Lifescan SureStep Manual de usuario

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CHANGING METER SETTINGS(Set-Up Mode) 54Entering Set-Up Mode 55Setting the Time and Date 55Display of Last Result 58Unit of Measurement (mmol/L or mg/d

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The SureStep®Diabetes BloodGlucose Monitoring System is thenext advance in the self-monitoring of blood glucose. The SureStep®System is for people wit

LEARNING2Colour ChartGlucose Shake before Not Intended Discard 3 moDiscard date:Lot N o.Exp. Date© LIFESCAN INExtra Space for Diabetes SuppliesLSC-99-

DISPLAYShows your test results and symbols that guide you through the test.SureStep®Blood Glucose MeterPOWER BUTTON (Blue) Turns the meter on and off,

4LEARNINGSureStep®Test StripsWhen blood is applied to the pinktest square, it is absorbed and achemical reaction takes place. Ablue colour forms in th

5IMPORTANT TEST STRIP INFORMATION Contact with air, moisture, and light can cause false results. Keep teststrips sealed in the original moisture-resis

6LEARNINGDisplay SymbolsThe SureStep®Blood Glucose Meteruses symbols to guide you througha test and to help you determine ifsomething is wrong with yo

7Meter Memory Result. YourSureStep®Meter stores up to 150blood glucose or control solutiontest results with their times anddates in its memory. Every

8LEARNINGApply Blood Sample to Pink Test Square.Push the Test Strip, Pink Side Up, Firmly into the Test StripHolder Until It Stops.If you fail to comp

COMPLETE BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEMOwner’s BookletLSC-99-005 CanSS(RR)OB/Eng 1/5/00 4:02 PM Page T3

HI mmol/L.In virtually all cases above 27.8 mmol/L (500 mg/dL), themeter reads “.”When proper procedures are followed,a reading of “”means very highbl

10Code numbers are used to calibratethe SureStep®Test Strip with the SureStep®Meter for accurateresults. You must code the meterbefore using it for th

11Next, the meter code will appearfor a few seconds.Step 2: Check the Code Numbers.The code number on the test strippackage will range from 1 to 21. I

The SureStep®System does notrequire a check strip. The meter performs an automatic check every time you turn it on.SureStep®Glucose ControlSolutionCon

13IMPORTANT CONTROL SOLUTION TEST INFORMATION Use only SureStep®Glucose Control Solution. Check the expiration date. Do not use if expired. Record the

Follow the test procedure, usingSureStep®Glucose Control Solutioninstead of blood.Before Testing, Check the Code.After turning the meter on, the lastr

15Step 2: Check Confirmation Dot.Check to see that the confirmationdot on the back of the test strip has turned completely blue toensure you have appl

The control solution result appears,on average, in 30 seconds.(Example)Note: Do not use the Colour Chartto verify control solution tests.Step 4: Mark

17If you accidentally mark a blood glucose test result as a control solution test result, just press the green C button to delete the marker.Record co

18Control Solution RangeIf test results fall outside the expect-ed range, repeat the test. Results thatfall outside the expected range may indicate th

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19Detailed Test ProcedureChoose a clean, dry work surface. Make sure you have all the items needed to test.TESTINGTESTING YOUR BLOODRelease ButtonEjec

20TESTINGGetting a Drop of Blood.IMPORTANT: Getting an adequatedrop of blood is one of the mostimportant steps in getting anaccurate result.Step 1: In

While the lancet is in the Penlet®Plus Sampler, twist off the protectivedisk. Make two full turns to ensurethat the lancet separates from theprotectiv

TESTINGAdjust the puncture depth setting if necessary. Twist the knob counter-clockwise toward the smaller bumpsfor a shallower puncture. Twist thekno

23Step 3: Wash Your Hands.Use warm, soapy water. Rinse anddry hands thoroughly. To increaseblood flow to your fingertips,massage the hand from the wri

TESTINGGently massage your finger to obtainthe required blood volume. Proceedwith your blood glucose test.Step 5: Remove the Lancet.Remove the cap. Tw

