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BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING/INSULIN TRACKING SYSTEM

SYSTÈME DE

CONTRÔLE DE LA

GLYCÉMIE/REGISTRE

D’INSULINE

a company

Manuel du propriétaire Owner’s Booklet

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The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System is intended for use outside the body

(in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only for blood glucose testing

purposes and only with whole blood (not plasma or serum). It should not

be used for the diagnosis of diabetes.

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This system contains many small parts. Keep away from young children.

Important phone numbers:

LifeScan Customer Care Line (Monday–Friday 9

AM

–8

PM

Eastern Time):

1 800 663-5521

Write your meter serial number:

Diabetes healthcare professional

Pharmacist

Other

CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood sugar (blood glucose), read all instructions and prac-

tice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional.

These recommendations apply to all Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems and are supported by the Diabetes

Educator Section of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION 1

Why Blood Glucose Testing Is Important 1

PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 3

GETTING STARTED 5

The Complete ONE TOUCH®Profile®System 5

ONE TOUCH Profile Blood Glucose Meter 7

ONE TOUCH®Test Strips 9

ONE TOUCH®Control Solution 11

BEFORE TESTING 12

Coding the ONE TOUCH Profile Meter 12

Checking the System 14

– Checking with the Check Strip 15

– Checking with Control Solution 19

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TESTING YOUR BLOOD 26

Abbreviated Test Procedure 26

Getting a Drop of Blood 28

How to Test Your Blood 34

Special Messages 38

Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip 40

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TESTING 42

Event Labeling 42

Insulin Programming 44

Carbohydrate Counting 46

UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS 48

Recent Diabetes Findings 48

What This Means for You 48

Frequency of Testing 48

Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 49

Expected Test Results (Target Range) 50

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Testing Tips to Ensure Accuracy 51

Health Conditions Causing Out-of-Range Results 54

Recommendations for Better Diabetes Control 55

USING THE METER MEMORY 57

Entering the Memory Mode 57

Event Averages 59

Recalling Test Results 60

Event Labels 61

Changing an Insulin Record 61

Deleting an Insulin Record 62

SETTING METER OPTIONS 63

Entering and Using the Options Mode 63

Beep Prompts 65

Time and Date 65

Insulin Prompt 67

Event Averaging 68

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Insulin Programming 69

Display Language 71

Time Format 71

Date Format 72

Unit of Measure 72

Decimal Separator 73

Exiting the Options Mode 73

SOLVING PROBLEMS 74

Test Procedure Messages 74

Error Messages 78

TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER 84

Doing a Daily Check 85

Cleaning the Meter 85

Replacing the Batteries 89

SPECIFICATIONS 92

Guarantee and Warranty 94

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The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System

takes ONE TOUCH technology a step

further with a simple testing procedure

and easy record-keeping features. The

ONE TOUCH Profile System is for

people with diabetes who need to

check (monitor) the level of sugar (glu-

cose) in their blood. This system is

widely available and can be purchased

without a prescription.

Why Blood Glucose Testing

Is Important

The Diabetes Control and Complications

Trial (DCCT), a 10-year study of people

with Type I diabetes, found that by

keeping your blood glucose close to the

levels of people without diabetes, you

can reduce the risk of complications

involving the eyes, kidneys, and ner-

vous system by up to 60%. Keeping

tight control of your blood glucose

requires frequent testing to know how

well you are doing with the factors that

affect your diabetes—medication, diet,

exercise, and stress management.

LifeScan developed the ONE TOUCH

Profile System to help you maintain

good control. In addition to providing

you with a simple, fast, and accurate

means of blood glucose testing, the

system includes features that allow

you to record and review important

information regarding your test results,

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

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insulin dosages, meals, and other sig-

nificant events in your treatment plan.

To perform a blood glucose test, a

ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strip is inserted

into the meter and a small sample of

blood is applied to the test strip. The

meter measures the blood glucose

level and displays the result in just

45 seconds.

Please read this owner’s booklet care-

fully. It is your guide to receiving all

of the benefits that this advanced

system has to offer.

If you have any questions, please

call LifeScan’s Customer Care Line at

1 800 663-5521, 9

AM

–8

PM

Eastern

Time Monday to Friday. Thank you

for choosing the ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System from LifeScan, a

Johnson & Johnson company.

In addition to this owner’s booklet,

complete instructions for use are

included in the “ONE TOUCH Profile

Video Procedure Guide.” For a free

copy, call the LifeScan Customer Care

Line at 1 800 663-5521.

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INTRODUCTION

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The following information may be use-

ful to you and your healthcare profes-

sional when using the ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System to monitor your blood

glucose level.

If you experience symptoms that are

not consistent with your blood glu-

cose results, and you have carefully

followed the procedure described in

the owner’s booklet, contact your

healthcare professional immediately.

Never make significant changes to

your medication program or ignore

physical symptoms without consulting

your healthcare professional.

If the message hi danger appears on

the meter display, this indicates severe

high blood sugar (hyperglycemia);

contact your doctor immediately.

IMPORTANT: The ONE TOUCH Profile

Meter is not intended for monitoring

blood from newborn infants 0–4 weeks

old (neonatal blood samples).

Hematocrit: Extremes in whole blood

hematocrits, very high (above 60%), or

very low hematocrits (below 25%) can

cause false low results.

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Reducing substances, such as Vitamin

C (ascorbic acid), have little effect on

blood glucose results when occurring

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

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in normal blood concentrations.

However, abnormally high concen-

trations of reducing substances in

blood will cause false low blood

glucose results.

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Do not use blood samples with preser-

vatives that contain fluoride (gray top

test tubes). You will get false low

results.

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PRECAUTIONS

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The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System

consists of three main products: the

ONE TOUCH Profile Blood Glucose

Meter, ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strips, and

ONE TOUCH

®

Control Solution. These

products have been designed, tested,

and proven to work together as a sys-

tem to produce accurate blood glucose

test results. Only LifeScan manufac-

tures ONE TOUCH Profile System

products. Attempting to substitute

other products may affect the accura-

cy of your test results and limit

LifeScan’s ability to help you solve

problems that may arise.

The Complete ONE TOUCH Profile

System

Your ONE TOUCH Profile System

includes:

■ONE TOUCH Profile Meter

■ONE TOUCH Test Strips

■ONE TOUCH Control Solution

■Owner’s Booklet and Reference

Guide

■Check Strip

■PENLET®II Automatic Blood

Sampler

■Lancets

■Carry Case

■Logbook

GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

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ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Blood Glucose Meter

Study this diagram to become familiar with all of the parts of your

ONE TOUCH Profile Meter.

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GETTING STARTED

Battery

Compartment

(on back)

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with protective

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Button

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On/Off Button. This button turns the

meter on and off.

Display. This is where you read the

simple messages that guide you

through testing, setting options, and

using the memory. Your test results

will be displayed here.

M Button. The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter automatically stores your test

results. Use the M button to recall the

information stored in your meter’s

memory and to review your meter’s

option settings.

C Button. Use the C button to set the

code on the ONE TOUCH Profile

Meter and to change the meter’s

option settings.

Test Strip Holder. The test strip hold-

er holds a ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strip in

place when you perform a blood glu-

cose or control solution test. It must

be removed to clean the meter.

