Lifescan Onetouch Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System Users Manual Owner's Booklet

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Blood

Glucose

Monitoring

System

Basic

Simple

Proven Accuracy

Easy To Handle

Owner's Booklet

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The OneTouch

Basic

Blood Glucose Monitoring System

is intended for in vitro diagnostic use for quantitative

determination of glucose in whole blood as an aid in

monitoring effectiveness of diabetes management in the

home and in clinical settings. It is not intended for use in

the diagnosis of diabetes or for neonatal testing

(newborns 0–4weeks old).

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CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood

glucose (sugar), read all instructions and practice 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 American Association of

Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association,

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Health

Industry Manufacturers Association.

IMPORTANT: The OneTouch

Basic

System kit contains

many small parts: test strip holder, battery door,

batteries, lancets, control solution vial, etc. Keep the

system kit out of the reach of small children because

these parts may be dangerous if swallowed.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Infection Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The OneTouch®Basic®Blood Glucose Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

OneTouch®Basic®Blood Glucose Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

OneTouch®Basic®, Profile®, OneTouch®II Test Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

OneTouch®Normal Control Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

BEFORE TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setting Meter Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Checking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

— Checking with the Check Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

— Checking with Control Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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TESTING YOUR BLOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Abbreviated Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Detailed Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

— Getting a Drop of Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

— How to Test Your Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Special Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

USING THE METER MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Entering the Memory Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Recalling Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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SETTING METER OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Entering and Using the Set-Up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Clock (Time and Date) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

— Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

— Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Beep Prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Decimal Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Exiting the Set-Up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

SOLVING PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Test Procedure Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Doing a Daily Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Cleaning the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Three-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You’ve chosen a very easy-to-use blood glucose monitoring system for

home testing. When used properly, your OneTouch®Basic®System will give you the accurate

test results you need, in just a few simple steps.

Everything you need to know about using the OneTouch®Basic®System is included in this

booklet. A free instructional videotape is also available by calling LifeScan Customer Services

at 1 800 227-8862.

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

The results you get with the OneTouch®Basic®System can help you and your healthcare

professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan (diet, exercise, and medication) to help

you gain better control of your diabetes.

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

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

P.S. Don’t forget to complete and mail the warranty service card. When we receive your

warranty card, we’ll send you a complimentary gift to show our appreciation. See your

warranty card for details.

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PRECAUTIONS AND

LIMITATIONS

The following information will be

useful to you and your healthcare

professional when using the OneTouch

Basic

System to monitor your blood

glucose level.

If you experience symptoms

that are not consistent with your

blood glucose test results AND

you believe you have followed all

instructions 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 your test result is 60 mg/dL or lower,

this indicates low blood glucose

(hypoglycemia). The meter will display

the test result along with the message

danger call.dr.You should

immediately treat hypoglycemia as

recommended by your healthcare

professional.

If the message hi danger call.dr.

appears on the meter display, this

indicates severe high blood glucose

(hyperglycemia). Contact your

doctor immediately.

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Extremes in hematocrit (the amount of

red blood cells in the blood) can affect

test results. Very high hematocrits

(above 55%) and very low hematocrits

(below 30%) can cause false results.

Abnormally high levels of Vitamin C or

other reducing substances will cause

false low blood glucose results.

Normal levels of reducing substances

have little effect on blood glucose

results.

Do not use blood samples with

preservatives that contain fluoride

(gray-top test tubes). You will get false

low results.

When testing, removal of the test strip

prior to display of the blood glucose

result may give you a false result.

Infection Control

Use universal blood precautions. All

patient samples and materials with

which they come in contact are

considered biohazards and should be

handled as if capable of transmitting

infection. Follow proper precautions in

accordance with federal, state, and local

regulations when disposing of all

materials.

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GETTING STARTED

The OneTouch

Basic

Blood Glucose

Monitoring System consists of three

main products: the OneTouch

Basic

Blood Glucose Meter, OneTouch

Basic

, Profile

, OneTouch

II Test

Strips, and OneTouch

Normal Control

Solution. These products have been

designed, tested, and proven to work

together as a system to produce

accurate blood glucose test results. Only

LifeScan manufactures OneTouch

Basic

System products. Attempting to

substitute other products may affect the

accuracy of your test results and limit the

ability of LifeScan to help you solve

problems that may arise.

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The Complete OneTouch®Basic®

Blood Glucose Monitoring

System

■

OneTouch®Basic®

Meter

(Batteries installed)

■Owner’s Booklet

■Quick Reference Guide

■Check Strip

■

OneTouch®

Normal

Control Solution

■

OneTouch®

Penlet®Plus

Adjustable Blood Sampler

■Lancets

■Carrying Case

■Logbook

■OneTouch®Basic®, Profile®,

OneTouch®II Test Strips

(May be sold separately)

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OneTouch®Basic®

Blood Glucose Meter

Study this diagram

and become familiar

with all the parts of

your OneTouch

Basic

Meter.

M Button

Test Strip

Holder C

Battery

Compartment

(on back)

Display

On/Off

Button

Test Area

with Protective

Coating

C Button

Data Port

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ON/OFF BUTTON. This button

turns the meter on and off.

DISPLAY. The large, easy-to-read display

is where you read the simple messages

that guide you through testing. Your test

results are displayed here.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT. Holds two

AAA batteries. The batteries are already

installed in your meter.

