler has a single line on the flat side and works well for children and most adults The other C
20. ge 7 to reset the language and unit of measurement to P 3 English mmol L Be sure to wait for the beeps before you note your result Your result will continue to display until you turn the meter off or for 2 minutes when the meter automatically turns off The Meter displays results which are between 0 and 33 3 mmol L Results above 33 3 mmol L are displayed as HIGH Press the On Off Button to turn the Meter off 6 AFTER TESTING Although the ONE TOUCH BASIC System requires only a small drop of blood it is very important that the drop be large enough to cover the Test Spot completely In many cases the Meter can detect if the drop of blood was too small to give an accurate reading If Or 5 example ON TRL a P appears on the display your drop of blood was too small or smeared or the Test Strip was inserted only part way into the Test Strip Holder Repeat the test with a new Test Strip and enough blood to cover the entire Test Spot Checking the Amount of Blood that completely covers the circle on the Test Strip If the blood sample has a dull dry appearance you may not have The Meter cannot always tell if a applied yoa miy sample is too small so it is impor P I id have smeared it Run Ws den also the e amp Toslstdbebdck Back rip to make sure that you applie of the Test Strip N en
21. he See Testing Your Blood page 27 Lancet down and away from you Pull back on the dark gray sliding barrel until the Lancet drops out 25 Cleaning the PENLET II Sampler CAUTION m Never use a Lancet that has Clean the PENLET II Sampler and been used by someone else Cap with soap and water as Dispose of the Lancet in a needed container for sharp objects To help avoid infection use a new sterile Lancet every time you test If you share a PENLET II Sampler each person should always use a new Lancet and a new or properly disinfected Cap For assistance call LifeScan Technical Services 26 5 TESTING YOUR BLOOD You can test your blood glucose by following these three simple steps INSERT Step 1 Press On Off Step 2 Apply Step 3 Accurate Button last test result blood sample results in 45 seconds appears insert Test Strip NOTE Be sure to read the following section carefully before testing 27 Step by Step Instructions Choose a clean dry work surface Make sure you have all the materials needed for a test 2 ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter ONE TOUCH Test Strips PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler with choice of Caps Sterile Lancet 28 IMPORTANT The Test Strip Holder and Test Area of the Meter must be clean dry and lint free Check the expiration date on the Test
22. he Services messages will be incomplete 43 MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO H example No before the result and no decimal point LLERN TEST HRER The language and unit of measurement have been changed to P 1 English mg dL either accidentally or through an electronic malfunction The battery is too low The Meter will not operate 1 There is dirt blood or lint on the Test Area 2 Your hand or an object covered the Test Area while the Meter was turned on 44 See Setting the Meter page 7 to reset the language and unit of measurement to P 3 English mmol L Replace the battery Clean the Test Area and Test Strip Holder according to instructions Repeat the test Keep Test Area clear MESSAGE L J FN LIN i H example 7 I RL PROBLEM 3 The Test Strip was inserted before INSERT STRIP appeared on the display 4 The center of the Test Strip Holder where the small hole is located is raised If this message appears after a blood test your blood sample was too small smeared or another drop was added after the test began 45 WHAT TO DO Repeat the test Wait for INSERT STRIP before inserting a new Test Strip Depress the center by pressing forward on the base or by pressing down on the center or by inserting a check strip into the Test Strip Holder Repeat the test with a new Test S
23. ician Extremes in hematocrit the amount of red blood cells in the blood can affect test results High hematocrits above 6096 cause inaccurately low results Very low hematocrits below 2596 can also cause inaccurately low results 68 Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause inaccurately low results This has been reported in the medical literature for leading blood glucose monitoring products Severe dehydration can lead to many serious medical complications One complication which is of particular importance in diabetes management is a hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state with or without ketosis which may be life threatening if left un treated The following are some of the factors which could lead to severe dehydration Vomiting and diarrhea 2 Prescription drugs e g diuretics nability to recognize or respond to thirst sensations m Sustained uncontrolled diabetes Whenever inadequate fluid intake or excessive water loss occurs CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY Remember if you ever experience symptoms which are not consistent with your blood glucose monitoring results and you have eliminated common procedural errors described 69 in this Owner s Booklet as the cause you should contact a physician immediately Never make significant changes to your medication program or ignore physical symptoms without consulting a physician IMPORTANT When the message HIGH appears on th
