Ascensia Diabetes Care Contour Plus User manual

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USER GUIDE
Uses only CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose test strips
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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Contour PLUS Meter User Guide –
United Kingdom, Ireland
March 11,2020
Ascensia Diabetes Care
Contour PLUS Meter User Guide – English
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WARNINGS
Serious Illness
• Capillary (fingerstick or Alternative Site) blood glucose
testing may not be clinically appropriate when peripheral
flow is decreased. Shock, severe hypotension,
hyperosmolar hyperglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and
occurrence of severe dehydration are examples of clinical
conditions that may adversely affect the measurement of
glucose in peripheral blood.1-3
Talk to Your Health Care Professional
• Before changing your medication based on test results,
• If your blood sugar reading is under 2.8 mmol/L , follow
medical advice immediately,
INTENDED USE
The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system (meter,
test strips and control solution) is intended for self-testing by
persons with diabetes and by health care professionals to
monitor glucose concentrations in fresh capillary whole blood
drawn from the fingertip or palm, arterial and venous whole
blood or neonatal blood. It is for the quantitative measurement
of glucose in whole blood from 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L.
It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only.
The CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose monitoring system may be
used as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of an individual’s
personal blood glucose control program. The CONTOUR PLUS
blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for the
diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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• If your blood sugar reading is over 13.9 mmol/L , wash and
dry your hands well and repeat the test with a new strip. If
you get a similar reading, call your health care professional
as soon as possible,
• About whether Alternative Site Testing (AST) is appropriate
for you.
Potential Biohazard
• Always wash your hands well with soap and water and
dry them well before and after testing, handling the meter,
lancing device or test strips.
• All blood glucose measuring systems are considered
biohazardous. Health care professionals or persons
using this system on multiple patients should follow the
infection control procedure approved by their facility. All
products or objects which come in contact with human
blood, even after cleaning, should be handled as if capable
of transmitting infectious diseases. The user should
follow the recommendations for prevention of blood-
borne transmissible diseases in health care settings as
recommended for potentially infectious human specimens.
• The lancing device provided with your kit is intended for
self-testing by a single patient. It must not be used on
more than one person due to the risk of infection.
• Use a new lancet each time you test because it is no
longer sterile after use.
• Always dispose of test strips and lancets as medical waste
or as advised by your health care professional. All products
that come in contact with human blood should be handled
as if capable of transmitting infectious diseases.
• Keep out of reach of children. This kit contains small parts
which could cause suffocation if accidentally swallowed.
• Keep batteries away from children. Lithium batteries are
poisonous. If swallowed, immediately contact your poison
control centre.
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• If your blood sugar reading is over 13.9 mmol/L , wash and
dry your hands well and repeat the test with a new strip. If
you get a similar reading, call your health care professional
as soon as possible,
• About whether Alternative Site Testing (AST) is appropriate
for you.
Potential Biohazard
• Always wash your hands well with soap and water and
dry them well before and after testing, handling the meter,
lancing device or test strips.
• All blood glucose measuring systems are considered
biohazardous. Health care professionals or persons
using this system on multiple patients should follow the
infection control procedure approved by their facility. All
products or objects which come in contact with human
blood, even after cleaning, should be handled as if capable
of transmitting infectious diseases. The user should
follow the recommendations for prevention of blood-
borne transmissible diseases in health care settings as
recommended for potentially infectious human specimens.
• The lancing device provided with your kit is intended for
self-testing by a single patient. It must not be used on
more than one person due to the risk of infection.
• Use a new lancet each time you test because it is no
longer sterile after use.
• Always dispose of test strips and lancets as medical waste
or as advised by your health care professional. All products
that come in contact with human blood should be handled
as if capable of transmitting infectious diseases.
• Keep out of reach of children. This kit contains small parts
which could cause suffocation if accidentally swallowed.
• Keep batteries away from children. Lithium batteries are
poisonous. If swallowed, immediately contact your poison
control centre.
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WARNINGS
Serious Illness
• Capillary (fingerstick or Alternative Site) blood glucose
testing may not be clinically appropriate when peripheral
flow is decreased. Shock, severe hypotension,
hyperosmolar hyperglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and
occurrence of severe dehydration are examples of clinical
conditions that may adversely affect the measurement of
glucose in peripheral blood.1-3
Talk to Your Health Care Professional
• Before changing your medication based on test results,
• If your blood sugar reading is under 2.8 mmol/L , follow
medical advice immediately,
INTENDED USE
The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system (meter,
test strips and control solution) is intended for self-testing by
persons with diabetes and by health care professionals to
monitor glucose concentrations in fresh capillary whole blood
drawn from the fingertip or palm, arterial and venous whole
blood or neonatal blood. It is for the quantitative measurement
of glucose in whole blood from 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L.
It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only.
The CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose monitoring system may be
used as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of an individual’s
personal blood glucose control program. The CONTOUR PLUS
blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for the
diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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PRECAUTIONS
• The CONTOUR®PLUS meter only works with
CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and CONTOUR®PLUS
controlsolution.
• Read your CONTOUR PLUS user guide, the lancing
device package insert and all instructional materials
provided in your meter kit before testing. Please follow all
instructions for use and care exactly as described to help
avoid inaccurate results.
• Examine product for missing, damaged, or broken parts.
If the test strip bottle is open inside a new box of strips,
do not use those strips. Contact Customer Service
for replacement parts. See the back cover for contact
information.
• Always keep the CONTOUR PLUS test strips in their original
bottle. Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing
a test strip. The bottle is designed to keep the test strips
dry. Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive
humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt. Exposure to room
humidity by leaving the bottle open or not storing the strips
in their original bottle can damage your test strips. This
could lead to inaccurate results. Do not use a test strip that
appears damaged or has been used.
