OneTouch® Basic
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DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 Basic 3:27 PM Page i Blood Glucose Monitoring System Owner's Booklet Simple Easy To Handle Proven Accuracy

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page iii The OneTouch® Basic® Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for in vitro diagnostic use for quantitative determination of glucose in whole blood as an aid in monitoring effectiveness of diabetes management in the home and in clinical settings. It is not intended for use in the diagnosis of diabetes or for neonatal testing (newborns 0–4 weeks old).

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page iv CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (sugar), 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 Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Health Industry Manufacturers Association. IMPORTANT: The OneTouch® Basic® System kit contains many small parts: test...

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page v TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Infection Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page vi TESTING YOUR BLOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Abbreviated Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Detailed Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 — Getting a Drop of Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 — How to Test Your Blood . . . . ....

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page vii SETTING METER OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Entering and Using the Set-Up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Clock (Time and Date) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 — Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 — Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . ....

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page viii TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Doing a Daily Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Cleaning the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 SPECIFICATIONS ....

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You’ve chosen a very easy-to-use blood glucose monitoring system for home testing. When used properly, your OneTouch® Basic® System will give you the accurate test results you need, in just a few simple steps. Everything you need to know about using the OneTouch® Basic® System is included in this booklet. A free instructional videotape is also available by calling LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862. Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in controlling your diabetes. The results you get with...

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page 2 symptoms without consulting your healthcare professional. PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS If your test result is 60 mg/dL or lower, this indicates low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). The meter will display the test result along with the message danger call.dr. You should immediately treat hypoglycemia as recommended by your healthcare professional. The following information will be useful to you and your healthcare professional when using the OneTouch® Basic® System to monitor your blood glucose level. If you experience symptoms that are not...

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page 3 When testing, removal of the test strip prior to display of the blood glucose result may give you a false result. Extremes in hematocrit (the amount of red blood cells in the blood) can affect test results. Very high hematocrits (above 55%) and very low hematocrits (below 30%) can cause false results.1 Infection Control Use universal blood precautions. All patient samples and materials with which they come in contact are considered biohazards and should be handled as if capable of transmitting infection. Follow proper precautions in accordance...

DCO_06331801A_OTB_OB_US 11/25/03 3:27 PM Page 4 GETTING STARTED The OneTouch® Basic® Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of three main products: the OneTouch® Basic® Blood Glucose Meter, OneTouch® Basic®, Profile®, OneTouch® II Test Strips, and OneTouch® Normal Control Solution. These products have been designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test results. Only LifeScan manufactures OneTouch® Basic® System products. Attempting to substitute other products may affect the accuracy of your test results and limit the ability of LifeScan...