B) Using Safecare Auto Lancet Device
1) Unscrew the Auto-Lancet tip.
2) Insert a new lancet firmly into the carrier and pinch the lancet
to twist off the cover.
3) Replace the threaded tip.
4) The comfort tip offers five(5) different levels of skin
penetration. To select best depth, set as follows:
1-2 for soft or thin skin
3 for average skin thickness
4-5 for thick or calloused skin
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To select a desired depth, move the number to match the
arrow. For an even finer adjustment, the arrow may be placed
between any two numbers.
5) Next hold the tip in one hand and pull on the sliding barrel with
the other hand. The device will be cocked when a click is felt, as
the ends are pulled apart. Release the sleeve. It will
automatically move back to its original position near the
trigger Button.
6) Warm your fingers slightly to improve blood flow to you
fingertips.
7) Hold the loaded device against the side of your finger. Next
press the trigger and lift up the device.
8) Set aside the Auto-Lancet. Wait for a few seconds till a droplet
of blood is formed. Do not press hard or milk your fingers to
draw the blood. You may press your finger gently.
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For safety reasons, and to prevent cross-contamination,
discard the used lancet into an appropriate scrap or bio-
hazard container. Never allow another person to use a lancet
that has already been used.
C) Checking your Blood Glucose
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For best results, the test strip must be used immediately after opening from foil pack.
1) Open a new GM3+ strip from the foil pack.
2) Insert the test strip into the GM3+ Monitor with the arrow
pointing towards the monitor and facing upwards.
3) Press the POWER Button to turn on the monitor. It
displays initial message, followed by Code set on the monitor.
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Ensure that the calibration code displayed matches the calibration code of strips being used. If
not, change the calibration code of your monitor as explained in the Chapter 6 ‘Coding your
GM3+ for use.’
