User manual LIFESCAN ONETOUCH ULTRA METER IMPORTANT ADDENDUM

[. . . ] Food and Drug Administration, and the Health Industry Manufacturers Association. IMPORTANT: The OneTouch® Profile® System contains many small parts: test strip holder, battery door, batteries, lancets, control solution vial, test strips, test strip vial cap, etc. Keep the system out of the reach of small children because these parts may be dangerous if swallowed. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Infection Control GETTING STARTED The Complete OneTouch® Profile® Diabetes Tracking System OneTouch® Profile® Blood Glucose Meter OneTouch® Test Strips OneTouch® Normal Control Solution BEFORE TESTING Checking Meter's Display Setting Meter Code Checking the System ­ Checking with the Check Strip ­ Checking with Control Solution 1 3 4 5 5 7 9 11 12 12 13 15 16 20 LifeScan Customer Services: English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226 SETTING METER OPTIONS Entering and Using the Set-Up Mode Beep Prompts Time and Date Insulin Prompt Event Averaging Insulin Recording Display Language Time Format Date Format Unit of Measure Decimal Separator Exiting the Set-Up Mode TESTING YOUR BLOOD Abbreviated Test Procedure Detailed Test Procedure 27 27 29 29 31 32 33 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 LifeScan Customer Services: English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226 ­ Getting a Drop of Blood ­ How to Test Your Blood Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip IMMEDIATELY AFTER TESTING Event Labeling Insulin Recording Carbohydrate Counting UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS Long-Term Diabetes Findings What This Means for You Frequency of Testing COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS USING THE METER MEMORY Entering the Memory Mode Event Averages 40 46 49 51 54 54 56 58 60 60 60 61 62 65 65 67 LifeScan Customer Services: English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226 Recalling Test Results Event Labels Changing an Insulin Record Deleting an Insulin Record SOLVING PROBLEMS Test Procedure Messages Error Messages TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER Doing a Daily Check Cleaning the Meter Replacing the Batteries SPECIFICATIONS GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee Three-Year Warranty INDEX 68 69 69 70 71 71 75 82 83 83 88 92 93 93 93 95 LifeScan Customer Services: English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the OneTouch® Profile® Complete Diabetes Tracking System--the system that takes OneTouch® technology a step further. In addition to providing you with a simple, fast, and accurate means of blood glucose testing, the OneTouch® Profile® System includes features that allow you to record and review important information regarding your test results, insulin dosages, meals, and other significant events in your treatment plan. [. . . ] 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 Penlet® Plus Sampler firmly against the side of your finger. (Greater pressure of the device against the finger will also cause a deeper puncture. ) TESTING 43 Gently massage your finger to obtain the required blood volume. Proceed with your blood glucose test. Step 5: Remove the Lancet. Twist it counterclockwise. TESTING 44 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. TESTING 45 How to Test Your Blood Step 1: Press On/Off Button. Make sure all "segments" or parts of the display turn on. In addition, you may wish to enter an event label and insulin information. For information on event labeling and insulin recording features, see "Event Labeling, " page 54, and "Insulin Recording, " page 56. The meter then counts down from 45 to 0 seconds, beeps (if the Beep option is set to ), and displays your (Example) Special Messages The meter displays results from 0 to 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: 49 TESTING If you take insulin, you may be producing ketones. Testing your urine with a ketone strip may be necessary. (Example) The message is warning you of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). You may need food or some source of glucose. If your blood glucose level is still 60 mg/dL or below, call your doctor immediately. If your blood glucose test result is between 240 and 600 mg/dL, your meter will beep in a high tone (if the Beep option is set to ) and display a special message: TESTING Blood glucose results greater than 600 mg/dL are displayed as and your meter will beep in a high tone (if the Beep option is set to ). (Example) These messages indicate very high blood sugar (severe hyperglycemia). You should call your doctor immediately. 50 (Example) Test results below 60 mg/dL3 (3. 3 mmol/L) mean low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 240 mg/dL4 (13. 3 mmol/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. [. . . ] Battery Life: Approximately one year when testing up to four times a day. Result Range: 0­600 mg/dL (0­33. 3 mmol/L). Blood Source: Whole blood (capillary or venous). Do not use samples that contain fluoride (gray-top tubes). [. . . ]