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January 25, 2010
Bayer Health Care
Avatar User Reference Guide US
 
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82530631 Rev. 1/10
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Summary of Contents for Didget

Page 1: ...631 Rev 1 10 N A 6 000 H x 4 000 W N A New Layout Avatar User Reference Guide US Alt 1 11 19 09 Copy Changes Alt 2 12 01 09 Copy Changes Alt 3 01 25 10 Copy Changes DATE CLIENT DESCRIPTION SCHAWK JOB BAN SKU BAYER SPEC UPC CODE V 3 ENGLISH PROCESS CYAN PROCESS MAGENTA PROCESS YELLOW PROCESS BLACK DIDGET GREEN PANTONE 072 C PANTONE 2995 C COLORS Helvetica Times Trade Gothic FONTS ...

Page 2: ...o your computer Clinilog To record your blood sugar test results and activities that might affect your test results For short instructions use the quick reference guide Notes About This User Guide Read When you first get your meter read the whole user guide with your parent or a responsible adult Practice Practice testing using the user guide and control solution to get to know your DIDGET meter R...

Page 3: ...e Meal result marker After Meal result marker Shows a Logbook entry The battery is low and needs to be changed A reminder has been set or will appear if the meter is in 12 hour setup Results are shown as mg dL or mmol L The 7 appears when viewing 7 day HI LO summary Shows it is too cold or too hot for your meter to test accurately Average Date format Cocking Handle Release Button Lancet Holder Lan...

Page 4: ...intendo DS gaming system or online Your DIDGET meter is designed with No Coding technology so the meter codes itself every time you insert a test strip This means you do not have to worry about getting inaccurate results due to miscoding or forgetting to code your meter Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar You can better understand your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low blo...

Page 5: ...iabetes care nurse set up for you You will earn the most points for testing four times a day every day Wash and dry your hands completely before handling the test strips Always keep the test strips in the original bottle Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing a test strip The bottle is made to keep the test strips dry Exposure to room humidity can damage your test strips Do not drop b...

Page 6: ...lood sugar Turn the Nintendo DS off remove the meter and replace the slide cover before testing your blood Before You Begin Testing 1 Read your user guide and all instructional materials provided in your meter kit before testing 2 Have all the materials you will need ready before you begin testing DIDGET meter CONTOUR test strips MICROLET 2 lancing device MICROLET lancets CONTOUR normal control so...

Page 7: ...full stop This will cock the device You can also pull and release the cocking handle Twist off the round protective lancet cap Be sure to save it for disposing of the used lancet Replace the gray endcap prior to getting your blood drop Wait to get your blood drop until you ve inserted your test strip Remove a test strip from the bottle Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have remove...

Page 8: ...o not squeeze around the puncture site Test immediately after a good blood drop has formed Use the Gray endcap Testing Your Blood Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood The blood is pulled into the test strip through the tip Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on top of the test st...

Page 9: ...ancets Use a new MICROLET lancet each time you test Expected Values Blood sugar values will vary depending on food intake medication dosages health stress or exercise Talk to your healthcare professional for the target value that is appropriate for you According to the American Diabetes Association standard medical practice goals for a person with diabetes 2 Before a meal 70 to 130 mg dL 2 hours a...

Page 10: ...e the bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip Check the expiration date Make sure the test strip does not appear torn or damaged Insert the gray end into the test strip port on the meter as shown The meter will turn on An image of a test strip with a flashing blood drop will appear to let you know the meter is ready to test NOTE Gently rock the control bottle before opening to...

Page 11: ...TE The does not indicate the control test result is within a specified range It only marks it as a control solution test Control tests will not be included in your averages or 7 day HI LO summary and will not add to your reward point totals Compare your control test result with the Control Range printed on the test strip bottle label or on the bottom of the test strip box Testing Control Solution ...

Page 12: ...the best treatment program for you Points When the DIDGET meter is plugged into the Nintendo DS system reward points are calculated from the stored blood test results Reward points can be used to unlock games purchase items in the game and unlock costumes and characters in the game and in the online community Please consult the Knock Em Downs Game Instruction Booklet for more information Reward po...

Page 13: ... s diabetes management software GLUCOFACTS DELUXE GLUCOFACTS DELUXE is for use by people 18 and over For a free download of the software go to www BayerGlucofacts com Games Connecting to the DIDGET Website Games Connecting to Nintendo DS Connecting to the Nintendo DS The DIDGET system is designed to work with the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite systems Clean your finger after testing before using...

Page 14: ...et up for Basic L 1 and Advanced L 2 Modes Your new DIDGET meter is pre set for the Basic Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in either the Basic or Advanced Mode FEATURE BASIC L 1 MODE ADVANCED L 2 MODE 7 day HI and LO summary the number of HI results above 180 mg dL and LO results below 72 mg dL during the last 7 day period and the total number of results during that period X X 14 day a...

