Applying a Blood Sample
Normal Glucose Values
Before a meal (fasting) : <100 mg/dL
2 h after a meal: < 140mg/dL.
These ranges were cited from the American Diabetes Association, Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes, 2017.
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Warning:
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DO NOT point the test strip at anyone when ejecting.
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Used lancets and test strips are considered bio-hazardous. Dispose of used lancets and test strips in a clinical waste container
(Fig.34)
Sufficient
Blood
Insufficient
Blood
(Fig.35)
(Fig.36)
(Fig.37)
(Fig.38)
SAMPLE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM FINGER, PLAM, OR FOREARM
1. Introduce the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood. Blood sample will be automatically drawn into the test strip
(Fig.34) Discard the first drop of blood sample to prevent contamination.
2. Hold the tip of the test strip touching the blood drop until the meter beeps.
3. The meter will start to countdown as soon as the blood has completely filled the confirmation window of the test strip.
If applying an insuffcient blood sample, the error code (E-7) will appear on the display (Fig.35).
4. The test result will appear on the display in 5 seconds (Fig.36).
(with the voice function on, you will hear "Blood glucose
test result is ... milligram per deciliter.")
All results will be automatically stored into the meter memory (Fig.37).
5. The meter will automatically turn off after 2 minutes. You will hear "The meter will switch off shortly." if no further action.
6. After completing the test, push the strip ejector (Fig.38) or use a tissue paper to remove the test strip.
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