Ascensia Diabetes Care US N1 Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring System User Manual
Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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Manual 1
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WIRELESS BLOOD GLUCOSE
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ImportantTestingOptionsExtras Help
Thank you for choosing Bayer's CONTOUR
®
LINK blood
glucose monitoring system! We are proud to be your
partner in helping you manage your diabetes. The
CONTOUR
®
LINK meter does much more than test your
blood glucose — it automatically sends your blood
glucose result to compatible* designated Medtronic
partner devices using a wireless, radio frequency
transmission.
The CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system
is intended for use by persons with diabetes in
home settings for the measurement of glucose in
whole blood, and is for single-patient use only. The
CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system is
indicated for use with capillary whole blood samples
drawn from the fi ngertip.
Critically ill patients (e.g. those with severe hypoten-
sion or shock, hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar
state,
hypoxia, severe dehydration, diabetic
ketoacidosis)
should not be tested with blood glucose meters
because inaccurate results may occur.
Additional Materials
• CONTOUR® Test Strips—Use for blood glucose or
control solution testing. Supplied in a handy bottle
with an easy-to-open fl ip-top lid.
• MICROLET®2 Lancing Device—Use for fingertip
puncture with Bayer's MICROLET lancet.
• BATTERIES—Use two 3-volt (DL2032 or CR2032) lithium
batteries. Replace when necessary.
For short simple instructions, a quick reference guide is
also provided. It can be more convenient when traveling.
* For information on compatible Medtronic devices, contact
Medtronic Customer Service at 1-800-646-4633.
Important Information ......................................................................2
Your Testing Tools .............................................................................3
Your Meter Display............................................................................4
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................5
Your Meter Features ..........................................................................6
Important Things to Know ................................................................7
First Things First: Talking to Your Compatible Medtronic Device ........... 8
Before You Begin ..............................................................................9
Getting Ready to Test ......................................................................10
Getting the Blood Drop ...................................................................12
Fingertip Testing .....................................................................12
Testing Your Blood ..........................................................................13
Turning Off the Send Option for a Single Test Result........................15
Cleaning and Disinfection ...............................................................18
Control Solution Testing ..................................................................23
Setting Your Options .......................................................................26
Setting the Send Option, Time, Date, and Sound ....................26
Setting the Markers and Test Reminder Alarm ........................29
Setting the Test Reminder Alarm Time ....................................29
Using the Markers and Test Reminder Alarm ...................................30
Viewing Stored Results ....................................................................36
Error Codes and Symbols ................................................................38
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ........................................41
Changing the Batteries ...................................................................42
Caring for the System .....................................................................43
Transferring Results to a Computer .................................................44
Technical Information ......................................................................45
Specifi cations ..................................................................................46
Warranty ........................................................................................48
Service and Supplies ........................................................................50
Table of Contents
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Important Information
Important Information
Your Testing Tools
When the Send option on the CONTOUR LINK meter is
set to ON:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning: Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harm-
ful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- I ncrease the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- If you need help, please contact the Bayer Diabetes
Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100
Your CONTOUR® LINK Meter:
Test Strip Port
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Display
Memory
Button
(On/Off,
Memory
Recall,
Enter)
Your CONTOUR® Test Strip:
Gray Electrode End:
The end of the test
strip that is inserted
into the test strip port
on the meter with the
gray end facing up.
Sample Tip:
The end of the
test strip where
the blood is
pulled in.
Cocking End
Release Button
Lancet Holder
Lancet Protective
Cap
Adjustable Endcap
(FINGERTIPS)
Your MICROLET ®2 Lancing Device:
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Your Meter Display
Your Meter Display
The picture below shows all the symbols that will appear on your
meter display. When the meter is off, press and continue holding
the ▲ or ▼ button. All segments will be displayed and remain
on while holding the button down for 10 seconds. Repeat as
needed to compare your meter to the display shown below.
While all characters are displayed, it is most important
to verify that is fully displayed. If it is not, see
Error Codes and Symbols (page 40). This may affect
the way you see your results.
or
will appear if
the meter is in
12 hour setup.