M BUTTON. The OneTouch

Basic

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 change

the option settings on the OneTouch

Basic

Meter.

TEST STRIP HOLDER. The test strip

holder holds a OneTouch

Basic

Profile

, OneTouch

II Test Strip in place

when you perform a blood glucose 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 results.

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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

LifeScan Data Management

Line at 1 800 382-7226 for more

information about data management

software products.

OneTouch®Basic®, Profile®,

OneTouch®II Test Strips

The OneTouch

Basic

Blood Glucose

Monitoring System measures the

amount of sugar (glucose) in whole

blood. When blood is applied to a

OneTouch

Basic

, Profile

, OneTouch

Test Strip, certain compounds on the

test strip react with the blood to form a

blue color. The OneTouch

Basic

Meter

reads the color to determine the blood

glucose level.

Test Strip

Test Spot

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IMPORTANT TEST STRIP INFORMATION

■OneTouch®Basic®, Profile®, OneTouch®II Test Strips can be damaged by heat and

light. Keep them sealed in the original vial. Store the vial in a cool, dry place below

86°F (30°C). Do not refrigerate. Do not place in direct heat or sunlight.

■OneTouch®Basic®, Profile®, OneTouch®II Test Strips are intended for use with fresh

whole blood or OneTouch®Normal 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. The

discard date for test strips is 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. Always carry test

strips in their original container. Do not carry loose test strips in your meter case.

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

■For reliable results, use only OneTouch®Basic®, Profile®, OneTouch®II Test Strips

made by LifeScan.

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OneTouch®Normal Control

Solution

OneTouch

Normal Control Solution is

an important part of the OneTouch

Basic

System. Use it in two ways:

1) to practice the test procedure, and

2) to make sure that the OneTouch

Basic

Meter and OneTouch

Basic

Profile

, OneTouch

II Test Strips are

working together properly.

(Example)

Normal Control

Solution

Expiration

Date

For in vitro diagnostic use only.

Not intended for human consumption.

Discard 90 days after opening.

Discard Date:

________________________

Unopened exp. date

07/99

Lot No. VE234

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BEFORE TESTING

Setting Meter Code

Code numbers are used to enable your

meter to provide consistent

measurements. 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 OneTouch

Basic

Profile

, OneTouch

II Test Strips.

Code the OneTouch

Basic

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

OneTouch

Basic

, Profile

OneTouch

II Test Strips, test results

may be false.

Note: You do not have to enter the

set-up mode to test. However, the

OneTouch

Basic

Meter has a

number of settings you can change,

including the language, time and

date, display formats, and the unit

of measure. For a description of

these options and how to set them,

see page 47.

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Step 1: Press the On/Off Button.

When turning meter on, all display

symbols will appear. The last test result

will then appear on the display for a

moment. (If using the meter for the first

time, the message code-- will appear

on the display.) If you have already

coded the meter, your current test strip

code followed by the message check

code will momentarily appear on the

display. The following will then appear:

(Example)

Step 2: Match the Code Numbers.

The code number on the test strip vial

ranges from 1to 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. (When you

first use the meter, code-- will appear,

showing that there is no code stored in

the memory.)

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Step 3: Code the Meter.

While the meter

displays code--,

or 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 check that your

OneTouch

Basic

System is working

properly. The check strip is used to

check that the meter is operating

properly. OneTouch

Normal Control

Solution is used to check that both the

meter and the test strips are working

together as a system, and that you are

doing the test correctly. It is very

important that you do these simple

checks routinely for accurate results.

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Checking with the Check Strip

A purple and white check strip is

included in the carrying case of

your OneTouch

Basic

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 64° and 79°F [18°–26°C] ).

✔

80403U

(Example)

Front Back

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Do a check strip test:

■At least once each day you test

your blood

■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

■If you drop the meter

■If you get the meter wet

■Whenever the following message

appears:

How to do a check strip test:

Step 1: Press the On/Off Button.

Insert Side 1of the Check Strip.

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

appears for a moment.

✔

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Step 2: When apply sample

Appears, Remove the Check Strip from

the Test Strip Holder.

Step 3: When insert side 2

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.

✔

M C

✔

Note: Do not apply control

solution to the check strip.

Note: This is the only time you

should remove a strip during

a test.

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(Example)

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 (Aok) check strip reading,

redo A will appear each time you turn

on your meter, indicating that your last

check strip test was outside of the check

strip range printed on the back of the

meter. 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.

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.

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 within the correct

range printed on the back of the

meter. For assistance, call

LifeScan Customer Services at

1 800 227-8862.

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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

sunlight.

■

If you lose or damage the check strip,

call LifeScan Customer Services at

1 800 227-8862 for a free replacement.

Checking with Control Solution

OneTouch

Normal Control Solution

contains a known amount of glucose

that reacts with OneTouch

Basic

Profile

, OneTouch

II Test Strips. Control

solution should be used to practice the

test procedure and to make sure your

meter and test strips are working

together properly as a system.

Before you use the OneTouch

Basic

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.

