You must use the Check Strip:
■
At least once a day.
■
After cleaning the Meter.
■
Whenever your results are not
consistent with how you feel, or
when you think your results are
not accurate.
■
Whenever this message appears:
A 38
(example)
A not ok
redo A
Cleaning and Maintaining the
Check Strip
■
Make sure both sides of the Check
Strip are clean. If not, wipe with a
soft cloth or tissue dampened with
water. Dry completely.
■
Do not put blood, alcohol, Control
Solution, or any other fluid (except
water) on the Check Strip.
■
Do not scratch the Check Strip.
■
Do not leave the Check Strip in
sunlight for long periods of time.
CAUTION:
If your Check Strip
result falls outside the printed
range, the Meter is not working
properly.
DO NOT
use the Meter
to test your blood until you get
a Check Strip reading that is
within the printed range. For
assistance, call LifeScan
Technical Services.
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