Center area on the
display that shows either
your test result or any
error codes.
Top area on
the display
presenting
date and time.
Control result marker.
Displays the
date format.
Results are
displayed
along with the
preset units
of measure.
The 7 appears
when viewing
the number of
results over the
past 7 days.
Indicates it is too cold
or too hot for your
meter to test accurately.
Average.
Indicates the
batteries are low
and need to be
changed.
Indicates the meter is
ready to test.
Identifi es
a test result
as unique or
different.
Post-meal
result marker.
Pre-meal
result marker.
Indicates an
alarm has
been set.
Indicates beeper
is turned on.
Indicates
Send option
is turned on.
Important Safety Instructions
The CONTOUR® LINK meter and MICROLET®2 lancing device
are intended for self-testing of blood glucose by people with
diabetes to monitor their blood sugar in whole blood.
The MICROLET®2 lancing device included in this kit is not
intended for use on multiple patients by healthcare
professionals.
Neither the CONTOUR® LINK meter nor the MICROLET®2
lancing device or lancets should be used with more than
one person due to the risk of infection. The meter and
lancing device are for single patient use. Do not share them
with anyone including other family members. Do not use
on multiple patients.
After fi rst use, all parts of the CONTOUR® LINK kit are
considered contaminated with body fl uids (blood) and
could potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after
you have performed the recommended cleaning and
disinfection process.
Used test strips and lancets are possible biohazards and
must be disposed of properly.
Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
after handling the meter, lancing device, or test strips.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING:
• The meter and lancing device are for single patient
use. Do not share them with anyone including other
family members! Do not use on multiple patients!
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• All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and
can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after
you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
For complete instructions on cleaning and disinfecting
your meter and lancing device, please see page 18.
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Important Things to Know
Your Meter Features
Programmed: Your CONTOUR LINK meter has been pre-
set at the factory with the standard date and time. To
change these settings or to use advanced meter features,
such as meal markers, read through the Options section
of your User Guide.
Easy: The CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system is
all about simplicity. You will notice its uncomplicated approach
the fi rst time you see it. Simple things like the use of three
large buttons and a clear display are sure to make this your
favorite meter right from the start.
Automatic: You no longer have to worry about coding your
meter or marking a control test result. The CONTOUR LINK
meter does it automatically. It will even tell you when a test
strip is under-fi lled.
Makes Sense: You will fi nd features asked for by customers
just like you. Practical features like a fast test time, a very
small blood sample size, and a simple testing procedure
(No CodingTM technology!) make the CONTOUR LINK
meter your meter.
Convenient: Your CONTOUR LINK meter takes up about as
much room in your pocket or bag as your key ring. The
meter’s small size, sleek design, and ease of use allow you
to take it everywhere. You will be likely to test more often,
which can mean better control of your diabetes.
“Talks” to Your Compatible Medtronic Device: Your
CONTOUR LINK meter has the ability to automatically send
your glucose result directly to your compatible Medtronic
MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump. This eliminates the need
to manually enter your blood glucose result into the insulin
pump’s Bolus Wizard® Calculator, which calculates an
estimated bolus to support your food intake or to correct
a high blood glucose. Your CONTOUR LINK meter can also
send your fingertip blood glucose result directly to
your compatible MiniMed Paradigm or Guardian REAL-Time
CGM System, eliminating the need to manually enter the
result when calibrating the system.
Your Meter Features
Important Things to Know
Your CONTOUR LINK blood glucose meter is specifi c for
glucose and has been referenced to plasma/serum
values. Methods calibrated to plasma/serum can be 9%
to 15% higher than the results of whole blood glucose
assay methods.
Always keep the test strips in the original bottle.
Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing
a test strip. The bottle is specially designed to
provide a dry environment for the test strips.
Extended exposure to room humidity from leaving
the bottle open or not storing the test strips in the
original bottle will damage your test strips.
Avoid excessive “milking” of your fi nger when forming a
drop of blood and test immediately after forming the
blood drop.
