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DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OBC_US 3/8/06 12:48 PM Page 3 Important Safety Information To be sure your meter is working properly, EVERY time you turn it on confirm that: ◗ All segments are visible in the display check display check Example ◗ The unit of measure is correct (mg/dL) ◗ The date and time are correct unit of measure time date Example ◗ The code number on the meter display matches the code number on the test strip vial Example

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DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page ii Read this first Each time you turn on your meter, the unit of measure will appear on the display with the R symbol. The unit of measure will also appear under every test result. You may misunderstand your blood glucose results if your meter is set to the incorrect unit of measure. Your meter’s unit of measure should be set to mg/dL. If your meter is set to the correct unit of measure, “mg/dL” will appear on the display. Your test result will not include a decimal point (Fig. 1). Do Not change this setting – this is the correct unit of measure...

DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page iii If your meter is set to the other unit of measure, “mmol/L” will appear on the display. The test result will include a decimal point (Fig. 2). Unless your doctor has told you to use this unit of measure, Do Not test your blood glucose. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 immediately for assistance. Fig. 2: mmol/L millimoles/liter decimal point Always confirm that the unit of measure is in mg/dL every time you test your blood glucose level. Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level,...

DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page iv Dear OneTouch® Ultra® System Owner: You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems available. This booklet has important information you must know about the OneTouch® Ultra® System. Please read it carefully. Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes control. A long-term study showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60%.* The results you get with the OneTouch® Ultra® System can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust...

About Your New System vi Ultra* Blood Glucose Monitoring System 4 OneTouch® Ultra* Blood Glucose Meter 5 OneTouch® Ultra* Meter Display 6 OneTouch® Ultra* Test Strips 8 Checking the Meter Display 10 with Control Solution 13 Testing Your Blood 20 Preparing the OneTouch® UltraSoft* Adjustable Blood Sampler 21 Fingertip Blood Sampling 24 Forearm Blood Sampling 25 Step-by-Step Test Procedure 28 Discarding Used Test Strips and Lancets 31 Using the Meter Memory 34 Downloading Test Results to a Caring for Your OneTouch" Ultra* System 46 OneTouch® UltraSoft* Adjustable

DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page vi About Your New System The OneTouch® Ultra® System uses the latest blood glucose monitoring technology. It measures the glucose content of a blood sample by means of an electrical current produced in the test strip and measured by the meter. Test results are “plasma-calibrated.” This makes it easier for you and your diabetes-care team to compare your meter results with laboratory tests. If you have been using another type of meter–one that provides whole-blood results–you may notice that your test results with the OneTouch® Ultra® System are...

DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page 1 The OneTouch® Ultra® Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of the OneTouch® Ultra® Blood Glucose Meter, OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips (may be sold separately), and OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution. These products have been designed, tested, and proven to work together to produce accurate blood glucose results. Use no other test strips or control solution other than OneTouch® Ultra® brand with your meter. CAUTION: If you cannot test due to a problem with your testing supplies, contact your healthcare professional or LifeScan Customer Service...

DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page 2 The OneTouch® Ultra® System is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples for glucose (sugar). It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for testing newborns. Before using any product to test your blood glucose, read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional. These recommendations apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the American...

DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page 3 Important Information ◗ Dehydration: Severe dehydration resulting from excessive water loss may cause false low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately. ◗ Low glucose results: If your test result is lower than 70 mg/dL or is shown as LO, it may mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). This may require immediate treatment according to your healthcare professional's recommendations. Although this result could be due to a test error, it is safer to treat first, and then repeat...

DCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page 4 The Complete OneTouch® Ultra® Blood Glucose Monitoring System OneTouch® Ultra® Meter OneTouch® UltraSoft ® Sterile Lancets Owner’s Booklet OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution Quick Reference Guide OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips (may be sold separately) OneTouch® UltraSoft ® Adjustable Blood Sampler ® Optional OneTouch UltraClear® Cap Carrying Case Warranty Registration Card Logbook 4