Test Area. The test area is located

under the test strip holder. There is a

clear, protective coating over the test

area that must be kept clean and

undamaged for accurate test results.

Battery Compartment. Holds two

AAA batteries. The batteries are

already installed in your meter.

Data Port. Allows you to transfer

the information stored in the meter’s

memory to a computer to view,

analyze, and print. Please contact the

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GETTING STARTED

LifeScan Customer Care Line at

1 800 663-5521 for more information.

ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strips

The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System

measures the amount of sugar (glu-

cose) in whole blood. When blood is

applied to a ONE TOUCH Test Strip,

compounds on the test strip react

with the blood to form a blue color.

The ONE TOUCH Profile Meter

reads the color to determine the

blood glucose level.

Test Spot

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IMPORTANT TEST STRIP INFORMATION

■ONE TOUCH®Test Strips can be damaged by heat and light. Keep them sealed in

the original vial and store in a cool, dry place below 30˚C (86˚F). Do not refriger-

ate. Do not place in direct heat or sunlight.

■ONE TOUCH Test Strips are intended for use with fresh whole blood or

ONE TOUCH®Control Solution. Do not use them with plasma or serum samples.

Results will not be accurate.

■Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date on the vial.

■When you open a new vial of test strips, record the discard date on the vial.

Discard unused test strips four months after first opening the vial.

■Do not use test strips that are bent, torn, cut, or changed in any way.

■Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial; replace

the vial cap and close it tightly.

■Never transfer test strips to a new vial or any other container. Do not carry

unwrapped test strips in your meter case.

■Do not use bleach (or products containing bleach) near the test strips.

■For reliable results, use only test strips made by LifeScan.

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ONE TOUCH

®

Control Solution

ONE TOUCH Control Solution is an

important part of the ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System. Use it in two ways:

1) to practice the test procedure, and

2) to make sure that the ONE TOUCH

Profile Meter and ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strips are working together

properly.

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Note: The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter has a number of settings you

can change, including the language,

time and date, display formats, and the

unit of measure. A description of all

these options and how to set them is

found in SETTING METER OPTIONS,

pages 63–73.

Coding the ONE TOUCH Profile Meter

Code numbers are used to ensure

consistent measurements by the

meter. For this reason, it is important

that the code is set correctly. You

must code the meter before using it

for the first time and then every time

you change to another vial of

ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strips.

Code the ONE TOUCH Profile Meter

in these three easy steps:

CAUTION: If the code number

on the meter display does not

match the code number on the

vial of ONE TOUCH Test Strips,

test results may be false.

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BEFORE TESTING

BEFORE TESTING

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BEFORE TESTING

Step 1: Press the On/Off Button.

The meter code will appear on the

display for a moment along with the

current time and date and then the

message insert code 9 (Example)

strip will appear.

Step 2: Match the Code Numbers.

The code numbers on the test strip

vials range from 1 to 16. If the code

number on the meter display matches

the code number on the test strip vial,

you can begin testing. If the two code

numbers do not match, follow Step 3

to code the meter.

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BEFORE TESTING

Step 3: Code the Meter.

While the meter

is on and after the

word insert is

displayed, press

and release the C

button; the code

number will

appear. Continue

pressing the C

button until the

number on the

display matches

the code number on the test strip vial.

The code number is now set for the

test strips you are using. The meter

will remember this code number until

you change it. You are now ready to

do a test.

Checking the System

There are two ways to make sure

your ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System

is working properly. The check strip

is used to check that the meter is

operating properly. ONE TOUCH

®

Control Solution is used to check that

the meter and the test strips are work-

ing together as a system and that you

are performing the test procedure cor-

rectly. It is very important that you do

these simple checks routinely to

make sure you get accurate results.

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Checking with the Check Strip

A purple and white check strip is

included in your meter case for your

ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System. Before

doing a check strip test, make sure

the test strip holder, test area, and

check strip are clean, dry, and lint-

free. Do the check strip test at room

temperature between 18˚ and 26˚C

(64˚–79˚F).

Do a check strip test:

■At least once a day

■After cleaning the meter

■Whenever your blood glucose test

results are not consistent with how

you feel, or when you think your

results are not accurate

■Whenever the following message

appears before the insert code 10

(Example) strip prompt:

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Step 1: Press the On/Off Button.

Insert Side 1 of the Check Strip.

The code number will appear on the

display. When insert code 10

(Example) strip appears, slide the

notched end of the check strip into

the test strip

holder with

Side 1 (purple

side) facing up.

wait please

appears for a

moment.

Step 2: When apply sample

Appears, Remove the Check Strip

from the Test Strip Holder.

Note: This is the only time you

should remove a test strip during a

test.

BEFORE TESTING

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Step 3: When insert side 2

Astrip Appears, Turn the Check

Strip Over and Slide it Back into

the Test Strip Holder.

It should go in notched end first, Side

2 (white side) facing up. The meter

counts down from four to zero and

then gives you a check strip result.

The display will show Aok if your

result falls within the correct check

strip range printed on the back of

your meter. If the reading is not with-

in the recommended range, the meter

display will show Anotok redo A.

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BEFORE TESTING

(Example)

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If these messages appear, repeat the

check strip test. If these messages

appear again, clean your meter and

repeat the test. If you do not obtain an

acceptable check strip reading, redoA

will appear each time you turn on your

meter, indicating that your last check

strip test was outside of the check strip

range. This message will continue to

appear until you perform a check strip

test and get a reading that falls within

the correct check strip range.

CAUTION: If your check strip test

result is out of range, your meter may

not be working properly. Do not use

the meter to test your blood until you

get a check strip reading that is with-

in the correct range. For assistance,

call the LifeScan Customer Care Line

at 1 800 663-5521.

To clean and maintain the check

strip:

■Make sure both sides of the check

strip are clean. If necessary, wipe

the check strip with a soft cloth or

tissue dampened with water. Dry it

completely.

BEFORE TESTING

(Example)

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■Do not get 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 sun-

light.

■If you lose or damage the check

strip, call the LifeScan Customer

Care Line at 1 800 663-5521 for

a free replacement.

Checking with Control Solution

ONE TOUCH

®

Control Solution con-

tains a known amount of glucose that

reacts with ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strips.

Control solution should be used to

practice the test procedure and to

make sure your meter and test strips

are working properly.

Before you use the ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter to test your blood

glucose for the first time, practice

the procedure using control solution.

When you can do three tests in a row

that are within the expected range, you

are ready to test your blood.

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Do a control solution test:

■For practice, before testing your

blood with the ONE TOUCH®

Profile®Meter for the first time,

■When you begin using a new vial

of test strips,

■At least once a week,

■Whenever you suspect that the

meter or test strips are not working

properly,

■When your blood glucose test

results are not consistent with how

you feel, or when you think your

results are not accurate, or

■If you drop the meter.

The control solution test procedure is

just like blood glucose testing, except

that you use ONE TOUCH

®

Control

Solution instead of blood.

Control solution test tips

■Shake the control solution vial

thoroughly before using.

■If there are any bubbles on the top

of the vial, wipe them off with a

clean tissue.

■Apply a full drop of control solu-

tion to the center of the test spot

and cover it completely. Do not

dab, wipe, or smear control solu-

tion on the test spot.