• Check the expiry dates on your test strips and control
solution. Do not use the test strips or control solution if
the expiry date printed on the bottle label and carton has
passed. This can cause inaccurate results. For the control
solution, do not use if it has been six months since you
first opened the bottle. It will help to write the six month
discard date on the control solution label.
• If your control solution test result is out of range, call
Customer Service . See the back cover for contact
information. Do not use the meter for blood glucose testing
until you resolve this issue.
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• The meter has been designed to give accurate results at
temperatures between 5°C and 45°C . If you are outside
this range, you should not test. Whenever the meter is
moved from one location to another, allow approximately
20 minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of
the new location before performing a blood glucose test.
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when the
CONTOUR®PLUS meter is connected to a computer.
• Use only approved equipment from the manufacturer or
certified body such as UL or TUV.
• Your CONTOUR PLUS meter has been preset and locked to
display results in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per litre of
blood) .
Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point;
Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
Example: or
Check your display screen to be sure the results are
shown the right way. If not, contact Customer Service.
See the back cover for contact information.
• The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system has
a measuring range of 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L . This
means if your blood sugar result is less than 0.6 mmol/L
or more than 33.3 mmol/L your meter is unable to display
a number and will display a flashing “ ” or “ ” in the
centre of your meter display screen.
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• The meter has been designed to give accurate results at
temperatures between 5°C and 45°C . If you are outside
this range, you should not test. Whenever the meter is
moved from one location to another, allow approximately
20 minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of
the new location before performing a blood glucose test.
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when the
CONTOUR®PLUS meter is connected to a computer.
• Use only approved equipment from the manufacturer or
certified body such as UL or TUV.
• Your CONTOUR PLUS meter has been preset and locked to
display results in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per litre of
blood) .
Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point;
Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
Example: or
Check your display screen to be sure the results are
shown the right way. If not, contact Customer Service.
See the back cover for contact information.
• The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system has
a measuring range of 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L . This
means if your blood sugar result is less than 0.6 mmol/L
or more than 33.3 mmol/L your meter is unable to display
a number and will display a flashing “ ” or “ ” in the
centre of your meter display screen.
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®
PRECAUTIONS
• The CONTOUR®PLUS meter only works with
CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and CONTOUR®PLUS
controlsolution.
• Read your CONTOUR PLUS user guide, the lancing
device package insert and all instructional materials
provided in your meter kit before testing. Please follow all
instructions for use and care exactly as described to help
avoid inaccurate results.
• Examine product for missing, damaged, or broken parts.
If the test strip bottle is open inside a new box of strips,
do not use those strips. Contact Customer Service
for replacement parts. See the back cover for contact
information.
• Always keep the CONTOUR PLUS test strips in their original
bottle. Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing
a test strip. The bottle is designed to keep the test strips
dry. Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive
humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt. Exposure to room
humidity by leaving the bottle open or not storing the strips
in their original bottle can damage your test strips. This
could lead to inaccurate results. Do not use a test strip that
appears damaged or has been used.
• Check the expiry dates on your test strips and control
solution. Do not use the test strips or control solution if
the expiry date printed on the bottle label and carton has
passed. This can cause inaccurate results. For the control
solution, do not use if it has been six months since you
first opened the bottle. It will help to write the six month
discard date on the control solution label.
• If your control solution test result is out of range, call
Customer Service . See the back cover for contact
information. Do not use the meter for blood glucose testing
until you resolve this issue.
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Your Meter Features
Easy: The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system is
about simplicity. You will notice this the first time you use it.
Automatic: The CONTOUR®PLUS meter is designed with
No Coding technology, to automatically code itself every time
you insert a test strip. It will also automatically mark a control
solution test.
Enough Blood: The CONTOUR PLUS meter alerts you when a
test strip is underfilled and allows you to add more blood. Your
test strip is designed to easily "sip" the blood into the sample
tip. Do not drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test
strip.
Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose
monitoring system. We are proud to be your partner in helping
you manage your diabetes.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR PLUS meter ONLY works with
CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and CONTOUR®PLUS control
solution.
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GETTING
STARTED
TESTING SETUP AND USE TECHNICAL,
SERVICE & CARE
Intended Use, Important Safety Information ..................... i
Precautions .......................................................................iii
Your Meter Features .......................................................... v
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter ............................................. 2
Getting Ready to Test........................................................ 6
Getting the Blood Drop ................................................... 11
Testing Your Blood .......................................................... 11
Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm .............................. 15
Control Solution Testing .................................................. 20
Setting the Time, Date and Sound .................................. 24
Setup for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes .......... 27
Personalising LO, HI and Reminder Settings ................. 28
Using Marker and Reminder Features ............................ 30
Transferring Results to a Computer ................................ 36
Viewing Results: Basic Mode .......................................... 37
Viewing Results: Advanced Mode .................................. 39
Error Codes and Symbols ............................................... 42
Changing the Batteries ................................................... 46
Caring for Your Meter and Cleaning Your Meter ............. 48
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ..................... 49
Specifications .................................................................. 50
Service Information ......................................................... 55
Warranty .......................................................................... 56
Supplies........................................................................... 58
Table of Contents
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GETTING
STARTED
TESTING SETUP AND USE TECHNICAL,
SERVICE & CARE
Intended Use, Important Safety Information ..................... i
Precautions .......................................................................iii
Your Meter Features .......................................................... v
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter ............................................. 2
Getting Ready to Test........................................................ 6
Getting the Blood Drop ................................................... 11
Testing Your Blood .......................................................... 11
Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm .............................. 15
Control Solution Testing .................................................. 20
Setting the Time, Date and Sound .................................. 24
Setup for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes .......... 27
Personalising LO, HI and Reminder Settings ................. 28
Using Marker and Reminder Features ............................ 30
Transferring Results to a Computer ................................ 36
Viewing Results: Basic Mode .......................................... 37
Viewing Results: Advanced Mode .................................. 39
Error Codes and Symbols ............................................... 42
Changing the Batteries ................................................... 46
Caring for Your Meter and Cleaning Your Meter ............. 48
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ..................... 49
Specifications .................................................................. 50
Service Information ......................................................... 55
Warranty .......................................................................... 56
Supplies........................................................................... 58
Table of Contents
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®
Your Meter Features
Easy: The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system is
about simplicity. You will notice this the first time you use it.
