BewellConnect - BW-GL1 - User Manual - 022017v1
BewellConnect - BW-GL1 - User Manual - 022017v1
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Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of blood:
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Wash and dry your hands before starting.
• Select the puncture site either at fingertips or another body parts (please see section
“Alternative Site Testing” (AST) on how to select the appropriate sites).
• Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and
let it air dry
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• Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
• Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting up the lancing device.
• Fingertip testing (h)
Press the lancing device’s tip firmly against the lower side of your fingertip. Press the
release button to prick your finger, then a click indicates that the puncture is complete.
• Blood from sites other than the fingertip (i)
Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap for AST. Pull the cocking control back
until it clicks. When lancing the forearm, upper arm or hand, avoid lancing the areas
with obvious veins because of excessive bleeding.
NOTE:
• Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the same spot may cause
soreness and calluses.
• Please consult your health care professional before you begin AST.
• It is recommended that you discard the first drop of blood as it might contain tissue fluid,
which may affect the test result.
7.3. PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
To perform a blood glucose test, you will need: (b), (c), (e) and (f).
1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter
Wait for the meter to display the “
” and “ “.
2. Select the appropriate measuring mode by pressing M.
3. Obtaining a blood sample (j)
Use the pre-set lancing device to puncture the desired site. Wipe off the first ap-
peared drop of blood with a clean cotton swab. The size of the drop should be at
least as big as
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(actual size), which is 0.7 microliter (μL) of volume. Gently squeeze
the punctured area to obtain another drop of blood. Be careful NOT to smear the
blood sample.
4. Apply the sample (k)
Gently apply the drop of blood to the absorbent hole of the test strip at a tilted
angle. Confirmation window should be completely filled if enough blood sample
has been applied. DO NOT remove your finger until you hear a beep sound.
NOTE:
• Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear the blood.
• If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes, the meter will
automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test strip to start a new test.
• The confirmation window should be filled with blood before the meter begins to count
down. NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip after the drop of blood has moved
away. Discard the used test strip and retest with a new one.
• If you have trouble filling the confirmation window, please contact your health care
professional or customer service for assistance.
5. Read Your Result
The result of your blood glucose test will appear after the meter counts down to 0.
The blood glucose result will be stored in the memory automatically.
RESULT READINGS
MESSAGE
WHAT IT MEANS
Lo
< 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L)*
KETONE
≥ 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L)**
Hi
> 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L)***
If the message “Lo” (Low) or “Hi” (High) appears, and you do not have any symptoms of
illness, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms or continue to get the same message,
please consult your healthcare professional and follow the treatment advice.
- If the message “Ketone” appears, it could mean that the blood acidity is increasing due
to the accumulation of substances called ketones bodies. First repeat the test, and if the
result is still the same, please urgently consult your healthcare professional and follow
the treatment advice.
*Hartman AF, Jaudon JC. Hypoglycemia. J Pediatr. 1937;11:1–36.
**American Diabetes Association: DKA (Ketoacidosis) & Ketones
*** American Diabetes AssociationHyperosmolar : Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)
6. Eject the used test strip (l)
Eject the test strip by pushing the eject button on the side. Use a sharp bin to
dispose of used test strips. The meter will switch itself off automatically.
Always follow the instructions in the lancing device insert when removing the lancet.