■Avoid contaminating the control

solution. Do not touch the test

spot with the tip of the vial.

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IMPORTANT CONTROL SOLUTION TEST INFORMATION

■Use only ONE TOUCH® Control Solution.

■Check the expiration date of the control solution. Do not use if expired.

Record the discard date on the control solution vial. Discard the vial

three months after first opening.

■The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for

ONE TOUCH Control Solution only. It is not a recommended range for

your blood glucose level.

■Store the control solution at room temperature below 30˚C (86˚F). Do not

refrigerate.

■Control solution should not be used as a cleaning solution for the meter.

Warning

■For external use only. Do not swallow or inject control solution or put

control solution drops into your eyes.

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Step 1: Press On/Off Button.

Insert Test Strip.

The code number, time, and date will

appear. The code number should

match the code number on the test

strip vial. When insert code 10

(Example) strip appears, slide a

ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strip into the test

strip holder, notched end first with

the test spot facing up. Make sure you

push the test strip in all the way until

it stops. wait please appears for a

moment, then apply sample appears

for five minutes or until you apply a

drop of control solution to the test spot

on the test strip.

BEFORE TESTING

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How to do a control solution test:

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Step 2: Apply Control Solution.

Shake the control solution vial well

before using. Remove the cap and

apply a drop of control solution to the

middle of the test spot, covering it

completely.

Step 3: Control Solution Result

Appears in 45 Seconds.

Compare the control solution test

result with the control solution range

printed on the test strip vial. When

you get a control solution test result

within the control range, you are

ready to test your blood.

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Note: The control solution range

is shown in two different units of

measure—mg/dL (used in the United

States) and mmol/L (used in Canada

and some parts of Europe).

Control solution test results are auto-

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solution

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■Meter malfunction

■Extremes in testing temperatures

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BEFORE TESTING

CAUTION: If your control solu-

tion test result falls outside the

expected range, the system may

not be working properly. Do not

use the system to test your blood

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within the expected range. If you

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Line at 1 800 663-5521.

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TESTING

Step 1: Press power,

insert strip.

Step 2: Apply sample.

No wiping. No timing.

Step 3: Accurate

results in 45 seconds.

TESTING YOUR BLOOD

Abbreviated Test Procedure

You can test your blood by following these three simple steps:

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TESTING

Note: Be sure to read the following

section carefully before testing.

Choose a clean, dry work surface.

Make sure you have all the items

needed to test:

■ONE TOUCH®Profile®Meter

■ONE TOUCH®Test Strips

■PENLET®II Automatic Blood

Sampler (with choice of caps)

■LIFESCAN®Lancet

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Getting a Drop of Blood

IMPORTANT: Getting an adequate

drop of blood is one of the most

important steps in getting an

accurate result.

Step 1: Insert a Lancet in the

PENLET®II Automatic Blood

Sampler.

Remove the PENLET II Cap by

pulling it straight off.

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TESTING

CAUTION:

■Use a new, sterile lancet every time

you test.

■Do not use a lancet if the protective

disk has been removed or damaged.

■Never use a lancet that has been

used by someone else.

■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 the LifeScan

Customer Care Line at

1 800 663-5521.

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Insert a new, sterile lancet into the

lancet holder. Hold the lancet firmly, and gently

twist and pull off the protective disk.

Note: Save the protective disk for safe

removal of the lancet after testing.

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Choose either the regular or deep

penetration PENLET

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II Cap and slide

it back onto the PENLET II Sampler.

Step 2: Cock the PENLET®II

Sampler.

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.

Deep Penetration

Regular

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Step 3: Get a Drop of Blood.

Wash your hands with soap and

warm water and dry them thorough-

ly. Warm water stimulates blood flow

to the fingers. Hang your arm down

for 10–15 seconds before you stick

your finger. If you use alcohol to

clean your finger, make sure you let

it dry.

To avoid soreness, choose a site on

the side of your fingertips. To avoid

calluses, choose a different spot each

time you test.

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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.

By holding your hand down and

kneading your palm, blood will flow

more quickly and easily to your fin-

ger. If necessary, squeeze the finger

gently.

Proceed with your blood glucose test.

For instructions, see How to Test Your

Blood, pages 34–38.

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TESTING

Step 4: Remove the Lancet.

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lancet and PENLET

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remove the PENLET II Cap. Then

grasp the two gray prongs located

near the release button, pointing the

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Sampler and stick the lancet into the

protective disk.

Now carefully pull the lancet out.

Discard the used lancet in a container

for sharp objects.

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How to Test Your Blood

Step 1: Press On/Off Button.

Insert Test Strip.

Turn your meter on.

will appear on the display for several

seconds, followed by

Make sure the code number on the

meter display matches the code

number on the vial of ONE TOUCH

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Test Strips you are using. If the code

numbers do not match, code the

meter. (See Coding the ONE TOUCH

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Profile

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Meter, pages 12–14.)

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Remove a test strip from the vial.

Replace the vial cap immediately.

Do not touch the test spot on the

test strip.

The test spot should be white or ivory-

colored, with no tears or wrinkles.

With the meter display showing

slide the test strip into the test strip

holder, notched end first, test spot

facing up. Make sure you push the

test strip in all the way until it stops.

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appears for a moment. Then

appears for five minutes or until you

apply blood to the test spot.

Obtain a drop of blood from your fin-

ger using the PENLET

®

II Automatic

Blood Sampler. (See Getting a Drop of

Blood, pages 28–32.)

Step 2: Apply Blood Sample.

With the test strip in the meter and

on the display, apply a drop of blood

to the test spot.

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TESTING

Be sure that you:

■Touch only the

tip of the drop

of blood to the

test spot.

■Apply enough

blood to form

a round, shiny

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the test spot

completely and stays wet during

the entire test.

■Do not smear blood on the test

spot or apply a second drop after

the test begins.

■Do not move the test strip as you

are applying blood. If the test

strip moves, push it back into its

original position.

■Do not remove the test strip from

the meter to apply blood.

If the beep option is set to “on,” the

meter will beep when the blood is

applied to the test spot.

Step 3:

Accurate Results

in 45 Seconds.

The meter then

counts down from

45 to 0 seconds,

beeps, and dis-

plays your result.

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Blood glucose test results are automati-

cally stored in your meter’s memory

with the time and date they were per-

formed. In addition, you may wish to

enter an event label and insulin infor-

mation. For information on event

labeling and insulin programming

features, see Event Labeling, Insulin

Programming, pages 42–47.

Special Messages

The meter displays results between 0

and 33.3 mmol/L. If your blood glucose

test result is 3.3 mmol/L or below, your

meter will beep in a low tone and

display a special message:

The message is warning you of poten-

tial low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

and reminding you that a meal or

snack may be necessary.

If your blood glucose test result is

13.3 mmol/L or greater, but less than

33.3 mmol/L, your meter will beep in a

high tone and display a special message:

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If you take insulin, you may be

producing ketones. Testing your

urine with a ketone test strip may

be necessary.

Blood glucose results greater than

33.3 mmol/L are displayed as hi and

your meter will beep in a high tone.

These messages indicate very high

blood sugar (severe hyperglycemia).

You should call your doctor immedi-

ately.