Normal Control

Solution

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Do a control solution test:

■For practice, before testing your

blood with the

OneTouch

Basic

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

■If you drop the meter

■If you get the meter wet

The control solution test procedure is

just like blood glucose testing, except

that you use OneTouch

Normal 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 solution

to the center of the test spot and

cover it completely. Do not dab, wipe,

or smear control solution 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 OneTouch®Normal 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 OneTouch®Normal Control Range printed on the test strip vial is for

OneTouch®Normal Control Solution only. It is not a recommended range for

your blood glucose level.

■Store the control solution at room temperature below 86°F (30°C).

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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How to do a control solution test:

Step 1: Press On/Off Button. Insert

Test Strip.

The code number

that appears on

the meter display

should match

the code number

on the test strip vial.

When insert

code10 (Example)

strip appears,

slide a OneTouch

Basic

, Profile

OneTouch

II 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 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.

(Example)

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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 OneTouch

Normal Control

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.

Normal Glucose Control

Solution

(Example)

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Control solution test results are

automatically stored with the word

contrl. (If you use a logbook, indicate

control solution tests by writing “C”

after the result.)

Control solution results

If test results fall outside the range

printed on the test strip vial, repeat the

test. Results that fall outside the

expected range may indicate:

■Procedural error

■Control solution that has not been

shaken enough

■Expired or contaminated control

solution

■Improper coding of the meter

■Dirt on test strip holder or on test

area beneath the test strip holder

■Test strip deterioration

■Expired or contaminated test strip

OneTouch® Normal Control Range

Note: The control solution range is

shown in two different units of

measure—mg/dL (used in the United

States) and mmol/L (usedin Canada

and some parts of Europe).

(Example)

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■Meter malfunction

■Extremes in testing temperatures

CAUTION: If your control solution

test result falls outside the

expected range, the system may

not be working properly. Do not use

the system to test your blood until

you get a test result that falls

within the expected range. If you

are unable to resolve the problem,

call LifeScan Customer Services at

1 800 227-8862.

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TESTING YOUR BLOOD

Abbreviated Test Procedure

You can test your blood by following this 3-step testing procedure.

Step 1: Press on/off button.

Make sure code displayed on

meter matches code on test

strip vial. If correct, insert

strip.

Step 2: Gently apply

sample to test spot. Do

not press finger on test

spot.

Step 3: Accurate results

in 45 seconds.

Be sure to read the

following section carefully

before testing.

(Example)

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Detailed Test Procedure

Choose a clean, dry work surface. Make

sure you have all the items needed to

test:

■OneTouch®Basic®Meter

■OneTouch®Basic®, Profile®,

OneTouch®II Test Strips

■OneTouch®Penlet®Plus Adjustable

Blood Sampler

■Sterile lancet

Code

(

)

25 Test Strips

Release Button

Ejection/Cocking Control Depth

Adjustment

Knob

OneTouch®

Penlet®Plus

Adjustable

Blood

Sampler

Cap

Deep-Puncture Setting (Largest Bump)

Shallow-Puncture Setting (Smallest Bump)

Depth Indicator

(7 different settings)

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Getting a Drop of Blood

CAUTION: To reduce the chance

of infection:

■

Never share a lancet with

another person.

■Always use a new, sterile lancet.

Lancets are for single use only.

■The OneTouch®Penlet®Plus

Sampler should be used by only

one person.

■Avoid getting hand lotion,

oils, dirt, or debris in or on

the lancets and the OneTouch®

Penlet®Plus Sampler.

Step 1: Insert a Lancet into

the OneTouch®Penlet®Plus

Adjustable Blood Sampler.

Remove the OneTouch

Penlet

Plus

Cap by twisting it counterclockwise.

Insert a lancet into the lancet holder.

Push down firmly until the lancet is fully

seated in the holder. Do not twist the

lancet. To avoid contamination and to

prevent the cap from rolling away, set

the cap down on a flat surface with its

small hole pointing up.

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While the lancet is in the OneTouch

Penlet

Plus Sampler, twist off the pro-

tective disk. Make two full turns to

ensure that the lancet separates from

the protective disk.

Replace the OneTouch

Penlet

Plus

Cap. Turn the cap clockwise until it is

snug but not overly tight.

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Adjust the puncture depth setting

if necessary. Twist the knob counter-

clockwise toward the smaller bumps for

a shallower puncture. Twist the knob

clockwise toward the larger bumps for a

deeper puncture.

Step 2: Cock the OneTouch®

Penlet®Plus Sampler.

Slide the ejection/cocking control

backward until it clicks. If it does not

click, the OneTouch

Penlet

Plus

Sampler may have been cocked when

the lancet was inserted.

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Step 3: Wash Your Hands.

Use warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry

hands thoroughly. To increase blood

flow to your fingertips, massage the

hand from the wrist to the fingertip two

or three times without touching the

puncture site.

Step 4: Lance Your Finger.

Choose a spot on the side of a

different finger each time you test.

Repeated punctures in the same

spot may cause soreness and calluses.

Hold the OneTouch

Penlet

Plus

Sampler firmly against the side of

your finger. Press the release button.

(Greater pressure of the device against

the finger will also cause a deeper

puncture.)

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Gently massage your finger to obtain the

required blood volume. Proceed with

your blood glucose test.

Step 5: Remove the Lancet.

Remove the cap. Twist it counter-

clockwise.

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Optional: To replace the protective disk

on the lancet, place the disk on a hard

surface and push the exposed tip into

the protective disk.