24. liding it out 2 Remove old battery and discard To replace the battery door insert properly Insert a new J size battery the tabbed side of the door into the in the battery compartment slot in the battery compartment 62 With your thumb press in and down on the ridged side of the battery door until it snaps shut 63 9 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS In the following pages we ve provided answers to some of the most common questions people have about home blood glucose monitoring and the ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter If you have a question that isn t covered here consult your Health Care Professional or call LifeScan Technical Services Q Why should 1 test my blood glucose sugar A No doubt your Health Care Professional has explained the importance of keeping your diabetes 64 under control Your ONE TOUCH BASIC System helps you check whether or not you are in control by monitoring your blood glucose levels The test results provide a good picture of how diet exercise and medication are affecting your diabetes Test results can also indicate whether your diabetes is changing in ways that might require an adjustment in your treatment program Always consult your Health Care Professional before making changes in your diabetes control plan Q How often should I test my blood glucose A This is best decided by you and your Health Care Professional It may vary a
25. ng with Control Solution ONE TOUCH Normal Glucose Control Solution Blue Formula ONE TOUCH Normal Glucose Control Solution Blue Formula should be used to make sure your Meter and Test Strips are working properly Before you use the Meter to test your blood glucose for the first time practice the procedure using the Control Solution in place of blood When you can do three tests in a row that are within the ONE TOUCH Normal Control range you are ready to test your blood Use only ONE TOUCH Normal Glucose Control Solution Blue Formula available from your drug store or Authorized LifeScan Distributor Check the expiration date on the Control Solution vial If it has expired replace it with new Control Solution m Shake the Control Solution vial vigorously before using To do a Control Solution test follow the same procedure you would if you were testing your blood See Testing Your Blood page 27 Your Control Solution results will appear on the Meter display as follows 54 example m L CNT RL The range for the ONE TOUCH Normal Glucose Control Solution Blue Formula is printed on the Test Strip vial or the foil wrapper This range is for the Glucose Control Solution only it is not intended as a recommended range for your blood glucose test results CAUTION If your Control Solution result falls outside the printed range the system is not workin
26. ough blood Front Side You should see a full dark circle Remove the Test Strip from the Meter and look at The white portion on the Test Spot It the back of the Test should sull bass small square i ue to different manufacturing processes a wet shiny drop This difference will not affect your blood glucose results 36 Incorrect If there are any white patches or streaks you may have smeared the blood or the drop was too small In either case you may have an inaccurately low result Repeat the test with a new Test Strip 37 Recording Your Test Results Your ONE TOUCH BASIC System Kit comes with a Logbook that you can use to keep a permanent record of your test results along with information on diet and medication If you run out of space in your Log book you can get a new one from your Authorized LifeScan Distributor drug store or directly from LifeScan Displaying Last Test Result The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter automatically recalls and displays your last result either from a blood glucose or Control Solution test whenever the Meter is turned on MEMORY OT MUR 5 4 7 9 example L5 I example appears for 3 seconds then the Meter immediately displays test messages starting with 1 example 38 Only blood glucose or Control Solution test results are re
27. ould be permanently damaged if water or other liquids get inside Do not take the Meter apart Sensitive parts could be damaged and cause inaccurate results Taking the Meter apart will invalidate the Meter warranty IMPORTANT Infection Control Information If you are sharing the ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter with another person always use a new or properly disinfected Test Strip Holder for each person If you are sharing the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler with another person always use a new sterile Lancet and a new or properly disinfected PENLET II Cap for each person m For disinfecting information an additional Test Strip Holder or a PENLET II Cap please call LifeScan Technical Services 54 Daily Meter Check Look through the small hole in the Test Strip Holder to make sure there is no lint dirt or blood blocking any part of the hole If there is anything blocking the hole or if the Test Area has dirt lint or blood on it remove the Test Strip 55 Holder Clean the Test Strip Holder and Test Area by following the instructions in the next section Cleaning the Meter The Meter and Test Strip Holder should be cleaned once a week In addition they must be cleaned whenever the Test Area looks dirty or the message LLERN TEST RRER appears on the display Step 1 Remove Test Strip Holder Remove the Test Strip Holder to Hold the Meter and place yo