25Optional: To replace the protectivedisk on the lancet, place the disk ona hard surface and push the exposedtip into the protective disk.Always use c

How to Test Your Blood.Press the blue power button.Your last test result will appear.Next, the code number appears. Itmust match the code number on th

These symbols will alternate on the display:The meter is ready for a test. Youhave two minutes to insert the teststrip before the meter automaticallyt

28You can apply blood to the pinktest square in one of two ways.1) Turn the test strip over and dabthe pink test square to the finger.You can touch th

The SureStep®System is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). Itshould be used only for testing purposes andonly with fresh whol

29You have applied too much bloodto the test strip if the entire whitepad is soaked. You must begin thetest with a new test strip to avoidfalse result

30If any white patches or white streaksappear on the confirmation dot, you have not applied enough bloodfor an accurate test. You must startthe test o

31beep when the meter displays yourresult. Results appear, on average,in 30 seconds.The result is displayed first withthe time and then with the date(

32System enables you to more directlycompare meter results with lab results. See pages 37 and 38 to learnhow to compare meter and lab results.TESTINGI

33Record your test results in yourLifeScan logbook. The logbookallows you to keep a record of yourtest results, along with informationon your meals an

34Optional Colour ChartA Colour Chart is included witheach package of SureStep®TestStrips. It is useful as an additionalcheck that your meter and test

35colours, your blood glucose level is between the values printed next to the two colours.This comparison will give you a rough estimate of your blood

36Overview Long-Term Diabetes Findings.In 1993 the National Institutes of Health concluded an exten-sive long-term study of people with Type 1 diabete

Frequency of Testing.How often you need to test your blood glucose will varyaccording to your age, the type ofdiabetes you have, the medicationsyou ar

Blood glucose levels can change significantly over short periods,especially if you have recently eaten, exercised, taken medication,or experienced str

Important phone numbers: Meter Serial Number _____________LifeScan Customer Care Line:CANADA 1 800 663-5521 U.S.A. 1 800 227-8862Healthcare Professi

39RESULTSGLUCOSE RANGES FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT YOUR TARGETDIABETES,5mmol/L RANGES, mmol/LBeforebreakfast 3.9–5.8 ______________________Before lunchor dinn

40RESULTSTesting Tips to Ensure AccuracyIf you have a test result that falls outside of your target range and youcannot link it to diet, exercise, med

41ing the test strip confirmation dot to be certain it turned com-pletely blue. Make sure you did not apply toomuch blood to the test strip. Youhave a

RESULTS“Do I have symptoms of high bloodglucose (hyperglycemia): fatigue,dry mouth and skin, increasedthirst or hunger, blurry vision,increased urinat

43Recommendations for BetterDiabetes Control Follow the advice of your health-care professional. Follow the exercise and meal plansrecommended by your

44MEMORYThe SureStep®Blood Glucose Meteris pre-set to display your last testresult automatically when you turnon the meter. The meter stores your150 m

Recalling All Results in Meter MemoryTo access the meter memory, pressthe blue power button and holddown for five seconds. When thedisplay flashes, re

If a previous test resulted in anerror condition, the error will bestored in the memory with the date.Note: A “” result will be includedin your 14- an

Your SureStep®Blood GlucoseMeter is easy to maintain. However,to keep it in good operating condi-tion, follow these simple rules:General Care Keep you

48Always clean your meter when thissymbol appears:If you are concerned that your testresults do not compare with howyou feel, clean the meter and do a

CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (blood sugar),read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks

49Make sure you thoroughly wipe thegrey area on the inside cover. Washboth sides of test strip holder base;carefully clean around the hole. Drythe tes

Step 4: Replace the Test Strip Holder.Slide the test strip holder into the meter, press down, and pushforward at the test strip insertionpoint until y

51MAINTENANCEIf this symbol appears after clean-ing the meter, check to see if youinserted the test strip holder com-pletely and securely. The test st