Always use caution when removing the

lancet. Point the lancet down and

away from you. Push forward on the

ejection/cocking control and eject the

lancet directly into a container for

sharp objects.

Return the ejection/cocking control to

the middle position. Replace the cap.

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How to Test Your Blood

Step 1: Press On/Off Button. Make

Sure Code Number Displayed on Meter

Matches Code Number on Test Strip

Vial. Insert Test Strip.

Make sure the test strip holder is

properly in place. (See page 77). Turn

your meter on. All display symbols will

appear. The last test result (or, when

you first use the meter, the message

nodata ) will then

automatically appear

on the display for

several seconds.

Your current test strip code appears

next, followed by check code and

then

(Example)

Make sure the code number on the

meter display matches the code

number on the vial of OneTouch

Basic

Profile

, OneTouch

II Test Strips you are

using. (When you first use the meter,

code-- will appear, indicating that

there is no code stored in the

memory.) If the code numbers do not

match, code the meter. (See page 11).

(Example)

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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

(Example)

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.

TEST STRIPS

Code

5 Test Strips

Test

Spot

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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 finger

using the OneTouch

Penlet

Plus

Adjustable Blood Sampler. (See

page 27).

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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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 drop

that covers 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.

■Do not touch or move the test strip

once the count has begun.

If the Beep option is set to , the

meter will beep when the blood is

applied to the test spot. See page 39,

“Checking the Amount of Blood on the

Test Strip.”

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Step 3: Accurate Results in

45 Seconds.

The meter then

counts down from

45 to 0seconds,

beeps (if the Beep

option is set to

), and displays

your result. Remove

the test strip only

after the result is displayed.

Blood glucose test results are automati-

cally stored in your meter’s memory

with the time and date they were

performed. If you have chosen to turn

the Clock option to , your test

results will appear without time and

date. (See page 49).

Note: The first time you enter

the set-up mode, the meter will

automatically display the time as

Pacific standard time (PST) when the

Clock option is set to . If you do

not reset the time, the meter will

accurately record each test result

using PST.

Note: The meter records the time

and date of each test even when the

Clock option is set to . They can

once again be seen by turning the

Clock option to .

(Example)

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Special Messages

The meter displays results from 0to

600 mg/dL. If your blood glucose test

result is 60 mg/dL or below, your meter

will beep in a low tone (if the Beep

option is set to ) and display a

special message:

(Example)

The message is warning you of low

blood sugar (hypoglycemia). You may

need food or some source of glucose.

Retest your blood glucose. If your blood

glucose level is still 60 mg/dL or below,

call your doctor immediately.

Blood glucose results greater than

600 mg/dL are displayed as hi and your

meter will beep in a high tone (if the

Beep option is set to ).

(Example)

This message indicates very high blood

sugar (severe hyperglycemia). You

should call your doctor immediately.

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Checking the Amount of Blood

on the Test Strip

Although the OneTouch

Basic

Meter

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. However, it is

important that you also look at the test

strip to make sure that you applied

enough blood.

Test results below 60 mg/dL3

(3.3mmol/L) mean low blood

glucose (hypoglycemia). Test

results greater than 240 mg/dL4

(13.3mmol/L) mean high blood

glucose (hyperglycemia). If you get

results below 60 mg/dL or above

240 mg/dL, and do not have

symptoms, first repeat the test. If

you have symptoms and continue

to get results that fall below

60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL,

follow the treatment advice of your

healthcare professional.

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If the following message

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.

■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.

(Correct)

Front Side

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■

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.

Back

(Correct) (Incorrect)

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COMPARING METER AND

LABORATORY RESULTS

The blood glucose test result you obtain

from your meter may be different from

your laboratory result due to normal

variation; however, the two results

should be within 20% of each other.

To make an accurate comparison

between meter and laboratory results,

follow these guidelines.

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 more accurate

if you have not eaten for at least four

hours (and preferably eight hours)

prior to doing the comparative tests.

■

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.

■

Never use your meter with blood that

has been placed in a gray-top test

tube.

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Comparing the results:

■

When the lab tests your blood, only

the serum or plasma portion is used.

Your OneTouch

Basic

Meter uses

only whole blood.

■

Comparing serum or plasma to whole

blood is like comparing a temperature

of 98.6°F with the temperature of

37°C—in order to see if the values are

equal, you have to adjust one of the

results.

■

Whole blood results are

approximately 12% lower than serum

or plasma results.

■

To compare lab results with meter

results, divide the lab result by 1.12.

Example:

■

Assume that your lab result (plasma or

serum) is 224 mg/dL.

■

224 divided by 1.12 = 200 (the lab

value is now approximately equal to a

whole blood result).

■

Compare this figure to your meter

result. The two should be within 20%

of each other.

You may still have a variation from the

result because blood glucose levels can

change significantly over short periods,

especially if you have recently eaten,

exercised, taken medication, or

experienced stress.

In addition, if you

have eaten

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recently, the blood glucose level from a

fingerstick can be up to 70 mg/dL

higher than blood drawn from a vein

(venous sample) used for a lab test.

Therefore it is best to fast for four to

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 dehydration) may also

give a meter result different from a

laboratory result.

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USING THE METER MEMORY

Your OneTouch

Basic

Meter

automatically stores up to 75 test

records. It stores blood glucose, check

strip, and control solution test results

with time and date. When you have

stored more than 75 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.