DO NOT use a test strip that appears damaged or
has been used. Test strips are for single use only.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your meter has been preset and
locked to display results in mg/dL (milligrams of glucose
per deciliter). Test results in mg/dL will never have a
decimal point. In some countries, the meters are preset
to display units in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per
liter). Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point.
Check your display to ensure that results are being displayed
in the expected units; if they are not, contact Bayer Diabetes
Care Customer Service at 800-348-8100.
Example: or
IMPORTANT: When a low battery warning displays on
the meter, replace the battery as soon as possible to
avoid a test result not being stored in the meter
memory.
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Before You Begin
First Things First: Talking to Your Compatible
Medtronic Device
Your CONTOUR LINK meter is already set with the Send option
turned on. (To turn the option off, see page 26.) Every time the
meter displays a new blood glucose test result, the result is
automatically sent to your compatible Medtronic device.
However, your Medtronic device will only accept the glu-
cose result if the Meter Option in your device’s Utilities
Menu is set to On and you have programmed the device
with the meter’s ID (serial) number. Up to three different
meter ID numbers, can be accepted. See your Medtronic
device addendum that is included in your device box.
1. Program your meter ID number into your compatible
Medtronic device. The ID number is the serial number
found on the left side of the back label of your meter. It
is a 6-digit numeric or alphanumeric number (0–9, A–F);
for example, 1204620 or B12B3C. See the User Guide
for your Medtronic device for complete information on
this step.
2. Set your meter to the same time and date as your Medtronic
device (see page 27 in this User Guide).
The Medtronic device can receive a glucose result only if
you have entered your meter’s ID number into the device.
Conversely, no one else’s insulin pump or continuous glucose
monitoring system can receive your glucose result, unless
your meter ID number has been entered into that device. The
meter uses a wireless signal to send the blood glucose result
to the Medtronic device. However, the Send option must be
set to ON (see page 26) and the meter and Medtronic device
must be within 4 feet of each other. If you are not using the
link functionality on your Medtronic device, you may want to
turn the Send option off to save battery power.
Talking to Your Compatible Medtronic Device
Before You Begin
1. Have all the materials you will need ready before you
begin testing. This includes your CONTOUR LINK meter, the
CONTOUR test strips, and the MICROLET2 lancing device with
MICROLET
lancets. You may also need
CONTOUR control
solution to run a quality control check.
2. Read your User Guide and all instructional materials
provided in your meter kit before testing.
3. Let the meter and test strips adjust to the temperature
of the location where you are testing. Whenever the
meter is moved from one location to another, allow 20
minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of
that new location before performing a blood glucose
test.
4. It is important not to use the test strips or control
solution if the expiration date printed on the bottle
label and carton has passed or if it has been six months
(180 days) since you fi rst opened the control solution
bottle. It will help to write the six month discard date
on the label in the area provided when you fi rst open
the control solution.
5. Before testing, always wash your hands thoroughly
with warm soapy water and dry them well.
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Twist off the lancet cap. Be
sure to save it for disposing
of the used lancet.
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Getting Ready to Test
Getting Ready to Test
Getting Ready to Test:
Read the insert for the MICROLET2 lancing device for
complete instructions.
Before testing, always wash your hands thoroughly with
warm soapy water and dry them well.
Replace the device endcap.
Remove a test strip from the
bottle. Tightly close the
bottle lid immediately after
you have removed the test
strip.
NOTE: Check the expiration date. Make sure the test strip
does not appear torn or damaged.
Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you
have removed the test strip. Excess moisture could
damage the test strip.
Hold the test strip with the gray
end facing up.
Insert the gray end into the test
strip port on the meter. No need
to enter a code!
Check battery status. If bat-
tery shows low, see page 42.
The meter will turn on. A test
strip with a fl ashing blood drop
will appear, letting you know
the meter is ready to test, and
the Send arrow ( ) will show
that the meter is set to send
the result to your compatible
Medtronic device.
Remove the endcap from
the MICROLET2 lancing
device.
