Q. May I share my GLUCOCARD® Shine Blood Glucose
Monitoring System (BGMS) and lancing device with
anyone else?
A. No. The BGMS and lancing device are intended for use
by a single user only; never share the BGMS or lancing
device with others.
Q. Can I use a different brand of test strips in the
GLUCOCARD Shine BGMS?
A. No. Only GLUCOCARD® Shine Test Strips should be used
with the GLUCOCARD Shine BGMS.
Q. Can abnormally high or low red blood cell count produce
inaccurate results?
A. Yes. An abnormally high or low red blood cell count
(hematocrit level over 60% or below 20%) may produce
inaccurate results.
Q. What is the BGMS’s battery life?
A. 1,000 tests.
Q. What batteries are used in the BGMS?
A. Two 3.0 V lithium batteries (disposable, type CR2032)
Q. What symbol displays on the meter when my batteries
should be replaced?
A.
Q. May I reuse my test strips?
A. No. Reusing test strips will produce an inaccurate
reading.
Q. What temperature should I store my test strips?
A. You should store your test strips in a cool and dry
place at a temperature of 34-86ºF (1-30ºC). Keep your
test strips away from direct sunlight or heat and do
not freeze.
Q. Is it OK to store my test strips in a box or another
storage unit?
A. No. Store test strips in the product’s original vial.
Close the vial tightly after taking out a test strip and
use the test strip immediately.
Q. May I use my test strips after the expiration date on
its vial?
A. No. Test strips used beyond the expiration date on the
vial may produce inaccurate results.
Q. If I use the HYPo indicator, what number should I enter
into the meter?
A. Before setting the HYPo indicator, ask your doctor or
diabetes nurse to help you decide what your
hypoglycemia level will be.
Q. What control solutions should I use to check my
GLUCOCARD Shine BGMS and Test Strips?
A. Only test your meter and test strips using the
GLUCOCARD® Shine Control Solutions (Control Level 1
and 2). These control solutions are specifically designed
for this meter and test strips to ensure that they are
working properly.
Q. Where do I find the GLUCOCARD Shine Control
Solution range?
A. The control solution range is printed on your test strip
vial. The ranges printed are for the GLUCOCARD Shine
Control Solutions only.
Q. Does the GLUCOCARD Shine Control Solution range
correlate with my blood glucose level?
A. No.
Q. What is the ideal temperature to check my blood sugars
or to run a control solution test?
A. Make sure your meter, test strips and control solution
are at room temperature before testing. A control
solution test must be done at room temperature
68-77ºF (20-25ºC).
Q. What is the ideal temperature for storing my control
solution bottles?
A. Always make certain the control solution bottle is
closed tightly and stored at a temperature of 46-86ºF
(8-30ºC).
Q. When should I run a control solution test?
A. When you want to practice the test procedure using the
control solution instead of blood
A. When using the meter for the first time
A. Whenever you open a new vial of test strips
A. If the meter or test strips do not function properly
A. If your symptoms are inconsistent with the blood
glucose test results and you feel that the meter or test
strips are not working properly
A. If you drop or damage the meter
A. When using the meter for blood glucose tests after any
disinfection procedure
Q. S hould I reuse the same sample site to test my blood
glucose levels?
A. No. Repeat puncturing at the same sample site may
cause pain or skin calluses (thick hard skin). Select a
different site each time you test.
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