The word memory with the memory

symbol will appear briefly.

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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,

the following message will appear,

indicating that there are no results

stored in the memory:

Recalling Test Results

Pressing the M button allows you to see

each blood glucose, check strip, and

control solution test stored in memory.

The records will appear in order from the

most recent to the oldest, up to the full

75-record capacity of the memory. Test

results will appear on the meter display

as follows:

(Examples)

When the memory returns to the most

recent result, the meter will beep (if the

Beep option is set to ). You can exit

the memory mode at any time by

pressing the on/off button.

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SETTING METER OPTIONS

You do not have to enter the set-up

mode to test. However, you can

customize the various option settings

of your OneTouch

Basic

Meter to best

meet your needs. This is done in the

set-up mode. Option settings (default

settings shown) that you can customize

include:

■Clock (Time and Date):

■Beep Prompts:

■Language:

■Time Format:

■Date Format:

■Unit of Measure:

■Decimal Separator:

To change the default settings, enter

the set-up mode.

Entering and Using the

Set-Up Mode

To enter the set-up mode, start with your

meter turned off. Press and hold the

on/off button for about three seconds

until all display symbols appear and

begin to flash. Release the on/off

button. The set-up screen will then

appear briefly.

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The meter will then automatically

present the first option screen. The

options map 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.

* Time and Date options appear only if the

Clock option is on.

†The Decimal Separator option appears only

if the unit of measure chosen is mmol/L. The standard

unit of measure in the United States

is mg/dL.

Note: You can exit the set-up mode

at any time by pressing the on/off

button. If after two minutes you have

not made a selection, the meter will

turn itself off automatically. All

option settings are saved as they

are made.

†

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Clock (Time and Date)

The OneTouch

Basic

Meter has an

internal clock that will record the time

and date of each test you perform.

Your meter has been set to auto-

matically record tests in Pacific

standard time (PST) both when the

Clock option is set to and when it

is set to .

If you are not in Pacific standard time

(PST), you will need to change the time

setting in your meter in order to have

the correct time and date appear with

your test result. If you are in mountain

standard time (MST), add one

(1) hour; central standard time (CST),

add two (2) hours; eastern standard

time (EST), add three (3) hours. If

you do not reset the time, the meter

will accurately record each test result

using PST.

You will also need to reset the time

whenever there is a change to or from

daylight saving time.

Note: The accuracy of your test

results will not be affected if you

do not set the Clock option to the

correct time and date or if you

choose not to display the time

and date.

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Once the Clock option is set to ,

you are ready to set the time.

If you do not want to display the time

and date, press the C button to turn the

Clock option to .

Setting the Time

Enter the set-up mode and set the Clock

option to (see page 47). Use the

M button to display the current time

setting. Press the C button to change

Note: The meter records the time

and date of each test even when the

Clock option is set to . They

can once again be seen by turning

the Clock option to .

Note: The first time you enter the

set-up mode, the Clock option will

be preset to . To set the Clock

option to , see page 47, “Entering

and Using the Set-Up Mode.”

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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 date setting.

Setting the Date

Enter the set-up mode and set the

Clock option to (see page 47).

Use the M button to set the date.

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.

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You may now turn the meter off or

press the M button to move to the next

option.

Beep Prompts

The meter is set to provide you with

audio prompts, or “beeps,” during the

test procedure to tell you that the meter

has performed some function or to alert

you to a special message. To change the

Beep option setting, enter the set-up

mode (see page 47). Use the M button to

choose the Beep option. The current

setting will appear on the display.

With the setting, the meter will

continue to provide beep prompts during

the test procedure.

To change the Beep option setting

so that the meter operates silently,

press the C button.

will appear on the display.

You may now turn the meter off

or press the M button to move to the

next option.

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Language

The OneTouch

Basic

Meter can

display messages in 17 lan-guages:

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], Czech [cesky], Danish

[dansk], German [deuts.], and Greek

[e /ka].

The meter is set to give prompts in

English. To change the display

language, enter the set-up mode (see

page 47). Use the M button to choose

the 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 button to

move to the next option. Once a

language is selected, all messages will

be displayed in that language.

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Time Format

The meter can be set to display the time

in either a 12-hour (AM/PM) format or a

24-hour format.

To change the time format, enter

the set-up mode (see page 47). Use the

M button to choose the Time Format

option. Press the C button to change

the time format. You may now turn the

meter off or press the M button to move

to the next option.

Note: To change the time and date,

the Clock option must be set to .

Date Format

The meter is set to display the date as

month-day-year (for example: June 1,

1999 reads as 6-01-99 ). You can set

the meter to display day-month-year,

as is common in Europe.

To change the date format, enter the

set-up mode (see page 47). Use the

M button to choose the Date Format

option. Press the C button to change

the date format. You may now turn the

meter off or press the M button to move

to the next option.

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Unit of Measure

The meter is set to display test results

in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), the

standard unit used in the United States.

You have the option to change to

millimoles per liter (mmol/L), commonly

used in Canada and parts of Europe.

To change the unit of measure, enter the

set-up mode (see page 47). Use the

M button to choose the Unit of

Measure option. Press the C button to

change the unit of measure. You may

now press the M button to review or

change any of the options you have

chosen or press the on/off button to

turn the meter off.