Automatic: The CONTOUR®PLUS meter is designed with
No Coding technology, to automatically code itself every time
you insert a test strip. It will also automatically mark a control
solution test.
Enough Blood: The CONTOUR PLUS meter alerts you when a
test strip is underfilled and allows you to add more blood. Your
test strip is designed to easily "sip" the blood into the sample
tip. Do not drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test
strip.
Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose
monitoring system. We are proud to be your partner in helping
you manage your diabetes.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR PLUS meter ONLY works with
CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and CONTOUR®PLUS control
solution.
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GETTING
STARTED
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Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter
Using the Meter Buttons
• Press and hold the M button until the meter
turnson.
• Press and hold the M button until the meter
turnsoff.
• The ▲ or ▼ scroll buttons on the meter allow you
to scroll. You can hold the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll
continuously through a list.
• Press the M button to select the option that appears.
• To access Setup, with the meter off, press and hold
M for 3 seconds. See Setting the Time, Date and
Sound on page 24.
Press to scroll up
Press and hold
to keep scrolling
Press to
scroll down
Press and hold
to keep scrolling
Press and hold
for On/Off, Enter
or Memory Recall
Data
Port
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Test Strip
Port
Memory
Button
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GETTING
STARTED
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Test Strip
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Test Strip
Grey End
Insert this end into the
test strip port
Sample Tip
Blood sample pulled in here
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GETTING
STARTED
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Test Strip
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Test Strip
Grey End
Insert this end into the
test strip port
Sample Tip
Blood sample pulled in here
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GETTING
STARTED
®
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter
Using the Meter Buttons
• Press and hold the M button until the meter
turnson.
• Press and hold the M button until the meter
turnsoff.
• The ▲ or ▼ scroll buttons on the meter allow you
to scroll. You can hold the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll
continuously through a list.
• Press the M button to select the option that appears.
• To access Setup, with the meter off, press and hold
M for 3 seconds. See Setting the Time, Date and
Sound on page 24.
Press to scroll up
Press and hold
to keep scrolling
Press to
scroll down
Press and hold
to keep scrolling
Press and hold
for On/Off, Enter
or Memory Recall
Data
Port
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Test Strip
Port
Memory
Button
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GETTING
STARTED
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Your Meter Overview
Your Meter Display
The picture below shows all the symbols that appear
on your meter display. To view, with the meter off, press
and hold ▲ or ▼. All display segments will appear
for 10 seconds. If you need more than 10 seconds to
check the display, press and hold ▲ or ▼ again.
While all characters are displayed, it is very
important to verify that is fully displayed. If
there are missing segments, see Error Codes and
Symbols on page 42. This may affect the way you
see your results.
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GETTING
STARTED
Your Meter Overview
Top area on the display presenting date and time.
Pre-meal result marker.
Post-meal result marker.
Identifies a Diary entry.
Indicates a reminder has been set.
Centre area on the display that shows either
your test result or any error codes.
The meter is ready to test.
Control solution result marker.
Indicates it is too cold or too hot for your meter
to test accurately.
Indicates Average.
Results are displayed as mmol/L or mg/dL. The
7 appears when viewing 7-day HI–LO summary.
Day/month format.
The batteries are low and need to be changed,
and will remain on display until batteries are
changed.
Appears if the meter is in 12-hour setup.
Indicates sound is turned on.
Icon What it Means
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GETTING
STARTED
Your Meter Overview
Top area on the display presenting date and time.
Pre-meal result marker.
Post-meal result marker.
Identifies a Diary entry.
Indicates a reminder has been set.
Centre area on the display that shows either
your test result or any error codes.
The meter is ready to test.
Control solution result marker.
Indicates it is too cold or too hot for your meter
to test accurately.
Indicates Average.
Results are displayed as mmol/L or mg/dL. The
7 appears when viewing 7-day HI–LO summary.
Day/month format.
The batteries are low and need to be changed,
and will remain on display until batteries are
changed.
Appears if the meter is in 12-hour setup.
Indicates sound is turned on.
Icon What it Means
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GETTING
STARTED
®
Your Meter Overview
Your Meter Display
The picture below shows all the symbols that appear
on your meter display. To view, with the meter off, press
and hold ▲ or ▼. All display segments will appear
for 10 seconds. If you need more than 10 seconds to
check the display, press and hold ▲ or ▼ again.
While all characters are displayed, it is very
important to verify that is fully displayed. If
there are missing segments, see Error Codes and
Symbols on page 42. This may affect the way you
see your results.
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TESTING
Getting Ready to Test
Getting Ready to Test
WARNING
• All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous
and can potentially transmit infectious diseases,
even after you have performed cleaning. See
Caring for Your Meter on page 48.
• Always wash your hands well with soap and
water and dry them well before and after
testing, handling the meter, lancing device or
test strips.
Read your CONTOUR PLUS user guide, the
lancing device insert and all instructional materials
provided in your meter kit before testing. Please
follow all instructions for use and care exactly
asdescribed.
Examine product for missing, damaged, or broken
parts. If the test strip bottle is open inside a new
box of strips, do not use those strips. Contact
Customer Service for replacement parts. See the
back cover for contact information.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR®PLUS meter only
works with CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and
CONTOUR®PLUS controlsolutions.
Have all the materials you will need ready before you
begin testing. This includes your CONTOURPLUS
meter, CONTOUR PLUS test strips, and the
lancing device and lancets. You may also need
CONTOUR PLUS control solution to perform a quality
control check. CONTOUR PLUS test strips and
CONTOUR PLUS control solutions are sold separately
if not included in the meter kit.