28. r English mg dL P 2 for Spanish mg dL P 3 for English mmol L When your desired selection is displayed press the On Off Button All messages will now appear in the language you have chosen 8 Coding the Meter IMPORTANT Every time you test the code number on the Meter display must match the code number on the ONE TOUCH Test Strip package you re using If these two code numbers do not match you will get inaccurate results Set the code Before using the Meter for the first time Every time you open a new package of Test Strips or change to a different package of Test Strips f the Meter is displaying RESET Prone LUE Step 1 Turn on the Meter Press the On Off Button to turn the Meter on The result from your last blood glucose or Control Solution test will appear for 3 seconds MEMORY L EMORY or SM example 1 0 example Your ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter auto matically recalls and displays your last result either from a blood glucose or Control Solution test whenever the Meter is turned on When using the Meter for the first time JATH appears to indicate that there is no test result in the memory See Displaying Last Test Result page 38 Then 1 example appears on the display for 2 seconds followed by The code number on the Test Strip package vial or foil ranges from 1 to 16 If the number on the displ
29. r with your Health Care Professional Q What should I do if my blood glucose test results are consistently high for my own diabetes control plan A The goal of diabetes management is to maintain a near normal amount of glucose in the blood Normal low and high blood glucose values for your individual treatment plan should be determined with your Health Care Professional If your blood glucose test results remain consistently high contact your Health Care Professional Q What are the expected blood glucose values associated with well controlled diabetes A Fasting 3 3 7 2 mmol L After meals 1 hour Less than 10 0 mmol L After meals 2 hours Less than 8 3 mmol L 67 Q What do I do if test results still seem too low or too high A Remember the test results you obtain will vary from time to time depending on food intake insulin dose exercise etc Ask yourself the following questions How do I feel Do I have symptoms of low blood sugar hypoglycemia or high blood sugar hyperglycemia What have I eaten How much exercise have I had Am I ill e g common cold flu etc In addition to the common factors listed above which cause real variations in blood glucose results there are certain abnormal condi tions which can interfere with the accuracy of your blood glucose monitoring results These limitations are described below and should be discussed with your phys
30. re the Meter was ready Wait for INSERT STRIP message 51 MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO RESET rnnt L LI UE The Meter has lost some important information including the code number and the language and the unit of measurement have changed to P 1 English mg dL either accidentally or through an electronic malfunction 52 Use the C Button to reset the Meter code to match the Test Strip package code Reset the language and unit of measurement to P 3 for English mmol L as described in the section Setting the Meter page 7 If this continues to happen there may be a problem with your Meter Call LifeScan Technical Services 8 TAKING CARE OF THE METER Your ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter is simple to use and easy to main tain However it must be handled carefully and cleaned regularly to remain in good operating condition You should follow these rules at all times Keep the Test Strip Holder and Test Area clean Do not drop or toss the Meter The Meter s electronics could be damaged by such treatment If you drop the Meter make sure the Test 53 Strip Holder is still securely in place and check the Meter with the Check Strip before doing a blood glucose test Avoid exposing the Meter or Test Strips to extremes in temperature or humidity for long periods of time For example do not store the Meter or Test Strips in your car Never let your Meter get wet The Meter c
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32. the notched end of the appears for a few seconds Then Test Strip into the Holder with the T I APPL y Test Spot side up Make sure you SAMPLE push the Test Strip all the way into the Holder until it stops appears until you apply blood to the Test Spot or for 5 minutes 32 Step 2 Apply blood sample With the Test Strip in the Meter and APPL Y SAMPLE on the display apply a drop of blood to the Test Spot SAMPLE The Meter will beep when the blood has been applied to the Test Spot Make sure that you a Do not remove the Test Strip from the Meter to apply blood a Do not smear blood on the Test Spot or apply a second drop after the test begins a Do not move the Test Strip when you are applying blood If the Test Strip moves push it back to its original position Touch only the tip of the drop of blood to the Test Spot Apply enough blood to form a round shiny drop that covers the Test Spot completely and stays wet during the entire test Step 3 Accurate results in 45 seconds The Meter then counts down from 45 to 0 seconds followed by a series of beeps when your result is displayed MM b example IMPORTANT Always check that MM and a decimal point are displayed with your blood glucose result If not you may have accidentally changed the display language and unit of mea surement to P 1 English mg dL or an electronic malfunction may have occurred See Setting the Meter pa