Test results below 3.3 mmol/L

(60 mg/dL)3mean low blood glucose

(hypoglycemia). Test results greater

than 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL)4mean

high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If

you get results below 3.3 mmol/L or

above 13.3 mmol/L, and do not have

symptoms, first repeat the test. If you

have symptoms and continue to get

results that fall below 3.3 mmol/L or

above 13.3 mmol/L, follow the treatment

advice of your healthcare professional.

IMPORTANT: If you get a hi danger

test result or a result below 3.3 mmol/L

and your test result does not reflect

how you feel, follow the guidelines on

pages 52–53 to ensure testing accuracy.

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TESTING

Checking the Amount of Blood

on the Test Strip

Although the ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

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

appears on the display, your drop of

blood was too small, or smeared, or

the test strip was not pushed all the

way into the test strip holder. Repeat

the test with a new test strip and

enough blood to cover the entire test

spot.

The meter cannot always tell if a sam-

ple is too small, so it is important that

you also look at the test strip to make

sure that you applied enough blood.

Note: If you are using event labeling,

remove and check the test strip after

you have linked the event label to

your test result. See Event Labeling,

Insulin Programming, pages 42–47.

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■Remove the test strip from the

meter and look at the test spot.

It should still have a wet, shiny

drop that completely covers the

test spot. If the blood sample has

a dull, dry appearance, you may

not have applied enough blood,

or you may have smeared it.

■Look at the back of the test strip.

You should see a full, dark circle.

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 a false

low result. Repeat the test with a

new test strip.

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Back

Front Side

(Example — Not enough blood applied)

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AFTER TESTING

The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter

allows you to enter and store informa-

tion linked to each test result. You

can save information on diet, exer-

cise, and insulin dosages in memory

and link this information with each

blood glucose test you perform. These

features are called event labeling and

insulin programming, and they give

you a more complete picture of your

diabetes treatment plan. Using these

features routinely will aid you and

your healthcare professional in mak-

ing important treatment decisions

based on how you are responding to

your medications, diet, and exercise.

Event Labeling

You may want to mark your glucose

readings with event labels to help you

and your healthcare professional ana-

lyze the trends in your blood glucose

levels more easily. Your meter has 15

event labels:

fasting bedtime

pre breakfast during night

after breakfast pre exercise

pre noon meal after exercise

after noon mealillness

pre dinner hypoglycemia

after dinner other

different food

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TESTING

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You can link an event label to your

blood glucose result immediately after

testing before you remove and inspect

the test strip or later when you are

reviewing the tests stored in your

meter’s memory.

To select an event label, press the

C button while the blood glucose test

result is still showing on the meter dis-

play. Each time you press the C button,

an event label from the list will appear

on the display.

Holding the C button down will allow

you to move more rapidly through the

list until the event label you wish to se-

lect appears. When you stop, the event

label is set. This event label will be

stored in memory with your test result.

It will appear on the meter display

with your test result, alternating with

the time and date.

AFTER TESTING

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M C

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Insulin Programming

The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter also

allows you to link insulin type and

dosage information to each blood glu-

cose test result. Set the Insulin Prompt

option to “on,” and you will be prompt-

ed to enter insulin information after

each blood glucose, control solution,

or check strip test (see page 67). Simply

leave the meter on after completing the

test. When you remove the test strip or

check strip, the following messages

will appear on the display, prompting

you to enter insulin information.

Step 1: Changing the Insulin Type.

When insulin type reg (Example) is

flashing, press the C button until your

first type of insulin appears on the

display.

The list includes:

INSULIN TYPE DESCRIPTION

reg Regular insulin

nph NPH insulin

lente Lente insulin

ulente Ultralente insulin

70/30 Mixture 70% NPH

and 30% Regular

AFTER TESTING

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INSULIN TYPE DESCRIPTION

50/50 Mixture 50% NPH and

50% Regular

mix Mixture other than

mixtures identified

other Other insulin types

not specified

bolus Insulin pump setting

insulin taken over

baseline amount

carb* Carbohydrate intake

80/20 Mixture 80% NPH and

20% Regular

60/40 Mixture 60% NPH and

40% Regular

*In addition to insulin, you may record carbohy-

drate intake as well.

After you have selected the insulin

type, press the M button to move on

and set the units.

Step 2: Changing the Insulin

Units.

When the units area is flashing 00,

press the C button until your insulin

dose appears on the display.

(Example)

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The units selection will advance on

the display as follows:

BOLUS 0.0–20 (in steps of 0.1)

CARB 0–150 (in steps of 1)

All others 0–99 (in steps of 1)

Note: Holding down the C button

will allow the units to advance more

quickly.

Press the M button and enter your

second type of insulin, following the

same steps to enter insulin type and

units.

Carbohydrate Counting

Your healthcare professional may

recommend that you count the grams

of carbohydrate in your diet. This

information may be used to help

adjust Regular insulin requirements.

If you count grams of carbohydrate,

you can use the insulin programming

feature to record this number in your

ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter. Follow

the steps for insulin programming,

selecting carb instead of an insulin

type. Enter the number of carbohy-

drates, 1–150.

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AFTER TESTING

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Note: When carb is selected instead

of insulin type, the word UNITS will

not be displayed with the number.

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RESULTS

Recent Diabetes Findings

In 1993, the National Institute of

Health concluded an extensive 10-year

study of people with Type I diabetes.

This study, called the Diabetes Control

and Complications Trial (DCCT),

found that by keeping your blood

glucose close to the levels of people

without diabetes, you can reduce the

risk of complications involving the

eyes, kidneys, and nervous system

by up to 60%.

5

What This Means for You

Frequent blood glucose testing is the

best means for keeping track of how

well you are doing with the factors that

affect your diabetes—medication, diet,

exercise, and stress management. Blood

glucose test results can also tell you

whether your diabetes is changing in

ways that might require an adjust-

ment to your treatment plan. Always

consult your healthcare professional

before making any adjustments to your

treatment plan.

Frequency of Testing

How often you may need to test your

blood glucose will vary according to

your age, the type of diabetes you

have, the medications you are taking,

UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS

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and your physical and emotional

health. Your own motivation is a key

factor in the number of tests you do

each day. Your healthcare professional

will guide you. After you decide when

and how often you should test, it is

important that you make testing part of

your daily routine.

Comparing Meter and Laboratory

Results

The blood glucose test result you

obtain from your meter may be differ-

ent from your laboratory result due to

normal variation; however, the two

results should be within 20% of each

other.

6

To make an accurate compari-

son between meter and laboratory

results, follow the guidelines below:

Before you go to the lab:

■Make sure your meter is clean.

■Perform check strip and control

solution tests to make sure the

meter is working properly.

■Comparisons will be best if you

are fasting or have not eaten for at

least four hours.

■Take your meter with you to the lab.

While at the lab:

■Make sure that both tests are done

within 15 minutes of each other.

■Wash your hands before obtaining

a blood sample.

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■Never use your meter with blood

that has been placed in a gray top

test tube.

A variation between meter and lab

results can occur because blood glu-

cose levels can change significantly

over short periods, especially if you

have recently eaten, exercised, taken

medication, or experienced stress.

7

In

addition, if you have eaten recently,

the blood glucose level from a finger-

stick can be up to 3.9 mmol/L higher

than blood drawn from a vein (venous

sample) used for a lab test.