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TESTING Preparing the Lancing Device
Preparing the Lancing Device
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
The lancing device provided with your kit is
intended for self-testing by a single patient.
It must not be used on more than one person
due to the risk of infection.
WARNING
• Dispose of the used lancet as medical
waste or as advised by your health care
professional.
• Do not reuse lancets. Use a new lancet
each time you test.
For Alternative Site Testing instructions, see Alternative
Site Testing (AST) - Palm on page 15.
1. Remove the endcap from the lancing device.
The lancing device graphics are for illustration
purposes only. Your lancing device may look
different. Refer to your lancing device insert
for detailed instructions on preparing the
lancing device.
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TESTING Preparing the Lancing Device
Preparing the Lancing Device
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
The lancing device provided with your kit is
intended for self-testing by a single patient.
It must not be used on more than one person
due to the risk of infection.
WARNING
• Dispose of the used lancet as medical
waste or as advised by your health care
professional.
• Do not reuse lancets. Use a new lancet
each time you test.
For Alternative Site Testing instructions, see Alternative
Site Testing (AST) - Palm on page 15.
1. Remove the endcap from the lancing device.
The lancing device graphics are for illustration
purposes only. Your lancing device may look
different. Refer to your lancing device insert
for detailed instructions on preparing the
lancing device.
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TESTING
Getting Ready to Test
Getting Ready to Test
WARNING
• All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous
and can potentially transmit infectious diseases,
even after you have performed cleaning. See
Caring for Your Meter on page 48.
• Always wash your hands well with soap and
water and dry them well before and after
testing, handling the meter, lancing device or
test strips.
Read your CONTOUR PLUS user guide, the
lancing device insert and all instructional materials
provided in your meter kit before testing. Please
follow all instructions for use and care exactly
asdescribed.
Examine product for missing, damaged, or broken
parts. If the test strip bottle is open inside a new
box of strips, do not use those strips. Contact
Customer Service for replacement parts. See the
back cover for contact information.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR®PLUS meter only
works with CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and
CONTOUR®PLUS controlsolutions.
Have all the materials you will need ready before you
begin testing. This includes your CONTOURPLUS
meter, CONTOUR PLUS test strips, and the
lancing device and lancets. You may also need
CONTOUR PLUS control solution to perform a quality
control check. CONTOUR PLUS test strips and
CONTOUR PLUS control solutions are sold separately
if not included in the meter kit.
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TESTING
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Preparing the Lancing Device
3. Insert the lancet firmly
into the lancing device
until it comes to a full
stop.
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Save it for disposing
of the used lancet.
2. Loosen the round
protective cap on a
lancet by rotating it
¼ turn, but do not
remove it.
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TESTING
5. Replace the endcap.
Preparing the Lancing Device
6. Rotate the endcap dial
to adjust the puncture
depth. The amount
of pressure applied
to the puncture site
also affects puncture
depth.
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TESTING
5. Replace the endcap.
Preparing the Lancing Device
6. Rotate the endcap dial
to adjust the puncture
depth. The amount
of pressure applied
to the puncture site
also affects puncture
depth.
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TESTING
®
Preparing the Lancing Device
3. Insert the lancet firmly
into the lancing device
until it comes to a full
stop.
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Save it for disposing
of the used lancet.
2. Loosen the round
protective cap on a
lancet by rotating it
¼ turn, but do not
remove it.
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TESTING
®
Inserting the Test Strip
Inserting the Test Strip
1. Remove a CONTOUR®PLUS test strip
from the bottle. Tightly close the
bottle lid immediately after you have
removed the test strip.
HINT: After the test strip is inserted, if you do not
apply blood to the test strip within 3 minutes,
the meter will turn off. Remove the test strip and
reinsert it to begin a test.
This will turn the meter on.
An image of a test strip with
a flashing blood drop
will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
2. Hold the test strip with
the grey end facing up
toward themeter.
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st str
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r
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ave
3. Insert the grey end
firmly into the test
strip port until the
meter beeps.
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TESTING Testing Your Blood
1. Press the lancing
device firmly against the
puncture site and press
the release button.
Getting the Blood Drop - Fingertip
Testing
2. Stroke your hand and
finger towards the
puncture site to form a
drop of blood. Do not
squeeze around the
puncture site.
3. Test immediately after
a good blood drop
hasformed.
Suggested drop size
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TESTING Testing Your Blood
1. Press the lancing
device firmly against the
puncture site and press
the release button.
Getting the Blood Drop - Fingertip
Testing
2. Stroke your hand and
finger towards the
puncture site to form a
drop of blood. Do not
squeeze around the
puncture site.
3. Test immediately after
a good blood drop
hasformed.
Suggested drop size
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TESTING
®
Inserting the Test Strip
Inserting the Test Strip
1. Remove a CONTOUR®PLUS test strip
from the bottle. Tightly close the
bottle lid immediately after you have
removed the test strip.
HINT: After the test strip is inserted, if you do not
apply blood to the test strip within 3 minutes,
the meter will turn off. Remove the test strip and
reinsert it to begin a test.
This will turn the meter on.
An image of a test strip with
a flashing blood drop
will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
2. Hold the test strip with
the grey end facing up
toward themeter.
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st str
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3. Insert the grey end
firmly into the test
strip port until the
meter beeps.
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TESTING
®
Testing Your Blood
4. Immediately touch the tip of
the test strip to the drop of
blood. The blood is pulled
into the test strip through
thetip.
Fingertip testing
Hold the tip of the
test strip in the
blood drop until
the meter beeps.
Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood
on top of the test strip or you could get inaccurate
results or errors.
If the first blood drop is
not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a
strip underfill screen image
.
You have about 30 seconds
to apply more blood to the
same strip. If you are not
able to apply enough blood
within that time, an error
code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional and start over
with a new strip.