Rotate (do not remove) the
protective cap on a lancet
¼ turn.
Insert the lancet fi rmly until it
comes to a full stop. This will
“cock” the device.
NOTE: You can also pull and
release the cocking end to
“cock” the device.
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Shallow Deep
Puncture Puncture
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Testing Your Blood
Getting the Blood Drop
Getting the Blood Drop:
Fingertip Testing —
The depth of the puncture
depends upon the adjustable
endcap setting you choose and
the amount of pressure applied
to the puncture site. You should
determine which combination
works best.
Press the endcap fi rmly against
the puncture site and press the
blue release button.
Wait a few seconds. Stroke your
hand and finger towards the
puncture site to form a drop of
blood. Do not squeeze around
the puncture site.
Test immediately after you
have formed a blood drop.
Immediately touch the
tip of the test strip to
the drop of blood. The
blood is pulled into the
test strip through the tip.
Do not press the tip
against the skin or
place the blood on
top of the test strip.
Hold the tip of the test strip in the
blood drop until the meter beeps.
After the beep, you will see
the meter count down the fi ve
seconds until the test is complete
and your result is displayed.
Testing Your Blood:
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Turning off the Send option for
a Single Test Result
Your test result will
begin flashing to
indicate that it is
being sent to your
Medtronic device.
It will continue to
flash for at least 5
seconds (up to 60
seconds), until the
meter receives a message from the Medtronic device that
the result has been received. If your result does not fl ash,
check to be sure the Send option is turned on (see
page 26).
The test result will also be automatically stored in the
meter memory.
If you have set your meter to use the special marker
options (see page 29), the markers must be selected
while the result is still being displayed, before
removing the strip or turning the meter off.
NOTES:
1. A result of “LO” or “HI” will not be sent to the
Medtronic device, even when the Send option is
on. Results of 10-19 mg/dL will be sent to the
Medtronic device; however the device will ignore
these results (they will not be displayed).
2. Important: Always check the display on your Medtronic
device to ensure that the glucose result shown agrees
with the meter display.
3. Do not attempt to insert a new test strip until the
display stops flashing. Doing so will cause the
transmission to be stopped.
Testing Your Blood
If you want to stop the transmission of a result (if it has
not been accepted by the Medtronic device in 5 seconds),
press M. The transmission will be cancelled. Be aware
that the result cannot be resent later.
Turning off the Send option for a Single Test Result
If you do NOT want to send a blood test result to your
Medtronic device, you can turn off the Send option for a
single test. You may want to do this if you do not want
to create a wireless signal (for example, if you
have been
asked to turn off all electronic devices on an aircraft).
1. Insert a test strip into the
meter to turn the meter
on. Before you begin
your test, press and hold
the ▲ or ▼ key until “ ” is
displayed. The displayed
next to the date will
disappear, indicating that the
Send option is temporarily
turned off.
2. Test your blood as usual.
The result will not fl ash,
indicating that it is not
being sent.
3. When you turn the meter
on to perform another
test, the Send option will
again be on (the will be
displayed).
Stopping a Result While it is Being Sent
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To turn your meter off,
simply remove the test
strip. Carefully dispose of
the used test strip in
an appropriate waste
container. (The meter
will automatically turn
off after three minutes if
you do not remove the
test strip.)
NOTE: If the glucose result is still being sent to your
Medtronic device, the meter will not turn off until the
transmission is complete.
WARNING
• Test your blood again if your test result is below
50 mg/dL, above 250 mg/dL, or if you see “LO” or
“HI” on the meter display. If your glucose level is
still below 50 mg/dL, above 250 mg/dL, or shows
as “LO” or “HI”, call your physician or healthcare
professional immediately.
• Do not change your medication based on
CONTOUR LINK blood glucose results without the
advice of your physician or healthcare professional.
Expected Values: Blood sugar values will vary
depending on food intake, medication dosages, health,
stress, or activity. Non diabetic expected values are 75
to 110 mg/dL fasting.1 You should consult with your
healthcare provider for expected values specifi c to
your needs.