8

It is there-

fore best to fast for eight hours before

doing comparison tests. Factors such

as the amount of red blood cells in

the blood (a high or low hematocrit)

or the loss of body fluid (severe dehy-

dration) may also give a meter result

different from a laboratory result. For

more detail, see Health Conditions

Causing Out-of-Range Results, pages

54–55.

Expected Test Results (Target Range)

Your test results will vary somewhat

from test to test because blood glucose

levels change throughout the day. The

types and amounts of food you eat,

your activity and stress levels, and the

insulin or other medication you take

affect your blood glucose levels. If you

are controlling your diabetes well,

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your test results should fall within the

target range recommended by your

healthcare professional. Once you

have established your target range, you

will be able to recognize when your

results are high or low and know

when to take action based on the

advice of your healthcare professional.

Testing Tips to Ensure Accuracy

If you have a test result that falls

outside of your target range and

you cannot link it to changes in your

diet, exercise, medication, or stress

level, you may want to review these

testing tips, then repeat the test.

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GLUCOSE RANGES IN YOUR TARGET

PEOPLE WITHOUT RANGES, mmol/L

DIABETES, mmol/L9

Before breakfast 3.9–5.8

Before lunch or dinner 3.9–6.1

1 hour after meals Less than 8.9

2 hours after meals Less than 6.7

Between 2 and 4 a.m. Greater than 3.9

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Before testing:

■Wash your hands before testing.

■Use a new, sterile lancet.

■Make sure you are using

ONE TOUCH® Test Strips.

■Check the expiration date on the

test strip vial. If it has passed, dis-

card the unused test strips and

open a new vial. Discard any

remaining test strips four months

after first opening.

■Make sure the test spot is white

or ivory-colored with no tears or

wrinkles.

■Make sure the code on the meter

matches the code on the test strip

vial.

■Make sure the meter’s test area

and test strip holder are clean.

■Do a test with ONE TOUCH®

Control Solution to verify that the

test strip and meter are working

properly.

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■Clean the test area and test strip

holder following the instructions

on pages 85–89.

After testing:

■Make sure you have applied

enough blood to the test strip.

Do not smear the blood or touch

the test spot.

■Do not move the test strip during

the countdown process.

IMPORTANT: If you have

followed these tips to ensure

accuracy and your blood glucose

results are still out of range, call

your healthcare professional.

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Health Conditions Causing

Out-of-Range Results

If you are getting results outside

your range of expected blood glucose

levels, and you are certain that the

ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter and

ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strips are working

together properly, ask yourself the

following questions:

■“How do I feel?”

■“Do I have symptoms of low blood

glucose (hypoglycemia): slurred

speech, headache, tingling of lips,

cool sweating, rapid heartbeat,

disorientation, weakness, fainting,

dizziness, hunger, nervousness,

irritability, or tremors?”

■“Do I have symptoms of high blood

glucose (hyperglycemia): fatigue, dry

mouth and skin, increased thirst or

hunger, blurry vision, increased

urination, rapid deep breathing,

or a fruity smell to the breath?”

■“What have I eaten?”

■“How much have I exercised?”

■“Am I ill (common cold, flu, etc.)?”

■“Have I been under stress lately?”

In addition to these factors, there are

other abnormal conditions that can

affect your results.

1. Extremes in hematocrit (the

amount of red blood cells in the

blood) can affect test results. High

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hematocrits (above 60%) and very

low hematocrits (below 25%) can

cause false low results.

2. Excessive water loss (severe

dehydration) may cause false low

results.10,11 Severe dehydration,

which may lead to many serious

medical complications, can be

caused by:

■Vomiting and diarrhea

■Prescription drugs (such as diuretics)

■Inability to recognize or respond to

“thirst” sensations

■Uncontrolled diabetes

■Shock12

If you believe you are suffering from

severe dehydration, consult a health-

care professional immediately.

Recommendations for Better

Diabetes Control

Here are some recommendations to

help you control your diabetes:

■Follow the advice of your health-

care professional.

■Follow the exercise and meal

plans recommended by your

healthcare professional.

■Take insulin or diabetes medica-

tion at your scheduled times.

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■Keep in touch with your emotional

and physical condition. Stress or

illness can affect diabetes.

■Watch for signs and symptoms of

low blood glucose (hypoglycemia)

and high blood glucose (hyper-

glycemia).

■Review your test results with your

healthcare professional regularly.

1. LifeScan data on file.

2. LifeScan data on file.

3. Kahn, R., and Weir, G.: Joslin’s Diabetes Mellitus. Philadelphia:

Lea and Febiger (1994), 489.

4. Krall, L. P., and Beaser, R. S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual.

Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 261–263.

5. American Diabetes Association position statement on the

Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993).

6. Clarke, W. L., et al.: Diabetes Care, Vol. 10, No. 5 (1987),

622–628.

7. Surwit, R. S., and Feinglos, M. N.: Diabetes Forecast (1988),

April, 49–51.

8. Sacks, D. B.: “Carbohydrates.” Burtis, C. A. and Ashwood,

E. R. (ed.), Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia:

W. B. Saunders Company (1994), 959.

9. Krall, L. P.: and Beaser, R. S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual.

Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 138.

10. Wickham, N. W. R., et al.: Practical Diabetes, Vol. 3, No. 2

(1986), 100.

11. Cohen, F. E., et al.: Diabetes Care, Vol. 9, No. 3 (1986),

320–322.

12. Atkin, S. H., et al.: “Fingerstick glucose determination in

shock.” Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 114 (1991),

1020–1024.

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MEMORY

Your ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter

automatically stores up to 250 test

records. It stores blood glucose, check

strip, and control solution test results

with time and date. Event labels, when

linked to blood glucose results, will

alternate with the time and date.

Insulin records including insulin type,

units, time, and date are also stored.

When you have stored more than 250

records, the oldest record is dropped

from the memory as a new record is

added.

Entering the Memory Mode

Turn the meter on by pressing the

on/off button. You can access the

meter’s memory and recall test results

at any time before or after performing

a test by pressing the M button.

M C

USING THE METER MEMORY

M C

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The word memory with the memory

symbol will appear briefly.

If you are using the meter for the very

first time and have not used it for

testing, or if you have used a software

program to clear the meter’s memory,

this message will appear, indicating

that there are no results stored in the

memory.

However, if you have used the meter

at least once in the past 14 days, the

first value that will appear on the

display will be the 14-day average —

the average of your blood glucose test

results for the past 14 days.

Check strip and control solution tests

are not included in the average.

While the 14-day average result is on

the display, press and hold the C but-

ton to see how many tests are includ-

ed in the average. The number of tests

will remain on the display as long as

(Example)

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you hold the C button. Results

above 33.3 mmol/L will be displayed

as hi and will be calculated into the

average as 33.3 mmol/L.

Event Averages

If you have chosen to use the event

averaging feature (that is, you select-

ed “on avg” in the options mode),

you may review averages for each

event, as well as a 30-day test aver-

age. In order for an event average to

appear, at least one blood glucose

result must have been linked to the

event label in the last 14 days. Press

the M button to move through and

review these averages:

30-day average

avg fasting

avg pre breakfast

avg after breakfast

avg pre noon meal

avg after noon meal

avg pre dinner

avg after dinner

avg different food

avg bedtime

avg during night

avg pre exercise

avg after exercise

avg illness

avg hypoglycemia

avg other

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The average for each event label will

appear as follows:

To see how many tests are included

in the average for each event label,

press and hold the C button. The

number of tests will be displayed as

long as the C button is depressed.