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TESTING
NOTE: You can set your meter to use meal marker
options. See Advanced Mode settings (L-2) on
pages 27–29. If you want to mark your result
you will need to do it before removing the test strip.
Testing Your Blood
5. After a beep, you will see the
meter count down 5 seconds
and your blood test result is
displayed and automatically
stored in the meter memory.
Please do not touch the test
strip during the countdown as
this may result in an error.
6. Remove the test strip to
turn your meter off. Dispose
of the used test strip
as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional.
7. Always wash your hands
well with soap and water and
dry them well before and after
testing, handling the meter,
lancing device or test strips.
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TESTING
NOTE: You can set your meter to use meal marker
options. See Advanced Mode settings (L-2) on
pages 27–29. If you want to mark your result
you will need to do it before removing the test strip.
Testing Your Blood
5. After a beep, you will see the
meter count down 5 seconds
and your blood test result is
displayed and automatically
stored in the meter memory.
Please do not touch the test
strip during the countdown as
this may result in an error.
6. Remove the test strip to
turn your meter off. Dispose
of the used test strip
as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional.
7. Always wash your hands
well with soap and water and
dry them well before and after
testing, handling the meter,
lancing device or test strips.
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TESTING
®
Testing Your Blood
4. Immediately touch the tip of
the test strip to the drop of
blood. The blood is pulled
into the test strip through
thetip.
Fingertip testing
Hold the tip of the
test strip in the
blood drop until
the meter beeps.
Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood
on top of the test strip or you could get inaccurate
results or errors.
If the first blood drop is
not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a
strip underfill screen image
.
You have about 30 seconds
to apply more blood to the
same strip. If you are not
able to apply enough blood
within that time, an error
code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional and start over
with a new strip.
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TESTING
®
WARNING
You should consult with your health care
professional for glucose values specific to
yourneeds.
• If your blood sugar reading is under 2.8mmol/L,
follow medical advice immediately.
• If your blood sugar reading is over 13.9mmol/L,
wash and dry your hands well and repeat the
test with a new strip. If you get a similar result,
call your health care professional as soon as
possible.
• Always consult your health care professional
before changing your medication based on
testresults.
Expected Test Result Values
Expected Test Result Values
Blood sugar values will vary depending on food
intake, medication dosages, health, stress, or activity.
Non-diabetic plasma glucose concentrations are
normally maintained within a relatively narrow range,
approximately 3.9mmol/L–6.1 mmol/L in the fasting
state.4
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TESTING Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm
Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm
WARNING
Ask your health care professional if Alternative
Site Testing is right for you.
IMPORTANT: For Alternative Site Testing, use the clear
endcap. Your CONTOUR®PLUS meter can be used for
fingertip or palm testing. See the lancing device insert
for detailed instructions on Alternative Site Testing.
IMPORTANT: Do not use AST under the following
conditions:
• If you think your blood sugar is low
• When blood sugar is changing rapidly (after a meal,
insulin dose or exercise)
• If you are unable to feel symptoms of low blood
sugar (hypoglycaemic unawareness)
• If you get alternative site blood sugar results that do
not agree with how you feel
• During illness or times of stress
• If you will be driving a car or operating machinery
Alternative Site results may be different from fingertip
results when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g.,
after a meal, after taking insulin, or during or after
exercise). Additionally, glucose levels may not rise as
high or fall as low as levels in the fingertip. As such,
fingertip results may identify hypoglycaemic levels
sooner than alternative site results.
Alternative Site Testing is recommended only when it
is more than 2 hours after a meal, diabetes medication
orexercise.
If you do not have a clear endcap to perform AST,
contact Customer Service. See the back cover for
contactinformation.
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TESTING Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm
Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm
WARNING
Ask your health care professional if Alternative
Site Testing is right for you.
IMPORTANT: For Alternative Site Testing, use the clear
endcap. Your CONTOUR®PLUS meter can be used for
fingertip or palm testing. See the lancing device insert
for detailed instructions on Alternative Site Testing.
IMPORTANT: Do not use AST under the following
conditions:
• If you think your blood sugar is low
• When blood sugar is changing rapidly (after a meal,
insulin dose or exercise)
• If you are unable to feel symptoms of low blood
sugar (hypoglycaemic unawareness)
• If you get alternative site blood sugar results that do
not agree with how you feel
• During illness or times of stress
• If you will be driving a car or operating machinery
Alternative Site results may be different from fingertip
results when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g.,
after a meal, after taking insulin, or during or after
exercise). Additionally, glucose levels may not rise as
high or fall as low as levels in the fingertip. As such,
fingertip results may identify hypoglycaemic levels
sooner than alternative site results.
Alternative Site Testing is recommended only when it
is more than 2 hours after a meal, diabetes medication
orexercise.
If you do not have a clear endcap to perform AST,
contact Customer Service. See the back cover for
contactinformation.
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TESTING
®
WARNING
You should consult with your health care
professional for glucose values specific to
yourneeds.
• If your blood sugar reading is under 2.8mmol/L,
follow medical advice immediately.
• If your blood sugar reading is over 13.9mmol/L,
wash and dry your hands well and repeat the
test with a new strip. If you get a similar result,
call your health care professional as soon as
possible.
• Always consult your health care professional
before changing your medication based on
testresults.
Expected Test Result Values
Expected Test Result Values
Blood sugar values will vary depending on food
intake, medication dosages, health, stress, or activity.
Non-diabetic plasma glucose concentrations are
normally maintained within a relatively narrow range,
approximately 3.9mmol/L–6.1 mmol/L in the fasting
state.4
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TESTING
®
The lancing device graphics are for illustration
purposes only.
Getting a Blood Drop for
Alternative
Site Testing
1. Wash your hands and
the puncture site with
soap and warm water.
Rinse and dry well.
2. Attach the clear AST
endcap to the lancing
device. Refer to
the lancing device
insert for detailed
instructions.
