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Chapter 5  Managing your test results

5.1 Flagging test results

Flags help you categorize and identify results. 

1.

 Leave the test strip in the meter after the test result appears on the screen. 

2.

 Press the   

Before-meal 

For results 
obtained 
before eating.

After-meal 

For results 
obtained after 
eating.

Before 

 

For results 
obtained 
before 
sleeping.

For inaccurate 
results. 
Not part of 
your result 
averages.

3.

 Point the test strip down. Slide the test strip ejector to eject the test strip. The 

meter turns itself off.

5.2 Reviewing past results

You can review past results stored in the memory. Your meter stores up to 500 
test results. New results beyond the 500th overwrite previously stored results in 
 

1.

 Make sure the meter is off. 

2.

 Hold down   button for 2 seconds to turn on the meter. 

3.

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 button. 

4.

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 button.

  The meter displays the most recent test result stored in the memory.
  Three bars “---” appear when there is no past result.

NOTE

When the wireless communication is ON, the current receiving device is 
displayed before past results. See “Transmitting all test results” in chapter 7 for 
details.

5.

 View the test result you want.

  To go back to the previous result, press 

 button.

  To go to the next result, press 

 button.

  To scroll through results, hold down 

 or 

 button.

6.

 To turn off the meter, hold down 

 button for 3 seconds.

5.3 Viewing result averages

You can view average values of past results.

1.

 See steps 1, 2 and 3 in paragraph 5.2.

2.

 Press 

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3.

>9?JQ<    

 button. 

  The result average changes in the order 

of 7-, 14-, 30-, 60- and 90-day each time 

 button is pressed.

  Three bars “---” appear when there is no past result to be included in the 

average calculation.

4.

   

 button.

5.

 To turn off the meter, hold down 

 button for 3 seconds.

5.4 Deleting all test results

You can delete all test results from the memory. Remember that results cannot 
be retrieved once deleted.

1.

 See steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 in paragraph 5.2.

2.

 Hold down both 

 and 

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the operation at this point and return to the previous level, hold down the 

 

button for 1 second).

The number of 
tests included in 
the calculation of 
the result average.

3.

 Hold down 

 button and 

 button together for 3 seconds to delete all test 

results (a long beep sounds and “---” appears).

4.

 To turn off the meter, hold down 

 button for 3 seconds.

5.5 Downloading test results

Test results stored in the GLUCOCARD™ SM meter’s memory can be 
downloaded to GlucoLog

®

 software and apps by A. Menarini Diagnostics using 

either BLE communication (Bluetooth 4.0) or a standard Micro-B USB cable. 
GlucoLog

®

 software and apps are supplied separately.

For information on how to set the meter for Bluetooth communication, see 
chapter 7 of this manual.

For additional information, consult the guide on Bluetooth connection provided.

When the meter is connected with a USB cable, “USB” blinks 
on the display.

NOTE

„

  Set the connection using electrical and electronical equipment (cable, 

computer, etc.) that is compliant with applicable requirements.

„

  To prevent software errors, which could lead to accidental data loss, 

download test results to GlucoLog

®

 software and apps only.

Summary of Contents for GLUCOCARD SM

Page 1: ...e condensation bathrooms drying rooms kitchen etc Do not use the meter after it has been dropped in liquid or liquids have entered inside even if dried afterwards Avoid hand contact with test strip slot on the meter A thermo sensor is housed inside the meter to minimize errors Do not connect the meter to a computer via USB cable during testing The meter may be damaged leading to inaccurate test re...

Page 2: ...lucose If nothing appears on the screen remove the test strip and insert it back into 2 Touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood with blood Accurate test results will not be obtained if you apply your blood to the check window directly The meter counts down After 5 seconds a beep sounds and the test result and date time are shown NOTE For accurate test results touch the test strip to y...

Page 3: ...ph 5 2 2 Press 9 JQ 3 9 JQ button The result average changes in the order of 7 14 30 60 and 90 day each time button is pressed Three bars appear when there is no past result to be included in the average calculation 4 button 5 To turn off the meter hold down button for 3 seconds 5 4 Deleting all test results You can delete all test results from the memory Remember that results cannot be retrieved ...

Page 4: ...ow the threshold value 10 to 120 mg dL HYPO Current setting HYPER To the top of the HYPER setting 1 Turn on the HYPER flag 2 Set the threshold value A HYPER flag appears when your test results are above the threshold value 150 to 600 mg dL Beeper volume On1 Low On2 Normal On3 High OFF Off 1 Select a setting To the top of the beeper volume setting Date 1 Set the year To the top of the date setting ...

Page 5: ...rocedure 2 Select PrG Selection of a different receiving device 1 Select the number of the receiving device 3 Edit the icon assigned optional 2 Select On To the BLE mode selection SUCCESS FAILURE Back to step 3 Check the settings of your receiving device Turning the wireless communication OFF 1 Select OFF To the BLE mode selection Deletion of a receiving device 1 Select the number of the receiving...

Page 6: ...lf off Chapter 9 System care 9 1 Storing your system After use tightly close the caps of the test strip bottle and control solution bottle to maintain their quality Store your meter test strips control solutions and manuals in your carrying case and keep this in a dry location The correct storage temperatures are 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F for the meter 1 to 30 C 34 to 86 F for test strips and 2 to 30 ...

Page 7: ...mometer symbol and cannot be part of your result averages Chapter 11 Technical information Product GLUCOCARDTM Model SM Test item Blood glucose level Sample Fresh capillary whole blood Sample size _ Assay method dehydrogenase FAD GDH based method Mediator hexaammineruthenium III chloride 1 Methoxy PMS Calibration The results are equivalent to plasma glucose concentration capillary plasma reference...

Page 8: ...uthorized Representative in the European Community Serial number Consult instructions for use Blood glucose meter revision Direct current voltage Catalogue number ISSUED 2015 07 Distributed by A MENARINI Diagnostics Via Sette Santi 3 50131 Firenze Italy Tel 39 XXX XXXXXXX E mail xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx 47430 07 15 IVD Directive 98 79 EC GLUCOCARD SM Made in Philippines GLUCOCARD SM TEST STRIPS GLUCOCARD...

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