Press the M button to continue

reviewing test averages for each

event label.

Recalling Test Results

After reviewing the averages, you can

move on to review the individual

records. Pressing the M button allows

you to see each blood glucose, check

strip, control solution, and insulin

record. The records will appear in

order from the most recent to the old-

est, up to the full 250-record capacity of

the memory. Test results will appear

on the meter display as follows:

(Example)

(Example)

(Example)

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Event Labels

If you added an event label to a blood

glucose test after it was performed, it

will alternate with the time and date

when you recall the test.

An event label may also be changed

or added to a blood glucose result in

memory while the result is on the

display. Follow the procedure for

selecting event labels (see Event

Labeling, pages 42–43). You can exit

the memory mode at any time by

turning the meter off.

Changing an Insulin Record

If you have entered insulin informa-

tion, those records will appear as

You can change the insulin type or

units of an insulin record in memory

by pressing the C button while the

insulin record is on the display. The

insulin type will flash. Use the C

button to change the insulin type.

Use the M button to move from the

insulin type to the units. Press the C

button to change the units.

(Example)

(Example)

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Deleting an Insulin Record

To delete an insulin record, select 00

for the units. You can now turn off

your meter or press the M button to

move to the next record. Your

changes will be saved automatically.

Note: Blood glucose, control solution,

and check strip test values cannot be

changed or deleted.

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OPTIONS

You can customize your ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter by changing various

option settings to meet your needs.

The options mode allows you to view

or change numerous meter features.

In all, you can change, or in some

cases turn off, 11 features of the

ONE TOUCH Profile Meter, including:

■Beep Prompts (“beeps”)

■Time

■Date

■Insulin Prompt

■Event Averaging

■Insulin Programming

■Display Language

■Time Format

■Date Format

■Unit of Measure

■Decimal Separator

Entering and Using the Options Mode

To enter the options mode, start with

your meter turned off. Press and hold

the on/off button for about three sec-

onds until all segments of the display

appear and begin to flash. Release the

on/off button. The following screens

will appear:

SETTING METER OPTIONS

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The meter will then automatically

present the first option screen. The

options map to the right will help

guide you through the option screens.

■Use the M button to scroll through

the options or move within an

option.

■If you want to change an option

setting, use the C button.

Note: You can exit the options mode

at any time by turning off the meter. If

after two minutes you have not made

aselection, the meter will turn itself off

automatically. All option settings are

saved as they are made.

* We do not recommend entering insulin records in the

options mode.

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OPTIONS

The meter is set to provide you with

audio prompts, or “beep,” during the

test procedure to tell you that the

meter has performed some function or

to alert you to a special message.

The Beep option is seen immediately

after entering the options mode. The

current setting will automatically

appear on the display.

With the “on” setting, the meter will

continue to provide beep prompts

during the test procedure.

To change the beep prompts so that

the meter operates silently, press the

C button.

“off” will appear on the display. You

may now turn off the meter or press

the M button to move to the next

option.

Time and Date

The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter has

an internal clock that will record the

Beep Prompts

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time and date of each test you per-

form. You may need to change the

time setting in your meter in order

to have the correct time and date

appear with your test result. You

will also need to reset the time

whenever there is a change to or

from Daylight Savings Time. (The

accuracy of your test results will

not be affected if you do not set the

clock to the correct time.)

Setting the Time

Enter the options mode. Use the M

button to choose the Time option.

The current time will show. Press

the C button to change the time; the

hour and am or pm will flash. Press the

C button again to advance the

hour to the correct setting. Press the M

button and the minutes will flash. Use

the C button to change the minutes.

Press the M button to see the new

time setting (the colon will flash).

Press the M button again to move to

the next option.

Note: When the time and date are

changed, the calculated values for 14-

day, 30-day, and event averages may

change. These averages are calculated

from the results obtained during the

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14 or 30 days preceding the current

time and date settings.

Setting the Date

Enter the options mode. Use the M

button to choose the Date option. The

current date will show. Press the C

button to change the date setting; the

year will flash. Press the C button

again to change the year to the correct

setting. Press the M button and the

month will flash. Use the C button to

change the month. Press the M button

and the day will flash. Press the C

button to change the day. Pressing the

M button again will display the new

date setting. Press the M button again

to move to the next option.

Insulin Prompt

With the next option, you may choose

whether or not you wish to activate

the meter’s insulin prompt.

If you select “on,” the meter will auto-

matically remind you to enter insulin

information every time you complete

a test and remove the test strip. First,

enter the options mode. Use the M

button to choose the Insulin Prompt

option.

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OPTIONS

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The above example will appear on

the display. To turn on the insulin

prompt, press the C button.

You may now turn the meter off or

press the M button to move to the

next option. For information on how

to perform insulin programming, see

Insulin Programming, pages 44–46.

Event Averaging

If you select the event averaging fea-

ture, you will see an average for all

the blood glucose tests taken in the

last 30 days. In addition, you can get

an average of all the blood glucose

tests linked to a specific event in the

last 14 days. An event label must

have been used at least once in the

last 14 days for an event average to

be displayed in memory mode.

Enter the options mode. Use the M

button to choose the Event Averaging

option.

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The previous example will appear on

the display. Press the C button to turn

on the Event Averaging option.

You may now turn off the meter or

press the M button to move to the

next option.

Note: Your meter automatically gives

you an average of all the blood

glucose tests taken in the last 14

days. This average will appear as the

first item in the memory whether or

not the event averaging feature is on.

Insulin Programming

We recommend that you use the

Insulin Prompt option and enter your

insulin dosage information after com-

pleting a test (see Insulin Prompt page

67 and pages 44–46).

You may want to use this insulin

programming option if:

■You want to enter several insulin

records.

■You forgot to enter your insulin

information after a test.

When this option is used, you must

also enter the hour, minute, day,

month, and year, in addition to the

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insulin type and units. The records

entered in this option may appear out

of order in the meter memory. This

feature allows you to enter several

insulin records one after another. For

example, you could enter all your

insulin doses for the day.

To begin entering insulin information,

enter the options mode. Use the

M button to choose the Insulin

Programming option. Press the C

button; the insulin type will flash.

Continue pressing the C button until

your insulin type is displayed. Press

the M button to move to the units

area. Use the C button to enter your

insulin units. In the same way, press-

ing the M button will allow you to

move to the hour, minutes, year,

month, and day to complete your

insulin record. Use the C button to

change the information in each area.

After you have moved through each

area, the complete record will be

displayed for two seconds, followed

by another insulin programming

screen. At this time you may press

the C button to enter another insulin

record, turn the meter off, or press

the M button to move to the next

option.

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Display Language

The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter can

display messages in 18 languages:

English [engl.], Spanish [espan.],

French [franc.], Italian [italia],

Hungarian [magyar], Dutch [neder.],

Norwegian [norsk], Polish [polski],

Portuguese [port.], Russian [pycck.],

Finnish [suomi], Swedish [svens.],

Turkish [turkce], Symbolic [oxooxo],

Czech [cesky], Danish [dansk],

German [deuts.], and Greek [e^^/ka].