3. Select a puncture site
from a fleshy area on
the palm. Avoid veins,
moles, bones, and
tendons.
4. Press the lancing
device firmly against
puncture site and
then press the release
button.
Getting a Blood Drop for Alternative
Site Testing
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TESTING
6. Lift the device straight
up and away from the
skin without smearing
the blood.
7. Test immediately after
you have formed a
small, round blood
drop.
Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop
of blood. The blood is pulled into the test strip through
the tip.
Do not test the blood sample from palm if you get:
• Smeared blood
• Clotted blood
• Runny blood
• Clear fluid mixed with the blood
Getting a Blood Drop for Alternative Site Testing
5. Maintain steady
pressure until a small,
round blood drop
forms.
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TESTING
6. Lift the device straight
up and away from the
skin without smearing
the blood.
7. Test immediately after
you have formed a
small, round blood
drop.
Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop
of blood. The blood is pulled into the test strip through
the tip.
Do not test the blood sample from palm if you get:
• Smeared blood
• Clotted blood
• Runny blood
• Clear fluid mixed with the blood
Getting a Blood Drop for Alternative Site Testing
5. Maintain steady
pressure until a small,
round blood drop
forms.
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TESTING
®
The lancing device graphics are for illustration
purposes only.
Getting a Blood Drop for Alternative
Site Testing
1. Wash your hands and
the puncture site with
soap and warm water.
Rinse and dry well.
2. Attach the clear AST
endcap to the lancing
device. Refer to
the lancing device
insert for detailed
instructions.
3. Select a puncture site
from a fleshy area on
the palm. Avoid veins,
moles, bones, and
tendons.
4. Press the lancing
device firmly against
puncture site and
then press the release
button.
Getting a Blood Drop for Alternative
Site Testing
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TESTING
®
Getting a Blood Drop for
Alternative
Site Testing
If the first blood drop is
not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a
strip underfill screen image
.
You have about 30 seconds
to apply more blood to the
same strip. If you are not
able to apply enough blood
within that time, an error
code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional and start over
with a new strip.
Please see Expected Test Result Values on page 14.
8. Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until
the meter beeps. Do not press the tip against the
skin or place the blood on top of the test strip or you
could get inaccurate results or errors.
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TESTING Ejecting and Disposing of the
Used Lancet
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
• The lancing device, lancets and test strips are
for single-patient use. Do not share them with
anyone including other family members. Do
not use on multiple patients.5,6
• Always dispose of the used test strip and
lancet as medical waste or as advised by your
health care professional.
• Do not reuse lancets. Use a new lancet
each time you test.
1. Do not use your
fingers to remove the
lancet from the lancing
device. The lancing
device provided
with your kit has an
automatic lancet
ejection feature.
2. Refer to the separate
lancing device insert,
if provided with your
kit, for instructions
on automatic
ejection of the lancet.
Ejecting and Disposing of the Used Lancet
WARNING
• Dispose of the used lancet as medical
waste or as advised by your health care
professional.
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TESTING Ejecting and Disposing of the
Used Lancet
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
• The lancing device, lancets and test strips are
for single-patient use. Do not share them with
anyone including other family members. Do
not use on multiple patients.5,6
• Always dispose of the used test strip and
lancet as medical waste or as advised by your
health care professional.
• Do not reuse lancets. Use a new lancet
each time you test.
1. Do not use your
fingers to remove the
lancet from the lancing
device. The lancing
device provided
with your kit has an
automatic lancet
ejection feature.
2. Refer to the separate
lancing device insert,
if provided with your
kit, for instructions
on automatic
ejection of the lancet.
Ejecting and Disposing of the Used Lancet
WARNING
• Dispose of the used lancet as medical
waste or as advised by your health care
professional.
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TESTING
®
Getting a Blood Drop for Alternative
Site Testing
If the first blood drop is
not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a
strip underfill screen image
.
You have about 30 seconds
to apply more blood to the
same strip. If you are not
able to apply enough blood
within that time, an error
code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional and start over
with a new strip.
Please see Expected Test Result Values on page 14.
8. Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until
the meter beeps. Do not press the tip against the
skin or place the blood on top of the test strip or you
could get inaccurate results or errors.
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TESTING
0
Control Solution Testing
Quality Control
CAUTION: Check the expiry date
on the test strip bottle and the
expiry and discard dates on the
control solution bottle. DO NOT
useexpired materials.
CAUTION: Use only CONTOUR®PLUS
control solution with your CONTOUR®PLUS
test strips. Using any other control
solution may cause inaccurate results.
• Shake the control solution bottle well,
about 15 times before every use.
• Unmixed control solution may cause
inaccurate results.
You should perform a control test when:
• Using your meter for the first time.
• You open a new bottle or package of test strips.
• You think your meter may not be working properly.
• You have repeated, unexpected blood
glucoseresults.
Control Solution Testing
WARNING
Shake the control solution well before testing.
WARNING
• Do not calibrate your continuous glucose
monitoring device from a control result.
• Do not calculate a bolus based on a control result.
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TESTING Control Solution Testing
1. Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap
the lid closed.
2. Hold the test strip with the
grey end facing up.
3. Insert the grey end into the
test strip port on the meter
until the meter beeps.
4. This will turn the meter on.
An image of a test strip
with a flashing blood drop
will appear letting you
know the meter is ready
to test.
5. Shake the control solution bottle well,
about 15times before every use.
Normal control solution is available separately. You can test
your CONTOUR®PLUS meter with control solution when the
temperature is 15°C–35°C. Always use CONTOUR®PLUS
control solutions. Other brands could present incorrect
results. If you need help locating CONTOUR PLUS control
solutions, contact Customer Service. See the back cover
for contact information.
6. Remove the bottle cap and use a tissue to wipe
away any solution around the bottle tip before
dispensing a drop.
7. Squeeze a small drop of solution onto a clean
nonabsorbent surface.
