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Beurer GL50
1 Getting to know your device
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1.1 Delivery scope, replacements and accessories .....................................................................4
1.2 Replacements .........................................................................................................................5
1.3 Functions of the device ..........................................................................................................5
1.4 Signs and symbols .................................................................................................................6
2 Warnings and safety notes
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3 Description of device and accessories
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3.1 Blood glucose monitor .........................................................................................................10
3.2 Lancing device and lancet needles ......................................................................................10
3.3 USB cover ............................................................................................................................11
3.4 Display symbols ...................................................................................................................11
3.5 test strips ..............................................................................................................................12
4 Initial use and basic settings
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4.1 Removing the battery insulation strips, replacing the batteries ...........................................13
4.2 Adjusting basic settings .......................................................................................................14
5 Taking measurements
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5.1 Preparing to take a blood sample .........................................................................................15
5.2 Preparing the lancing device for taking a sample .................................................................16
5.3 Taking a blood sample and measuring the glucose level .....................................................17
5.4 Reading the result and labelling measurements ...................................................................19
5.5. Post-processing and disposal .............................................................................................20
5.6 Evaluating measured blood glucose values .........................................................................21
5.7 Functional check using control solution ...............................................................................23
6 Measurement memory
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6.1 Displaying individual values ..................................................................................................26
6.2 Displaying average blood glucose values ............................................................................27
6.3 Displaying average blood glucose values for labelled values ..............................................27
6.4 Evaluating measured values on a PC ...................................................................................29
7 Storing, maintaining and disinfecting the device
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7.1 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................30
7.2 Disinfection ...........................................................................................................................30
8 Troubleshooting
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9 Technical specifications
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10 Comparison of measured values with laboratory values
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11 Usage limits for specialist personnel from the healthcare sector
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12 Warranty and customer service
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