Testing Your Blood
Testing Your Blood
Removing the used lancet:
In one hand, hold the lancing
device with your thumb on the
grip indent, with your other
hand, hold the gray endcap
dial as shown, and gently snap
off the endcap.
Place the round protective lan-
cet cap on a fl at surface with
the Bayer logo facing down.
With the used lancet still in the
lancing device, push the lan-
cet needle completely into the
middle of the exposed side of
the cap.
While (a) pressing the blue re-
lease button, (b) pull the blue
cocking handle, and the lancet
will drop into the container you
have selected.
Dispose of the used lancet
carefully to prevent injury or
contamination to others.
Do not reuse lancets. Use a new
MICROLET® lancet each time you
test.
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Cleaning Your Meter
Disinfecting Your Meter
Supplies Necessary for Cleaning:
> Mild detergent
> Paper towels
1. If the meter is soiled, clean with a drop of mild
detergent on a moist (not wet) paper towel. Do
not allow cleaning solution to run into the meter
through areas such as the data or strip ports or
around the buttons. Wipe away any detergent
residue and dry as necessary with a clean paper
towel.
Supplies Necessary for Disinfecting:
> Household bleach spray with
1.84% sodium hypochlorite
> Paper towels
> Cotton swabs
> Timing device
1. Before disinfecting, if the meter is soiled it must
be cleaned as described above in CLEANING YOUR
METER.
DO NOT SPRAY BLEACH DIRECTLY ON YOUR METER
2.
To disinfect, spray a clean and dry paper towel with
bleach spray until wet but not dripping.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Meter
Cleaning and Disinfection
Your CONTOUR® LINK system should be cleaned and
disinfected as recommended.
Cleaning is the removal of visible dirt and debris, but
does not reduce the risk for transmission of infectious
diseases. Your CONTOUR® LINK system should be
cleaned of dirt and debris as needed.
Disinfecting (if performed properly) reduces the
risk of transmitting infectious diseases. It should
be disinfected at least once a month or when
contamination with blood is suspected or is visible
and before anyone assists you with the testing of
your blood glucose.
For more assistance call: 1-800-348-8100
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More information can be found at:
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/
ucm224025.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
Cleaning and Disinfection
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Disinfecting Your Meter (cont’d)
3. Wipe all exposed surfaces of the meter until wet.
Do not allow disinfecting solution to run into the
meter through areas such as the data or strip ports
or around the buttons.
WIPING CONTINUOUSLY, KEEP ALL METER
SURFACES WET FOR 60 SECONDS.
4. To disinfect the test strip port, moisten a cotton
swab with bleach spray and wipe all strip port
surfaces until wet. Again, do not allow disinfecting
solution to run into the meter.
KEEP ALL STRIP PORT SURFACES WET FOR 60
SECONDS, WIPING CONTINUOUSLY.
5. Dry all meter surfaces and test strip port using a
clean paper towel if needed.
Disinfecting Your Meter
Cleaning Your Lancing Device
Supplies Necessary for Cleaning:
> Mild detergent
> Paper towels
1. If the MICROLET®2 is soiled, clean with a drop of mild
detergent on a moist (not wet) paper towel. Wipe
away any detergent residue and dry as necessary
with a clean paper towel.
Disinfecting Your Lancing Device
Supplies Necessary for Disinfecting:
> Household bleach spray with
1.84% sodium hypochlorite
> Paper towels
> Cotton swabs
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1. Before disinfecting, if the lancing device is soiled it
must be cleaned as described above in CLEANING
YOUR LANCING DEVICE.
2.
To disinfect, spray a clean and dry paper towel with
bleach spray until wet but not dripping.
3. Remove the end cap and lancet if present.
Data Port
Test Strip Port
Buttons
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Your Lancing Device
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Disinfecting Your Lancing Device (cont’d)
4. Wipe all exposed surfaces of the lancing device
until wet.