Decimal Separator

The meter is set to display millimoles

per liter (mmol/L) using a decimal

point. This option allows you to select a

comma instead of a decimal point as a

decimal separator.

Note: The Decimal Separator

option appears only if you have

selected mmol/L as your unit

of measure.

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To change the decimal separator, enter

the set-up mode (see page 47) and

select mmol/L as the unit of measure.

Use the M button to choose the Decimal

Separator option. Make your selection

using the C button. You may now press

the M button to review or change any of

the options you have chosen or press

the on/off button to turn the meter off.

Exiting the Set-Up Mode

All options are automatically saved as

they are made. After you have

completed viewing or changing your

option settings, simply turn the meter

off. The meter will automatically turn

itself off after two minutes of no

activity.

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SOLVING PROBLEMS

The messages that appear on your OneTouch

Basic

Meter display guide you

through the testing procedure, alert you to 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.

MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

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

all of the display segments are working properly.

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MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

The meter is turned on and you have not previously coded

the meter. This is a reminder that you should verify that the

code displayed on the meter matches the code on the test

strip vial before testing. If it does not, reset by pressing the

C button.

The meter is turned on. This is a reminder that prior to

testing you should verify that the code displayed on the

meter matches the code on the test strip vial. If it does not,

reset by pressing the C button.

The meter is ready to perform a blood, check strip, or control

solution test.

insert

code10 (Example)

strip

check

code

code--

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MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

The meter is performing internal checks.

The meter is ready to receive a blood or control solution

sample. If performing a check strip test, this is your signal to

remove the check strip from the meter.

The meter is counting down from 45 seconds to 0.

A blood test has been completed. This indicates a blood

glucose result when the meter is set for mg/dL.

A blood test has been completed. This indicates a blood

glucose result when the meter is set for mmol/L, the unit of

measure used in Canada and parts of Europe.

6.1 mmol/L

(Example)

10 8 mg/dL

(Example)

45 . . . . . 0

apply

sample

wait

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MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

A control solution test has been completed. (If you have just

performed a blood glucose test, this means that the blood

sample was too small and the meter read it as control solution.

Repeat the test with a new test strip and a larger drop of

blood.)

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

and insert Side 2.

The check strip test result falls into the acceptable

range. The check strip range is printed on the back of your

meter.

80 mg/dL

(Example)

A ok

insert

side 2

100 mg/dL

(Example)

contrl

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MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN

Your blood glucose test result is low, 60 mg/dL or below,

possibly indicating hypoglycemia. You may need food or some

source of glucose. Retest. If the test result is still

60 mg/dL or below, call your doctor.

Your blood glucose test result is above 600 mg/dL.

This level is severe hyperglycemia. Contact your

doctor immediately.

hi mg/dL

(Example)

danger

alternating with

hi mg/dL

call.dr.

58 mg/dL

(Example)

danger

alternating with

58 mg/dL

(Example)

call.dr.

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Error Messages

When any of these messages appear, there is a problem with the OneTouch

Basic

Meter or the way in which you are performing a test. These messages help to identify

certain problems but do not appear in all cases when a problem has occurred. If you

think your meter may not be operating properly, refer to page 13, “Checking the

System.” If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your

blood glucose test results AND you believe you have followed all of the

instructions in the owner’s booklet, contact your healthcare professional.

In most cases, problems are easy to fix. If you have trouble, help is available from

LifeScan Customer Services 24 hours a day, 7days a week at 1 800 227-8862.

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

Call LifeScan

Customer Services at

1 800 227-8862.

Some parts of the display are not

working. The messages will be

incomplete.

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

battry

*Neither dead batteries nor battery removal have an effect on information

stored in the memory.

Replace the batteries

immediately. The meter

will not operate.*

When this symbol is flashing, the

batteries are too low.

You will still be able to test,

but replace the batteries

as soon as possible. If

batteries get too low, the

meter will not operate.*

When this symbol appears and

stays on the screen, it means the

batteries are getting low. This

symbol will remain on the display

while the meter is on until the

batteries are replaced.

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

Repeat the test with a new

test strip. Wait for the word

insert before inserting a

test strip.

The test strip was inserted

before the word insert

appeared on the display.

remove

strip

1. Clean the test area and

test strip holder according

to instructions.

2. Repeat the test. Keep the

meter’s test area clear.

3. Move the meter away from

the light source. Repeat the

test with a new test strip.

1. There is dirt, blood, or lint on

the test area.

2. Your hand or an object covered

the test area while the meter

was turned on.

3. The meter was used in very

bright light.

clean

test

area

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

1. Repeat the test with a

new test strip.

2. Repeat the test with a

new test strip.

1. The test strip moved during

the test.

2. The test strip was not inserted

correctly.

error2

retest

Repeat the test with a new

test strip.

The sample was applied before

the words apply sample

appeared.

error 1

retest

Repeat the test with a new

test strip and a larger drop of

blood.

If the word contrl appears after

a blood test, your blood sample

was too small, smeared, or

another drop was added after

the test began.

100 mg/dL

(Example)

contrl

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

3. Repeat the test with a new

test strip.

4. Repeat the test with a new

test strip.

5. Move the meter away from

the light source. Repeat

the test with a new test

strip.