There is also a British [brit] setting to

address insulin differences in the U.K.

The meter is set to give prompts in

English. To change the display

language, enter the options mode.

Use the M button to choose the

Display Language option. Press the C

button until the language you want

appears on the display. You may now

turn the meter off or press the M but-

ton to move to the next option. Once

a language is selected, all messages

will be displayed in that language.

Time Format

The meter is set to display the time

in the 12-hour am/pm format. An alter-

native 24-hour time format is avail-

able.

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To change the time format, enter the

options mode. Use the M button to

choose the Time Format option. Press

the C button to change the time

format. You may turn the meter off

or press the M button to move to the

next option.

Date Format

The meter is set to display the date

as month-day-year (for example:

June 1, 1995 reads as 6-01-95). You

can set the meter to display day-

month-year, as is common in Europe.

To change the date format, enter the

options mode. Use the M button to

choose the Date Format option. Press

the C button to change the date for-

mat. You may turn the meter off or

press the M button to move to the

next option.

Unit of Measure

The meter is set to display test results

in millimoles per litre (mmol/L). You

have the option to change to mil-

ligrams per decilitre (mg/dL), com-

monly used in the United States.

OPTIONS

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To change the Unit of Measure

option, enter the options mode. Use

the M button to choose the Unit of

Measure option. Press the C button to

change the unit of measure. You may

turn the meter off or press the M but-

ton to move to the next option.

Decimal Separator

The meter is set to display millimoles

per liter (mmol/L) and bolus insulin

units using a decimal point. This

option allows you to select a comma

instead of a decimal point as

a decimal separator.

To change the decimal separator, enter

the options mode. Use the M button to

choose the Decimal Separator option.

Make your selection using the C button.

You may now turn the meter off or

press the M button to move back to the

Beep Prompts option.

Exiting the Options Mode

All options are automatically saved as

they are made. After you have com-

pleted viewing or changing your

option settings, simply turn the meter

off. The meter will automatically exit

the options mode and turn itself off

after two minutes of no activity.

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MESSAGES

The display messages that appear on

your ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter

will guide you through testing proce-

dures, alert you to any problems as

they occur, and give you information

about test results stored in the meter’s

memory. This section provides you

with a complete listing of the display

messages, what they mean, and what to

do if there is a problem.

Test Procedure Messages

These messages appear during routine

testing. Follow them carefully and they

will guide you through the test.

SOLVING PROBLEMS

code10 The meter is first turned on. The code number (1–16) must match the

code number on the test strip vial or be reset.

7:26am 6-01-95

insert The meter is ready to perform a blood, check strip, or control solution test.

code 10

strip

wait The meter is performing internal checks.

please

MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

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apply The meter is ready to receive a blood or control solution sample. If

sample performing a check strip test, this is your signal to remove the check strip

from the meter.

45. . . . . . . 0The meter is counting down from 45 seconds to 0.

106 mg/dl A blood test has been completed. This indicates a blood glucose result

(Example) when the meter is set for mg/dL, the unit of measure used in the

8:01am 6-01-95 United States.

5.9 mmol/l A blood test has been completed. This indicates a blood glucose result

(Example) when the meter is set for mmol/L, the unit of measure used in Canada

8:01am 6-01-95 and parts of Europe.

5.6 mmol/l A control solution test has been completed. (If you have just performed

(Example) a blood glucose test, this means that the blood sample was too small and

contrl the meter read it as control solution. Repeat the test with a new test strip and

7:52am 6-01-95 larger drop of blood.)

insert You are performing a check strip test. Turn the check strip over and insert

side 2 Side 2.

MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

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4.4 The check strip test result falls into the acceptable range.

(Example) The check strip range is printed on the back of your meter.

√ok

7:40am 6-01-95

3.3 mmol/l Your blood glucose test result is low, 3.3 mmol/L or below, possibly

(Example) indicating hypoglycemia.

8:01am 6-01-95

alternating with

3.3 mmol/l

(Example)

do you You may need food immediately.

need a snack

13.3 mmol/l Your blood glucose test result is 13.3 mmol/L or above and less than

(Example) 33.3 mmol/L.

8:01am 6-01-95

alternating with

13.3 mmol/l You may need to check your urine for ketones.

check ketones

MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

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hi mmol/l Your blood glucose test result is 33.3 mmol/L (600 mg/dL) or above. This

danger level is severe hyperglycemia.

8:01am 6-01-95

alternating with

hi mmol/l Contact your doctor immediately.

call dr.

check ketones

Appears briefly when the meter is turned on. You can see that all of

the display segments are working properly.

MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

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Error Messages

When any of these messages

appear, there is a problem with

your ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter

or the way in which you are perform-

ing a test. In most cases, problems are

easy to fix. If you have trouble, help is

available from the LifeScan Customer

Care Line at 1 800 663-5521.

When this symbol appears Test results will still be

and stays on the screen, it accurate, but replace

means the batteries are the batteries as soon as

getting low. This symbol possible.

will remain on the display

while the meter is on until

the batteries are replaced.

When this symbol is flashing, Replace the batteries

the batteries are too low. immediately. The meter

will not operate.

battry

replace now

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

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clean 1. There is dirt, blood, or 1. Clean the test area

test lint on the test area. according to instructions.

area

2. Your hand or an object 2. Repeat the test. Keep test

covered the test area while area clear.

turning on the meter.

remove The test strip was inserted Remove the strip. Wait for the

strip before the word insert word insert before inserting

appeared on the display. test strip.

5.6 mmol/l (Example) If the word contrl appears Repeat the test with a new test

contrl after a blood test, your strip and apply a larger drop

8:01am 6-01-95 blood sample was too small, of blood.

smeared, or another drop was

added after the test began.

error 1 The sample was applied Repeat the test with a new

retest before the words apply test strip.

sample appeared.

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

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MESSAGES

error2 1. The test strip moved 1. Repeat the test with a new

retest during the test. test strip.

2. The test strip was not 2. Repeat the test with a new

inserted correctly. test strip.

3. The test strip was 3. Repeat the test with a new

removed before the test test strip.

was completed.

4. There was not enough 4. Repeat the test with a new

blood on the test strip. test strip.

5. The meter was used in 5. Move the meter away from

very bright light. the light source. Repeat the

test with a new test strip.

6. The check strip proce- 6. Repeat the check strip test.

dure was incorrect.

7. The meter may not be 7. Call the LifeScan

operating correctly. Customer Care Line

at 1 800 663-5521.

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

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not 1. The blood or control 1. Repeat the test with a

enough solution sample was too new test strip and a large,

blood small or smeared. shiny drop of blood or

retest control solution.

2. The test strip was not 2. Repeat the test, pushing

inserted far enough into the test strip all the way

the test strip holder. into the test strip holder.

not ok 1. If appearing when you 1. Call the LifeScan

turn your meter on, your Customer Care Line

meter may have an elec- at 1 800 663-5521.

tronic problem.

2. If appearing at the end 2. Repeat the test; try not

of a test, your strip may to move the strip.

have been moved while

applying blood or during

the test process.

