User manual LIFESCAN ONETOUCH SELECT

[. . . ] OneTouch® is committed to creating a world without limits for people with diabetes. The OneTouch® SelectTM Meter makes it simple to get a test result and review past results. This owner's booklet will help you learn how to use your meter properly. If you need assistance, please contact LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week). [. . . ] All results The meter will display four results at a time, in the order the tests were done, starting with the most recent. for each test result , the meter will display the date and time of the test. Results may also contain the following symbols: HI if the result was above 600 mg/dL LO if the result was below 20 mg/dL C if the result is from a control solution test Reviewing past results and averages When the memory is full, the oldest result is dropped as the newest is added. To view details of an individual result, press or to highlight the result you want, then press . To return to the list of all results from an individual result, press . To view more recent results, continue to press after the top result on the display is highlighted. To view older results, press after MENU is highlighted. Pressing and holding or allows you to move more quickly through the results. To return to the main menu, highlight MENU, then press . Averages The meter will display your averages for each of the 7-, 14-, and 30-day periods leading up to the current date. in result averages , a HIGH GLUCOSE result is counted as 600 mg/dL , and a LOW GLUCOSE result as 20 mg/dL. Control solution results are not part of your averages. Do Not use result averages to make immediate treatment decisions. If you change your date setting, your averages may change too. the meter calculates averages based on the 7- , 14- , and 30-day periods ending on the current date setting. To see averages for different parts of the day or over a different number of days, you can use OneTouch® Diabetes Management Software and your home computer. Downloading results to a computer You can use your meter with OneTouch® Diabetes Management Software (DMS) for storing your records and to help you spot patterns for planning meals, exercise, and medication. OneTouch® DMS puts information downloaded from the meter into charts and graphs. Obtain the required software and cable For order information and to learn more about OneTouch® Diabetes Management Software, visit www. WARNING: To avoid a possible shock, Do Not insert a test strip when the meter is connected to a computer with the OneTouch® Interface Cable. Get ready to transfer readings Make sure that the meter is turned off. connect the OneTouch® Interface Cable to the COM or USB port on your computer. [. . . ] There are some specific situations that could cause a difference of more than ±20%: · you have eaten recently. The blood glucose level from blood obtained from a fingertip can be up to 70 mg/dL higher than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test. Your hematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells) You tested at a temperature near the low end of the operating range (50°F ) and you get a high glucose result (i. In this situation, repeat the test in a warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as possible. [. . . ]