6. Repeat the check

strip test.

7. Call LifeScan

Customer Services at

1 800 227-8862.

3. The test strip was removed

before the test was completed.

4. There was not enough blood

on the test strip.

5. The meter was used in very

bright light.

6. The check strip procedure

was incorrect.

7. The meter may not be

operating correctly.

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

1. Repeat the test with

a new test strip and

a large, shiny drop

of blood or control

solution.

1. The blood or control solution

sample was too small or

smeared.

not

enough

blood

retest

Repeat the test with a new

test strip. Insert the test

strip into the meter and wait

for the words apply sample

to appear. Apply blood or

control solution with test

strip inserted in meter.

The test strip was removed

during a test or the test strip

was inserted with blood or

control solution already

applied.

error3

retest

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

1. Clean test area.

See page 75.

1. If appearing when you turn

your meter on, your meter’s

test area may be dirty.

not ok

3. Repeat the test. Keep

the meter test area

clear.

3. Your hand or an object covered

the test area while the meter

was turned on.

2. Repeat the test with

a new test strip,

pushing the test strip all

the way into the test

strip holder.

2. The test strip was not inserted

far enough into the test strip

holder.

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

4. Repeat the test with a

new test strip.

4. If appearing during the test, the

strip has been removed while

the word wait is on the

display.

3. Repeat the test with a

new test strip; try not to

move the meter.

3. If appearing at the end of a

test, your meter may have been

moved while applying blood or

during the test process.

2. Call LifeScan

Customer Services at

1 800 227-8862.

2. If appearing when you turn

your meter on, your meter may

have an electronic problem.

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

Repeat the check

strip test.

The last check strip test was

outside the acceptable range

and an acceptable repeat

test was not performed.

redo A

Clean the meter and check

strip if necessary. Repeat the

check strip test.

The check strip test result is

outside the acceptable range

(printed on the back of

the meter).

58 mg/dL

(Example)

Anotok

retest

The last test failed after the

countdown started.

Repeat the test with a

new test strip.

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MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO

Use the C button to reset the

meter code to match the test

strip vial code. You should

also check all of your meter

option settings to be sure

they are correct. (If this con-

tinues to happen, there may

be a problem with your

meter.

Call LifeScan

Customer Services at

1 800 227-8862.)

The meter requires a test

strip code (found on the test

strip vial) to operate.

(Note: This is not an error

message when the meter

has not yet been coded.)

code--

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TAKING CARE OF

YOUR METER

Your OneTouch

Basic

Meter is easy to

maintain. These tips will help you keep

it in good operating condition:

■Keep the test strip holder and test

area clean (see page 73).

■Keep your meter dry and avoid

exposing it to extremes in tem-

perature or humidity. For example, do

not leave it in your car.

■Do not drop the meter or get it wet,

as this could damage the electronics.

If you drop the meter or get it wet

accidentally, make sure the test strip

holder is still securely in place. If you

drop the meter or get it wet, check

the meter by doing check strip tests

(see page 14) and control solution

tests (see page 18) to be sure it is

operating properly.

■

Do not take the meter apart.

Sensitive parts could be damaged,

causing inaccurate results. Taking the

meter apart will void the warranty.

■

Do not clean the meter with alcohol.

Alcohol will damage the meter.

CAUTION:

■Do not get water or other liquids

inside the meter.

■Never immerse the meter or hold

it under running water or other

liquids.

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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 following the

instructions in the next section. Then

do a check strip test (see page 14).

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

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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 raised dots

and slide the test strip holder toward

you.

Remove the test strip holder to expose

the test area.

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Step 2: Clean the Test Strip Holder.

Wash only the test strip holder with

soap and water.

Clean the underside of the test

strip holder. Using a damp cotton swab,

clean the small hole from both sides to

remove any dirt, blood, or lint. Rinse

well. Dry completely with a soft cloth

or tissue.

Step 3: Clean the Test Area.

The following cleaning agents will

damage the meter.

DO NOT USE:

■Alcohol

■Cleansers with ammonia or phenol

■

Windex

or other glass cleaners

■

Abrasive cleansers

Windex is a registered trademark of The Drackett Products Company.

CAUTION: Do not get water inside

the meter. Do not immerse meter

in water.

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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.

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Dry the test area with a soft, dry tissue

or cloth. Remove any lint.

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. 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 this step.

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Replacing the Batteries

The OneTouch

Basic

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

18 months when testing up to two (2)

times a day. When the battery symbol

appears on the meter display, the

batteries are getting low.

You will still be able to test with low

batteries, but you should replace them

as soon as possible.

When

appears flashing on the display, the

meter will no longer give results and you

must replace the batteries before you

can perform another test.

The meter’s current time and date

settings are saved for a minimum of

30 minutes after the batteries have

battry

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been removed. After that you may need

to reset the time and date. Dead

batteries and/or battery removal will

not erase or change test results,

default settings, or codes stored in

the meter.

To replace the batteries:

1. Make sure the meter is turned off

before you remove the batteries.

2. Turn the meter over so that the front

of the meter is resting in the palm of

your hand.

(Back of Meter)

3. With your thumb, press upward on

the opening tab of the battery

compartment door and lift upward

until it releases from the clasp.

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4. Remove the battery compartment

door.