Do not apply control solution to your fingertip or
to the test strip directly from the bottle.
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TESTING Control Solution Testing
1. Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap
the lid closed.
2. Hold the test strip with the
grey end facing up.
3. Insert the grey end into the
test strip port on the meter
until the meter beeps.
4. This will turn the meter on.
An image of a test strip
with a flashing blood drop
will appear letting you
know the meter is ready
to test.
5. Shake the control solution bottle well,
about 15times before every use.
Normal control solution is available separately. You can test
your CONTOUR®PLUS meter with control solution when the
temperature is 15°C–35°C. Always use CONTOUR®PLUS
control solutions. Other brands could present incorrect
results. If you need help locating CONTOUR PLUS control
solutions, contact Customer Service. See the back cover
for contact information.
6. Remove the bottle cap and use a tissue to wipe
away any solution around the bottle tip before
dispensing a drop.
7. Squeeze a small drop of solution onto a clean
nonabsorbent surface.
Do not apply control solution to your fingertip or
to the test strip directly from the bottle.
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TESTING
0
Control Solution Testing
Quality Control
CAUTION: Check the expiry date
on the test strip bottle and the
expiry and discard dates on the
control solution bottle. DO NOT
useexpired materials.
CAUTION: Use only CONTOUR®PLUS
control solution with your CONTOUR®PLUS
test strips. Using any other control
solution may cause inaccurate results.
• Shake the control solution bottle well,
about 15 times before every use.
• Unmixed control solution may cause
inaccurate results.
You should perform a control test when:
• Using your meter for the first time.
• You open a new bottle or package of test strips.
• You think your meter may not be working properly.
• You have repeated, unexpected blood
glucoseresults.
Control Solution Testing
WARNING
Shake the control solution well before testing.
WARNING
• Do not calibrate your continuous glucose
monitoring device from a control result.
• Do not calculate a bolus based on a control result.
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TESTING
®
10. The meter will count
down for 5 seconds and
the control test result will
display on the meter.
It will be automatically
marked as a control test
and stored in the Diary.
Control test results will not
be included in your blood
glucose averages or the
7-day HI-LO summary.
NOTE: The does not indicate the control test
result is within the specified range. It only marks it
as a control solution test. It will not be included in
your averages.
8. Immediately touch the
tip of the test strip to the
drop of control solution.
Control Solution Testing
9. Hold the tip in the drop until the meter beeps.
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TESTING
CAUTION: If the result you get does not fall within
the range listed on the test strip bottle label or
carton, there may be a problem with the test strips,
the meter or your testing technique.
If your control test result is out of range, do
not use your CONTOUR®PLUS meter for blood
glucose testing until you resolve the issue.
Contact Customer Service. See the back cover for
contactinformation.
IMPORTANT: To ensure accuracy of your
blood glucose test results and accuracy of your
control test results, use only CONTOUR®PLUS
controlsolutions.
12. Remove the test strip
and dispose of it as
medical waste or as
advised by your health
care professional.
Control Solution Testing
11. Compare your control test result
with the range printed on the test
strip bottle or the bottom of the test
strip box.
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TESTING
CAUTION: If the result you get does not fall within
the range listed on the test strip bottle label or
carton, there may be a problem with the test strips,
the meter or your testing technique.
If your control test result is out of range, do
not use your CONTOUR®PLUS meter for blood
glucose testing until you resolve the issue.
Contact Customer Service. See the back cover for
contactinformation.
IMPORTANT: To ensure accuracy of your
blood glucose test results and accuracy of your
control test results, use only CONTOUR®PLUS
controlsolutions.
12. Remove the test strip
and dispose of it as
medical waste or as
advised by your health
care professional.
Control Solution Testing
11. Compare your control test result
with the range printed on the test
strip bottle or the bottom of the test
strip box.
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TESTING
®
10. The meter will count
down for 5 seconds and
the control test result will
display on the meter.
It will be automatically
marked as a control test
and stored in the Diary.
Control test results will not
be included in your blood
glucose averages or the
7-day HI-LO summary.
NOTE: The does not indicate the control test
result is within the specified range. It only marks it
as a control solution test. It will not be included in
your averages.
8. Immediately touch the
tip of the test strip to the
drop of control solution.
Control Solution Testing
9. Hold the tip in the drop until the meter beeps.
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®
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Your CONTOUR®PLUS meter allows you to set the date,
time, and sound as you like them.
• You can view 12- or 24-hour time;
• month/day or day.month; and
• choose to have your meter beep or not.
To get into setup mode when the meter is off, press
and hold M for 3 seconds. A complete display will
briefly appear, then numbers will flash in the top left
corner of the display.
Setting the Time
With the flashing on
the display, press ▲ or ▼ to
select the (with AM and
PM) or setting.
Press M to set.
The number in the hour
position will now flash. Press
▲ or ▼ until you reach the
current hour.
Press M to set.
The minute will now flash.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the
current minute.
Press M to set.
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Setting the Time, Date and Sound
If you selected a 12-hour
time setting, the or
will now flash. Press ▲ or ▼
to select AM or PM.
Press M to set.
Setting the Month and Day Format
d.m will now flash on the
display. Press ▲ or ▼ to
select the format you wish
(m/d for month/day format or
d.m for day.month format).
Press M to set.
Setting the Date
The year will be flashing.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the
current year.
Press M to set.
The month will now flash.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select
the month.
Press M to set.
The day will now flash. Press
▲ or ▼ to select the day.
Press M to set.
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SETUP AND USE
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
If you selected a 12-hour
time setting, the or
will now flash. Press ▲ or ▼
to select AM or PM.
Press M to set.
Setting the Month and Day Format
d.m will now flash on the
display. Press ▲ or ▼ to
select the format you wish
(m/d for month/day format or
d.m for day.month format).
Press M to set.
Setting the Date
The year will be flashing.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the
current year.