WIPING CONTINUOUSLY, KEEP ALL LANCING
DEVICE SURFACES WET FOR 60 SECONDS.
Disinfecting Lancing Device
Control Solution Testing:
Use only Bayer’s CONTOUR® control solutions (Normal,
Low, or High) with your CONTOUR meter. Using any-
thing other than CONTOUR control solution could present
incorrect results.
Run a control test:
• When using your meter for the fi rst time;
• When you open a new vial of test strips;
• If you think your meter may not be working
properly; or
• If you have repeated unexpected blood glucose
results.
Remove a test strip from the bottle.
Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you
have removed the test strip. Excess moisture could
damage the test strip.
NOTE: Check the expiration and discard date. Make sure
the test strip does not appear torn or damaged.
Hold the test strip with the gray end facing up.
Insert the gray end into the test
strip port on the meter.
Control Solution Testing
5. Moisten a cotton swab with bleach solution and
wipe all internal and external surfaces of the end
cap until wet.
WIPING CONTINUOUSLY, KEEP ALL END CAP
SURFACES WET FOR 60 SECONDS.
6. Dry all lancing device surfaces and end cap with a
clean paper towel if needed.
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Control Solution Testing
The meter will turn on. A test
strip with a fl ashing blood drop
will appear, letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
Gently rock the control bottle before opening to ensure it
is mixed well. Squeeze a small drop of control solution on a
clean nonabsorbent surface (such as a piece of wax paper).
Do not apply the control solution to your fi nger nor
directly to the test strip from the bot tle. Recap the
bottle immediately.
Immediately touch the
tip of the test strip to
the drop of control
solution. The solution is
pulled into the test strip
through the tip.
Hold the test strip in the
drop until the meter
beeps.
After the beep, you will see
the meter count down five
seconds until the test is
complete and your control test
result is displayed.
The meter will automatically
recognize and mark ( ) the
control result for you.
NOTE: The does not indicate
the control test result is within
the specifi ed range.
If your control test result is out of range, do not
use your meter for blood glucose testing until
you resolve the issue. See “What You Should Do”
on page 40.
Compare your control test result with
the Normal Control Range printed on
the test strip bottle label or on the
bottom of the test strip box.
NOTE: Low and High control
range values can be found
on the bottom of the test
strip box.
Control Solution Testing
To turn your meter off, simply
remove the test strip. The result
will automatically be marked with
a and stored in the meter
memory.
Control results will not
be included in your 14 day
blood glucose average or in the
7 day total. They are also not
sent to your Medtronic device
(the result does not fl ash).
Carefully dispose of the used test strip.
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The time will now appear on the
display. The number in the hour
position will be fl ashing. Press ▲ or
▼ until you reach the correct time.
Press M to set.
The number in the minute position
will now fl ash. Press ▲ or ▼ until
you reach the correct minute.
Press M to set.
The AM or PM will now flash.
Press ▲ or ▼ to choose AM
or PM.
Press M to set.
Setting the Date:
The date will now appear on the dis-
play. The year will be fl ashing. Press
▲ or ▼ to reach the current year.
Press M to set.
The month will now fl ash. Press ▲
or ▼ to reach the current month.
Press M to set.
The day will now fl ash. Press ▲ or
▼ to set the day.
Press M to set.
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Setting Your Options:
You can set your meter to display
different options.
To get into the Setup mode, press
and hold M for three seconds. A
complete display will briefly ap-
pear, then the Send option will
be displayed.
NOTE: You can exit the Setup mode
at any time by pressing and holding
M for 3 seconds. All selections you
have made up to that point will
be saved.
Setting the Send Option:
The Send arrow ( ) will be displayed
at the top of the display and the
word “ ” will be fl ashing.
This option controls whether you
want to send your test results to
your Medtronic device.
Press ▲ or ▼ to choose whether
to turn the Send option on or
off. (If you are not using the link
functionality on your Medtronic
device, you may want to turn the
Send option off to save battery
power.)
Press M to set.
Setting the Send Option
Setting the Time, Date,
and Sound
Setting the Time:
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