Description
Monitoring your blood glucose regularly can significantly improve your daily diabetes management. We have simplified this process with our device. Here’s some crucial information about your new meter:
- Backup Testing Methods: It’s highly recommended to have a backup testing method. Missing a test could delay therapy decisions and lead to severe medical issues. Consider a backup meter and test strips. Consult your healthcare professional or pharmacist for other backup methods.
- Initial Setup: On first use, the meter might ask you to select a language and time format (12-hour or 24-hour clock).
- Check Time and Date: Ensure the meter’s time and date are accurate before testing. Adjust if necessary.
- Sample Screens: The manual includes sample data screens; your data will vary.
- Symptom Discrepancies: If you experience symptoms that don’t match your test results or have any questions, consult your healthcare professional.
Dosage & Administration
When to Perform a Control Test:
Perform a control test to ensure your meter and test strips function correctly. Test when:
- Opening a new box of test strips.
- The test strip container was left open.
- You suspect test strips are damaged.
- You want to verify meter and test strip accuracy.
- Test strips were exposed to extreme temperatures or humidity.
- You dropped the meter.
- Your test result doesn’t match how you feel.
- You want to confirm proper testing procedure.
When to Clean and Disinfect the Meter:
- Clean the meter to remove visible dirt before disinfecting.
- Clean and disinfect the meter at least weekly and when blood is present on the meter surface.
- Clean and disinfect before allowing others to handle the meter. Do not let anyone else use the meter for their testing.
What to Clean and Disinfect:
Clean and disinfect these meter parts:
- The areas around slots and openings (avoid moisture in slots or openings).
- The meter display.
- The entire surface of the meter.
Precautions & Warnings
- If you drop the meter or drop it with a test strip inserted, the meter or test strip may be damaged. Discard the test strip and perform a control test with a new test strip to ensure proper function, then repeat the blood glucose test.
- Improperly stored or used test strips can yield incorrect results.
- Avoid storing test strips in high heat and moisture areas, like bathrooms or kitchens, as these conditions can damage the strips.
- Use only Accu-Chek Guide test strips.
- Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the container.
- Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before inserting it into the meter.
- Close the test strip container tightly after removing a strip to protect from humidity.
- Check the expiration date on the test strip container and do not use expired test strips.
Storage Conditions
Store the test strip container and meter in a cool, dry place, such as a bedroom. Refer to the test strip package insert for specific storage and operating conditions.
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