33. tions and Limitations The following information may be useful to you and your Health Care Professional when using the ONE TOUCH BASIC System to monitor your blood glucose level If you experience symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results and you have carefully followed the procedure described in the Owner s Booklet contact your Health Care Profes sional immediately Never make significant changes to your medication program or ignore physical symptoms with out consulting your Health Care Professional If the message HIGH appears on the meter display this indicates severe hyperglycemia high blood sugar contact your Health Care Profes sional immediately IMPORTANT The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter is not intended for monitoring neonatal newborn child blood samples DO NOT use ONE TOUCH Test Strips beyond the expiration date printed on the package label If using Test Strips from a vial discard the vial and unused Test Strips 4 months after the date first opened DO NOT use ONE TOUCH Test Strips that are discolored wrinkled torn cut or altered in any way the Test Spot of a normal Test Strip is white or ivory colored DO NOT store or carry Test Strips outside of their vial or foil package ONE TOUCH Test Strips must be stored in a cool dry place below 30 C 86 F Do not refrigerate Test Strips or place Test Strips in heat or direct sunlight It is important to clean your Met
34. trip and a larger drop of blood MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO ERROR RETES ERRORE RETEST The sample was applied before APPLY SAMPLE appeared Error in the test procedure such as 1 The Test Strip moved during the test 2 The Test Strip was not inserted correctly 3 The Test Strip was removed before the test was completed 46 Repeat test with a new Test Strip and wait for APPLY SAMPLE to appear Repeat the test with a new Test Strip Repeat the test pushing a new Test Strip all the way into the Test Strip Holder Repeat the test with a new Test Strip MESSAGE PROBLEM 4 There was not enough blood on the Test Strip 5 The Meter was used in very bright light 6 The Check Strip procedure was incorrect 7 The Meter may not be operating correctly 47 WHAT TO DO Repeat the test with a new Test Strip and a larger drop of blood Move the Meter out of direct light and repeat the test with a new Test Strip Repeat the Check Strip test Call LifeScan Technical Services PROBLEM WHAT TO DO When any message flashes continually it means the battery is getting low Your last test result was not stored in the Meter s memory for one of the following reasons 1 A ENDUGH 3 002 RETEST message was dis played during your last blood or Control Solution test due to a too small or smeared sample 48 Test results will still be accurate
35. ur expose the Test Area thumbs on the two raised dots on the Test Strip Holder Slide the Test Strip Holder toward you 56 Step 2 Clean Test Strip Holder Wash the Test Strip Holder with soap and water Clean the underside of the Test Strip Holder and check the small hole for any dirt blood or lint Rinse well 57 Dry completely with a soft cloth or tissue Step 3 Clean Test Area CAUTION DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE THE METER The following cleaning agents will damage the Meter DO NOT USE Alcohol Cleansers with ammonia or phenol Windex or other glass cleaners Abrasive cleansers Check the clear protective coating over the Meter optics to make sure it is not scratched or damaged 58 Rub Test Area with a cotton swab or soft cloth dampened with water to remove all blood dirt or lint from the Test Area If necessary a mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with water may also be used Do not apply full strength detergent to the Test Area Be careful not to scratch the Test Area Dry the Test Area with a soft dry cloth or tissue that doesn t contain lotion or perfume Remove any lint Step 4 Replace Test Strip Holder Hook the bottom of the Test Strip Holder onto the square notch on the Meter 59 Press down on the raised dots of the Test Strip Holder until it snaps firmly into place Pr
36. you return your Meter or any product for warranty replace ment first call your LifeScan Technical Representative at the toll free number for detailed instructions This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose 11 INDEX Battery Replacement sossxessvesuEEEEVVREEWREVASSEXXWRENFREWEREGZes Blood Glucose Values expected 5222 2 29 a n RE ERR es Blood 5ample BIZ oes doner menaa ee EAE Check Stip sexe REN ONSEN SHREK SOR eq RDS Bo EXP SESE SD Cleaning and Maintaining Check Strip vexeyexs usEY 3E RZVEARXEXVEEYERessREFEYXV 5G E Ex PENDET IP eR EAE REA e DER RUP E eee Test Area of the Meter iani SEO oq P Rd drew d a Test SUMP Holder EDS EY EE LifeScan Technical Services Canada 1 800 663 5521 USA 1 800 227 8862 75 Coding the Mele ss i d ya ex we v TAGES EE HA Ewa 8 Control Solution sas qaa Casa RR RR 3 en 11 17 Displaying Last Test Result xou sys Eur XXE EE WERE ESE 9 38 Error Messages aa dor APER VOX od RR CR REO ORC ananaw 43 52 Hematocrit sow x9 a 68 70 Infection Control esr pex herr eR ees E Vent E 54 Language Setting and Unit of Measurement 7 Money Back Guaran
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