GLUCOCARD
®
SHINE Express
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Q. May I share my GLUCOCARD® Shine Express Blood
Glucose Monitoring System (BGMS) and lancing device
with anyone else?
A. No. The BGMS and lancing device are intended for use
by a single user only; never share the BGMS or lancing
device with others.
Q. Can I use a different brand of test strips in the
GLUCOCARD Shine Express BGMS?
A. No. Only GLUCOCARD® Shine Test Strips can be used
with the GLUCOCARD Shine Express BGMS.
Q. Can abnormally high or low red blood cell count produce
inaccurate results?
A. Yes. An abnormally high or low red blood cell count
(hematocrit level over 65% or below 15%) may produce
inaccurate results.
Q. What is the BGMS’s battery life?
A. 3,000 tests.
Q. What batteries are used in the BGMS?
A. Two AAA batteries.
Q. What symbol displays on the meter when my batteries
should be replaced?
A.
Q. May I reuse my test strips?
A. No. Reusing test strips will produce an inaccurate
reading.
Q. What temperature should I store my test strips?
A. You should store your test strips in a cool and dry
place at a temperature of 34-86ºF (1-30ºC) and 20-80%
relative humidity. Keep your test strips away from direct
sunlight or heat, and do not freeze.
Q. Is it OK to store my test strips in a box or another
storage unit?
A. No. Store test strips in the product’s original vial.
Close the vial tightly after taking out a test strip and
use the test strip immediately.
Q. May I use my test strips after the expiration date on
its vial?
A. No. Test strips used beyond the expiration date on the
vial may produce inaccurate results.
Q. What control solutions should I use to check
my GLUCOCARD Shine Express BGMS and
GLUCOCARD Shine Test Strips?
A. Only test your meter and test strips using the
GLUCOCARD® Shine Control Solutions (Level 1 and 2).
These control solutions are specifically designed for
this meter and test strips to ensure that they are
working properly.
Q. Where do I find the GLUCOCARD Shine Control
Solution range?
A. The control solution range is printed on your test strip
vial. The ranges printed are for the GLUCOCARD Shine
Control Solutions only.
Q. Does the GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solution range
correlate with my blood glucose level?
A. No.
Q. What is the temperature range to run a control
solution test?
A. Make sure your meter, test strips and control solution
are at room temperature before testing. A control
solution test must be done at room temperature
68-77ºF (20-25ºC).
Q. What is the temperature range for storing my control
solution bottles?
A. Always make certain the control solution bottle is
closed tightly and stored at a temperature of 46-86ºF
(8-30ºC).
Q. When should I run a control solution test?
A. When you want to practice the test procedure, instead
of using blood
A. When you use your meter for the first time
A. When you begin using a new vial of test strips
A. When you suspect that the meter or the test strips are
not working properly
A. When you think your test results are inaccurate or they
do not reflect how you feel
A. When you use your meter for blood glucose testing after
any disinfection procedure
A. If the meter has been dropped or damaged
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