52flashing, the batteries are nowdead and the meter will not operate. (You will not be able to doa test.) You should replaceboth batteries immediately

53Step 2: Remove the Old Batteries.Use your fingers or gently tap themeter on the palm of your hand.Never tap the meter against a hard surface.Step 3:

The SureStep®Meter has been pre-setto meet the needs of most users. Inaddition to setting the time and date,there are six features you can change.Be s

Entering Set-Up Mode1. Make sure the meter is off.2. Press and hold down the green C button.3. Press and release the blue power button while holding t

56test results will not be affected if you do not set the clock to the cor-rect time.) The time and date mustbe reset every time the batteries are rep

57Setting the Year.With the year on the display, pressand release the green C button toadvance one year. To move faster,hold the green C button down.W

58Setting the Day.Press and release the green C buttonuntil the correct day appears. Tomove faster, hold the green C buttondown. With the correct day

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59SETTINGSUnit of MeasurementThe meter is pre-set to display testresults in millimoles per litre(mmol/L). You have the option toselect milligrams per

Beep SignalsThe SureStep®Blood Glucose Meteruses beeping tones to signal varioussteps in the meter procedures.However, these tones do not indicatethat

61SETTINGSYou will hear a three-tone beepwhen is displayed. Press theblue power button to move to the 14- and 30-day test averages setting.14- and 30

Time FormatThe meter is pre-set to display thetime in the 12-hour AM/PM format.An alternative 24-hour time formatis available.Press the green C button

Exiting the Set-Up ModeYou may exit the set-up mode at anytime by simply pressing the bluepower button and holding it downuntil the display is blank.6

64MESSAGESWhen any of the following symbolsor error messages appear, there maybe a problem with the meter, teststrip, or the way you are doing theproc

SYMBOL MESSAGE WHAT TO DO2. Reinsert the test strip, tip first,with the pink sidefacing up.2. The test stripwas insertedincorrectly, or1. Remove the t

SYMBOL MESSAGE WHAT TO DOReplace the batteries (see pages 51–53).If the symbol isconstant, the batteries are low.If the symbol isflashing, the bat-ter

ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO2. Repeat the test with a newtest strip. Apply a largerdrop of blood to the pinktest square and verify thatthe confirma

ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO4. Do a visual check of the colour of the confirmation dotversus the Colour Chart on thetest strip package. A colourtha

LEARNING THE SYSTEM 1SureStep®Blood Glucose Meter 3SureStep®Test Strips 4Display Symbols 6CODING THE METERThree Easy Steps to Coding 10CHECKING THE SY

ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO2. Check the expiration date onyour test strip package. Do notstore test strips outside of theoriginal bottle. Do not a

ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DONote: If more than two minutes have passed since youapplied blood to the test strip, repeat the test with anew test str

ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO2. Slide the test strip holder into the meter until it is completely inserted.2. The test stripholder is notfully in pl

ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DOTurn meter on. Before testing,check that the code on your metermatches the code on your teststrip package. If continue

Performance CharacteristicsPower Supply: Two AAA alkaline batteries.Battery Life: Approximately 18months when doing two tests a day.Result Range: 0–27

Guarantee and Warranty30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.If you are not fully satisfied withthe SureStep®System, a full refundmay be obtained by calling aLif

Please complete the WarrantyRegistration Card and mail it to LifeScan.The SureStep®Meter has a full six-year warranty from the original date of purcha

REGULATORY INFORMATIONThe SureStep®Blood Glucose Meter complies with the following standards: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 - M90 “Medical Electrical Equipm

QUICK REFERENCECODING THE METER1Press blue power button. 2Meter automaticallydisplays last testresult with date.AMPM3Code number is automatically disp

78QUICK REFERENCEBLOOD APPLICATIONHow you can be sure that you have applied the right amount of blood:Pink test square iswhere you apply a drop of blo

UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS Overview 36Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 37Expected Test Results (Target Range) 38Testing Tips to Ensure Accuracy

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