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

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not ok 3. If appearing during the 3. Repeat the test with a

test, the strip has been new test strip.

removed during the

wait please screen.

3.2 mmol/l The check strip test result Clean the meter and check

(Example) is outside the acceptable strip if necessary. Repeat the

√not ok range. check strip test.

7:40am 6-01-95

redo√The last check strip test Repeat the check strip test.

was outside the acceptable

range and an acceptable

repeat test was not performed.

retest The last test failed after Repeat the test.

the countdown started.

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

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reset The meter has lost some Use the C button to reset

important information, the meter code to match

including the code number. the test strip vial code.

You should also check all

of your meter option settings

to be sure they are correct.

(If this continues to happen,

there may be a problem with

your meter. Call the LifeScan

Customer Care Line at

1 800 663-5521.)

Some parts of the display Call the LifeScan

are not working. The messages Customer Care Line at

will be incomplete. 1 800 663-5521.

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

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METER CARE

Your ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Blood

Glucose Meter is easy to maintain.

These tips will help you keep it in

good operating condition:

CAUTION:

■Do not get water inside the

meter.

■Never immerse the meter or hold

it under running water.

■Keep the test strip holder and test

area clean.

■Keep your meter dry and avoid

exposing it to extremes in tempera-

ture or humidity. For example, do

not leave it in your car.

■Do not drop the meter, as this

could damage the electronics. If

you drop the meter accidentally,

make sure the test strip holder is

still securely in place. Check the

meter by doing check strip and

control solution tests to be sure

your meter is working properly.

■Do not take the meter apart. Sensi-

tive parts could be damaged, caus-

ing false results. Taking the meter

apart will void the warranty.

■Do not clean the meter with alcohol.

Alcohol will damage the meter.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER

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Doing a Daily Check

Look through the small hole in the

test strip holder to make sure there is

no lint, dirt, or blood blocking it.

If there is anything blocking the hole,

or if the test area has dirt, lint, or

blood on it, remove the test strip

holder and clean the test area by fol-

lowing the instructions in the next

section. Then do a check strip test.

Cleaning the Meter

Clean the meter and test strip holder:

■At least once each week

■Whenever the test area looks dirty

■Whenever

clean

test

area

appears on the display

How to clean your meter:

Step 1: Remove the Test Strip

Holder from the Meter.

Hold the meter and place your

thumbs on the two raised dots on the

test strip holder. Press down on the

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raised dots and slide the test strip

holder toward you.

Remove the test strip holder to expose

the test area.

Step 2: Clean the Test Strip

Holder.

Wash the test strip holder with soap

and water.

Clean the underside of the test strip

holder. Using a cotton swab, clean the

small hole to remove any dirt, blood,

or lint. Rinse well.

Dry completely with a soft cloth or

tissue.

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Step 3: Clean the 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 cleaners

(Windex is a registered trademark of the Drackett Products

Company.)

Check the clear, protective coating

over the test area to make sure it is

not scratched or damaged.

Rub the 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 tissue

or cloth. Remove any lint.

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Step 4: Replace the Test Strip

Holder.

Hook the bottom of the test strip

holder onto the square notch on the

meter.

Press down on the raised dots of the

test strip holder until it snaps firmly

into place.

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Press forward on the base of the test

strip holder to be sure it is properly

in place.

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.

Replacing the Batteries

The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter

comes with batteries already

installed. When the batteries need to

be replaced, use two AAA, 1.5 volt,

alkaline batteries.

The batteries should last about one

year when testing up to four times

a day. When the battery symbol

appears on the meter display, the

batteries are getting low. The meter

will still provide accurate test results

with low batteries, but you should

replace them as soon as possible.

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When

battry

replace now

appears flashing on the display, the

meter will no longer give results and

you must replace the batteries before

you can perform another test.

Dead batteries or battery removal will

not affect the information stored in

the meter memory. The time and date

will be saved in the meter for approx-

imately an hour without the batteries.

To replace the batteries:

Make sure the meter is turned off

before you remove the batteries.

Turn the meter over so that the front of

the meter is resting in the palm of your

hand. With your thumb, press upward

on the opening tab of the battery com-

partment door and lift upward until it

releases from the clasp.

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1. Turn the meter

over and locate the

battery compart-

ment door.

2. Remove the bat-

tery compartment

door.

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To replace the battery compartment

door, insert the tab on the top of the

door into the slot in the top of the

battery compartment.

Press the opening tab upward toward

the top of the meter.

Lower the battery compartment door

until it snaps shut.

Check to see that your meter is

working. If the meter fails to turn on,

the batteries may have been inserted

incorrectly. Remove the batteries and

reinsert them as illustrated.

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3. Remove the old

batteries by gently

slapping the meter

against the palm of

your hand. Never

tap the meter

against a hard

surface.

4. Insert the new

AAA batteries into

the battery compart-

ment, being sure to

align the plus (+)

and minus (–) signs

correctly.

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Power Supply: Two AAA alkaline batteries

Battery Life: Approximately one year when testing up to four times

a day.

Result Range: 0–33.3 mmol/L (0–600 mg/dL). Values of 33.3 mmol/L

(600 mg/dL) and above displayed as hi.

Display Type: Liquid crystal

Blood Source: Whole blood (capillary or venous). Do not use samples

that contain fluoride (gray top tubes).

Hematocrit Range: 25–60%

Dimensions: Length, 10.9 cm; width, 6.6 cm; height, 2.5 cm

Weight: 127.5 grams with batteries

Operating Temperatures: 15˚–35˚C (59˚–95˚F)

Operating Humidity Range: 0–90% relative humidity (non-condensing)

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

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Memory: Up to 250 records with time and date

Data Port: RS-232 serial communications with special

LifeScan cable for interface with LifeScan’s

Diabetes Management System software

Complies with Canadian ICES-001

SPECIFICATIONS

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WARRANTY

Guarantee and Warranty

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not fully satisfied with the

ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

System, a full

refund may be obtained by calling a

LifeScan Customer Service Repre-

sentative at our toll-free number,

1 800 663-5521, within 30 days of

purchase. You must return the

ONE TOUCH Profile

®

Meter and a

copy of your receipt to receive a

refund.

Five-Year Warranty

If, at any time during the first five

years after purchase, the meter does

not work for any reason (except for

obvious abuse), LifeScan will replace

it with a new meter or equivalent

product free of charge.

The warranty policy applies only to

the original purchaser of this meter

and does not include the batteries

supplied with the meter.

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Before you return your meter, or any

product, call the LifeScan Customer

Care Line at 1 800 663-5521.

Please complete the warranty service

card and mail it to LifeScan.

The ONE TOUCH

®

Profile

®

Meter has

a full five-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 Profile Meter when

used with any test strip other than

genuine ONE TOUCH

®

Test Strips

made by LifeScan, or when the

ONE TOUCH Profile Meter or

ONE TOUCH Test Strips are changed

or modified in any way.

This warranty is in lieu of all other

warranties, express or implied,

including any implied warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a partic-

ular purpose.

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LifeScan Customer Care Line/Ligne InfoSoins:

1 800 663-5521

Canada

une filiale de

©LIFESCAN, Inc. 1996 Printed in U.S.A.

Imprimé aux É.-U.

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Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6C6

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