Page 15: ... button to choose AM or PM Press M to move on to the Date Format setting Setting the Date Time and Sound Your DIDGET meter allows you to set the date time and sound You can view 12 or 24 hour time month day or day month and choose to have your meter beep or not To start press and hold the M button until you see the time displayed NOTES You may turn the meter off at any time during set up by pressi...

Page 16: ...information Press the or button to change from Basic L 1 to Advanced L 2 Press M to move on Setting the Date Format You can choose to see the date as either the m d or d m Press the or button to change the way you see the date Press M to move on to the Year setting Setting the Date Year Press the or button to change the Year Press M to move on to the Month setting Month Press the or button to chan...

Page 17: ...After Meal Test Reminder Using Advanced Mode After Meal Test Reminder The DIDGET meter can be set to remind you to test after a meal To choose how many hours after a meal you would like to test press the or button You can select 1 0 1 5 2 0 or 2 5 hours for your After Meal test reminder Press M one more time to finish your setup Congratulations You have just set up your DIDGET meter Using the Mark...

Page 18: ... M to set To mark a result with the After Meal marker press or until the flashes Press M to set To mark a result with the logbook press or until the flashes Press M to set Using the Next Test Reminder When the reminder sounds the meter will automatically turn on The meter will beep 20 times and the display will show the Before Meal test result you marked when you set the reminder Pressing any butt...

Page 19: ...g Press M Result is marked in memory as unique You should note this in your Clinilog logbook To Cancel a Next Test Reminder When the meter is off press M to turn on the meter The date and time will appear along with the Press or two times and the will disappear Press M to cancel the reminder After performing a test If the reminder sounds while you are playing a game or connected to a PC you will s...

Page 20: ...the most recent Each result will show the date and time of the test You can press or to scroll forward or backward through the results When appears on the display you have viewed all of the results in the memory Viewing Advanced Mode Results In Advanced L 2 Mode you have all of the options described in Basic L 1 Mode plus additional items available Press M to turn your meter on Wait 2 seconds and ...

Page 21: ...ry At the bottom of the display you will see the number of HI and LO results In the center of the display is the total number of results is the number of test results in the average Press to view the 7 day average You will see the average in the center of the display and the number of results along the bottom Press to view the 30 day average This will display the average in the center and the numb...

Page 22: ...er Service Error Codes and Symbols If you do not resolve the problem contact Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1 800 348 8100 WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO E7 Incorrect test strip type Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Make certain that you are using a CONTOUR test strip from Bayer Very fast blink means there is an error Steady blink means the meter is t...

Page 23: ...lay is not correct contact Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service Results are not displayed in expected units of measure mg dL This may affect the way you see your results Contact Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service 1 800 348 8100 Blood glucose results are never shown on the Nintendo DS system If you do not resolve the problem contact Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1 800 348 8100 Changing ...

Page 24: ... so may cause a malfunction Caring for the System Store the meter in the carrying case provided whenever possible Do not store food or snacks in your carrying case Wash hands and dry them thoroughly before handling to keep the meter and test strips free of oils and other contaminants Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the electronics or causing other malfunctions Do not carry the meter i...

Page 25: ...nd has been referenced to plasma serum values Methods calibrated to plasma serum can be 9 to 15 higher than the results of whole blood glucose assay methods Specifications Test Sample Whole blood Test Result Referenced to plasma serum and deproteinized whole blood Sample Volume 0 6 µL Measuring Range 20 600 mg dL Measuring Time 5 seconds Memory Feature Stores most recent 480 test results Battery Ty...

Page 26: ...e DIDGET blood glucose meter when used with any test strips other than CONTOUR test strips and therefore makes no warranty of the performance of the DIDGET meter when used with any test strips other than CONTOUR test strips or when the CONTOUR test strip is altered or modified in any manner 5 Bayer HealthCare makes no warranty of the performance of the DIDGET meter or test results when used with a...

Page 27: ...Changing the Battery Supplies When calling or writing for supplies be sure to include the number with the name of the replacement part or accessory item Call 1 800 348 8100 for our Free Batteries for Life program REPLACEMENT PARTS Part or Product Number Item 40030030 One 3 Vdc Lithium Battery DL2032 or CR2032 82530631 DIDGET User Guide 81322547 USB Mini Cable 81322571 DIDGET Game Instruction Bookl...

Page 28: ... instructions on how to correct this problem Please see below A timeout occurred while attempting to read and or write to the DIDGET s hardware Please consult the DIDGET s User Guide for instructions on how to correct this problem Please see below A device not found error occurred while attempting to read and or write to the DIDGET s hardware Please consult the DIDGET s User Guide for instructions...

Page 29: ... Coding logo are registered trademarks of Bayer DIDGET Knock Em Downs and No Coding are T T trademarks of Bayer Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo YSI is a trademark of YSI International 82530631 R Bayer HealthCare LLC Mishawaka IN 46544 USA www bayerdiabetes com us ...

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