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Table of Contents
Getting Started .................................................................................................... 1
Component Descriptions ............................................................................ 2
GIMA
Blood Glucose Meter ........................................................................ 3
Meter Display ............................................................................................. 5
GIMA
Blood Glucose Test Strips ................................................................ 7
GIMA
Glucose Control Solution .................................................................. 9
Installing the Battery ......................................................................................... 11
Meter Setup Before Testing ..............................................................................12
Performing a Quality Control Test ....................................................................19
Testing Your Blood ............................................................................................22
Step 1 – Getting a Drop of Blood ...............................................................22
Step 2 – Testing Blood Glucose ................................................................27
“HI” and “LO” Messages ............................................................................30
“Hypo” and “Hyper” Messages ..................................................................30
“Ketone” Message .....................................................................................31
Using the Meter Memory ...................................................................................32
Viewing Stored Records ............................................................................32
Clearing the Memory .................................................................................34
Transferring Records.................................................................................34
Maintenance .......................................................................................................36
Replacing the Battery ................................................................................36
Caring for Your
GIMA
Blood Glucose Monitoring System ..........................37
Suggested Testing Times and Target Goals....................................................38
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results .......................................................39
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................................40
Specifications ....................................................................................................42
Warranty .............................................................................................................43
Index of Symbols ...............................................................................................44
Index ...................................................................................................................45