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THE FOUR MEASURING MODES
The meter provides you with four modes for measuring, General,
AC, PC and QC. You can switch between each mode by:
1. Start with the meter switched off. Insert a test strip to turn on the
meter. The screen will display a flashing
“ ” and “Gen”.
2.
Press
▲
to switch between General, AC and PC mode.
3.
Press
M
to switch to QC mode.
CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING
Do a control solution test when:
⚫
You first receive the meter
⚫
At least once a week to routinely check the meter and test strips
⚫
You begin using a new vial of test strips
⚫
You suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly
⚫
Your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you
feel, or if you think the results are not accurate
⚫
Practicing the testing process, or
⚫
You have dropped or think you may have damaged the meter.
Performing a Control Solution Test
To perform a control solution test, you will need:
(b)
,
(c)
and
(d)
.
1.
Insert the test strip to turn on the meter
Insert the test strip into the meter. Wait for the meter to display
the “ ” and “ ”.