5. Remove the old batteries by gently

slapping the meter against the palm

of your hand. Never tap the meter

against a hard surface.

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6. Insert the new AAA batteries into the

battery compartment, being sure to

align the plus (+) and minus (-) signs

correctly.

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 com-

partment 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.

References

1. LifeScan data on file.

2. LifeScan data on file.

3. Kahn, R., and Weir, G.: Joslin’s Diabetes Mellitus, 13th ed.

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

622–628.

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

49–51.

7. Sacks, D.B.: “Carbohydrates.” Burtis, C.A., and Ashwood, E.R. (ed.),

Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders

Company (1994), 959.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply: Two AAA

alkaline batteries.

Battery Life: About 18 months when

testing up to two (2) times a day.

Result Range: 0–600 mg/dL

(0–33.3mmol/L). Higher values

are 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: 30–55%.

Dimensions: 4.3" ✕2.6" ✕1.2".

Weight: 4.1ounces with batteries.

Operating Temperatures: 59–95°F

(15–35°C).

Operating Humidity Range: 0–90%

relative humidity (noncondensing).

Memory: Up to 75 results with time and

date.

Data Port: RS-232 serial communi-

cations with special LifeScan cable for

interface with a personal computer.

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GUARANTEE AND

WARRANTY

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not fully satisfied with the

OneTouch

Basic

System, a full refund

may be obtained by calling a LifeScan

Customer Services Representative at

1 800 227-8862 within 30 days of

purchase. You must return the

OneTouch

Basic

Meter and a copy of

your receipt to receive a refund.

Three-Year Warranty

If, at any time during the first three years

after purchase, the meter does not work

for any reason (except for obvious

abuse), LifeScan will 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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Please complete the warranty service

card and mail it to LifeScan.

The OneTouch

Basic

Meter has a full

three-year warranty from the original

date of purchase. Write your date of

purchase here:

_________________________________

The warranty policy does not apply to

the performance of the OneTouch

Basic

Meter when used with any test

strip other than OneTouch

Basic

Profile

, OneTouch

II Test Strips, or

when the OneTouch

Basic

Meter

or OneTouch

Basic

, Profile

OneTouch

II 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

particular purpose.

Before you return your meter, or

any product, call LifeScan Customer

Services at 1 800 227-8862.

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INDEX

Batteries, Replacing the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Beep Prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Blood, Getting a Drop of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Blood, How to Test Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Blood on the Test Strip, Checking

the Amount of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

C Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Check Strip, Checking with the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Check Strip, Test Result Range of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cleaning the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Code, Setting Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control Solution, Checking with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Control Solution, OneTouch®Normal . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Solution Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Control Solution Test Information,

Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Control Solution Test Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Date, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Decimal Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Format, Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Format, Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Guarantee, 30-Day Money-Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Hematocrit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 82

Laboratory Results, Comparing

Meter Results with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Lancet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Limitations, Precautions and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

M Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Measure, Unit of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Memory Mode, Entering the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Messages, Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Messages, Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Messages, Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Meter, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Meter Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Meter, Doing a Daily Check of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Meter On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Meter Options, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

– Beep Prompts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

– Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

– Decimal Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

– Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

– Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

– Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

– Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Meter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

OneTouch®Basic®Blood

Glucose Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OneTouch®Basic®Blood Glucose

Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OneTouch®Normal Control

Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OneTouch®Basic®, Profile®,

OneTouch®II Test Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

– Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

– Expiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Options, Setting Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

OneTouch®Penlet®Plus Adjustable Blood

Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

OneTouch®Penlet®Plus Adjustable Blood

Sampler, Using the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Precautions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Problems, Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Set-Up Mode, Entering and Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Set-Up Mode, Exiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

System, Checking the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Test Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Test Procedure, Abbreviated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Test Procedure, Detailed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Test Results, Recalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Test Strip Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Test Strip Information, Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Test Strips, OneTouch®Basic®,

Profile®, OneTouch®II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Time, Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Warranty, Three-Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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El folleto para el propietario del OneTouch®Basic®se

encuentra disponible en español. Para recibir su copia

gratuita, favor de llamar al número gratis 1 800 381-7226.

The OneTouch®Basic®instructional materials are available

in Spanish. To receive your free copy, please call toll-free

1 800 381-7226.

LifeScan Customer Services 24-Hour,

Toll-Free Assistance:

USA (English): 1 800 227-8862

USA (Español): 1 800 381-7226

Visit the LifeScan Web site at:

www.LifeScan.com

OneTouch®is a trademark of LifeScan, Inc.

AW 06331801A

The system described herein is covered by one or more of the

following U.S. patents: D417,504, D428,150, 5,059,394,

5,187,100, 5,843,692, 5,968,760, 6,045,567, 6,156,051,

6,197,040 and 6,489,133. Use of the monitoring device

described herein is protected under the following U.S. patents:

4,935,346, 5,049,487, 5,179,005, and 6,268,162. Purchase of

the monitoring device described herein does not act to grant a

use license under these patents. Such a license is granted only

when the device is used with OneTouch® Test Strips, or with

test strips manufactured by Diagnostic Solutions, Inc. No test

strip supplier other than LifeScan, Inc. is authorized to grant

such a license. The accuracy of results generated with LifeScan

meters using test strips manufactured by anyone other than

LifeScan has not been evaluated by LifeScan.

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