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Steps
Do This
Wait for result.
5.
Observe the companion screen.
a.
Note:
Do
NOT
pull the
FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
away until you hear
ONE
beep or see the image of the clock moving on your companion screen. This
means you have enough blood and the companion is reading your glucose.
Note:
If after
5
seconds your companion screen does
NOT
show the image
of a moving clock, the sample may be too small. You may add blood to
the same sample area of the test strip with which you started for up to
60
seconds from the time of the first application.
If
Then
The image of the clock
moving does NOT appear
after 5 seconds
Continue adding blood sample to the SAME
half-circle.
The companion beeps
once
Enough blood was applied.
Your blood glucose test
results appear in the
display (usually takes 5-7
seconds), and you hear
two beeps
The test is complete, go to the next step.
The companion beeps
three times
The test has failed. Repeat the test.
Go to Step 12 to troubleshoot error
messages.
The test result is complete when your blood glucose result is shown on the
b.
display screen and you hear two beeps.
Note:
On average, your results will display in
5
seconds. The time that the
companion takes depends on your blood glucose level. The higher your
glucose level, the longer it takes to get a result.
Steps
Do This
Decide if the blood
6.
glucose reading is
control solution.
If reading is
Then do this
Control
Use the scroll to select
1.
Control.
Press
2.
Enter button.
Scroll to select
3.
Yes.
Press
4.
Enter button.
Not control
Notice Control = No
Go on to the next step.
Decide if a Bolus needs
7.
to be delivered.
Notice
a.
Bolus is highlighted.
Press the
b.
Enter button.
Notice the
c.
Bolus menu is displayed. Decide what type of bolus to deliver and
refer to Section 8 of this User’s Guide to administer the bolus.
Note:
If a bolus is
NOT
needed, and you want to return to the
Home
screen,
scroll to highlight
Home
and press
Enter
button.
Go to the next step.
d.
Section 5: Testing Your Blood Glucose
5.2 Check Your Blood Glucose
Section 5: Testing Your Blood Glucose
5.2 Check Your Blood Glucose
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