Press M to set.
The month will now flash.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select
the month.
Press M to set.
The day will now flash. Press
▲ or ▼ to select the day.
Press M to set.
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SETUP AND USE
®
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Your CONTOUR®PLUS meter allows you to set the date,
time, and sound as you like them.
• You can view 12- or 24-hour time;
• month/day or day.month; and
• choose to have your meter beep or not.
To get into setup mode when the meter is off, press
and hold M for 3 seconds. A complete display will
briefly appear, then numbers will flash in the top left
corner of the display.
Setting the Time
With the flashing on
the display, press ▲ or ▼ to
select the (with AM and
PM) or setting.
Press M to set.
The number in the hour
position will now flash. Press
▲ or ▼ until you reach the
current hour.
Press M to set.
The minute will now flash.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the
current minute.
Press M to set.
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SETUP AND USE
®
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Sound
The flashing bell symbol will
now appear on the display
along with the word .
This option controls whether
you want to hear the beep
sound during testing.
To turn the beep sound off
during testing, press ▲ or ▼
to display .
Press M to set.
After setting the sound,
will flash. To keep your meter
in Basic Mode, press M to
set. To change your meter
to Advanced Mode, press ▲
or ▼ to change to , and
press M to set.
If you are using Basic Mode
( will appear on your
display), you have completed
your meter setup.
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SETUP AND USE
Setup for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
Your new CONTOUR®PLUS meter is pre-set for the Basic
Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in either
the Basic or Advanced Mode.
Setup for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
• 7-day HI and LO summary
• 14-day average
• 480 test result memory
• 7-day HI and LO summary
• 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages
• 480 test result memory
• Pre- and post-meal markers
• 30-day pre- and post-meal
averages
• Selectable post-meal
reminders 2.5; 2.0; 1.5;
1.0hours.
• Personal HI and LO test
settings
Your meter is pre-set to Basic
Mode. If you have set your
meter to the Advanced Mode,
and want to return to Basic
Mode:
1. Press M to turn your meter on.
Wait to see the flashing test
strip.
2. Press and hold ▲ or ▼ for 3
seconds.
3. will flash.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to change
to .
5. Press M to set.
To set your meter to
Advanced Mode, and take
advantage of meal markers
and other functions available
to you:
1. Press M to turn your meter on.
Wait to see the flashing test
strip.
2. Press and hold ▲ or ▼ for 3
seconds.
3. will flash.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to change
to .
5. Press M to set.
ADVANCED MODE (L-2)BASIC MODE (L-1)
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SETUP AND USE
Setup for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
Your new CONTOUR®PLUS meter is pre-set for the Basic
Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in either
the Basic or Advanced Mode.
Setup for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
• 7-day HI and LO summary
• 14-day average
• 480 test result memory
• 7-day HI and LO summary
• 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages
• 480 test result memory
• Pre- and post-meal markers
• 30-day pre- and post-meal
averages
• Selectable post-meal
reminders 2.5; 2.0; 1.5;
1.0hours.
• Personal HI and LO test
settings
Your meter is pre-set to Basic
Mode. If you have set your
meter to the Advanced Mode,
and want to return to Basic
Mode:
1. Press M to turn your meter on.
Wait to see the flashing test
strip.
2. Press and hold ▲ or ▼ for 3
seconds.
3. will flash.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to change
to .
5. Press M to set.
To set your meter to
Advanced Mode, and take
advantage of meal markers
and other functions available
to you:
1. Press M to turn your meter on.
Wait to see the flashing test
strip.
2. Press and hold ▲ or ▼ for 3
seconds.
3. will flash.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ to change
to .
5. Press M to set.
ADVANCED MODE (L-2)BASIC MODE (L-1)
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SETUP AND USE
®
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Sound
The flashing bell symbol will
now appear on the display
along with the word .
This option controls whether
you want to hear the beep
sound during testing.
To turn the beep sound off
during testing, press ▲ or ▼
to display .
Press M to set.
After setting the sound,
will flash. To keep your meter
in Basic Mode, press M to
set. To change your meter
to Advanced Mode, press ▲
or ▼ to change to , and
press M to set.
If you are using Basic Mode
( will appear on your
display), you have completed
your meter setup.
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SETUP AND USE
®
Personalising LO, HI and Reminder Settings
Personalising LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
If you selected Advanced
Mode ( on your display)
you can change your meter’s
personal low and high
blood glucose settings. By
personalising these settings,
your CONTOUR®PLUS meter
will help you track these HI
and LO results.
Your blood glucose
setting will now flash (default
10.0 mmol/L). To change,
press ▲ or ▼ until you reach
your desired HI setting.
Press M to set.
(The range of values for
HI is 5.6 mmol/L–
13.9 mmol/L.)
The setting will flash
(default 4.0 mmol/L). To
change this setting, press
▲ or ▼ until you reach your
desired LO setting, and
then press M to set. (The
range of values for LO is
3.3 mmol/L–5.0 mmol/L.)
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SETUP AND USE
Personalising LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
To change the reminder
time for post-meal testing,
press ▲ or ▼ to display the
options available. Select 2.5;
2.0; 1.5 or 1.0 hour(s) to set
your post-meal reminder
(default is 2.0 hours). Press
M to set.
You have now completed
your CONTOUR®PLUS meter
setup for Advanced Mode!
Post-Meal Test Reminder Setup
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SETUP AND USE
Personalising LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
To change the reminder
time for post-meal testing,
press ▲ or ▼ to display the
options available. Select 2.5;
2.0; 1.5 or 1.0 hour(s) to set
your post-meal reminder
(default is 2.0 hours). Press
M to set.
You have now completed
your CONTOUR®PLUS meter
setup for Advanced Mode!
Post-Meal Test Reminder Setup
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SETUP AND USE
®
Personalising LO, HI and Reminder Settings
Personalising LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
If you selected Advanced
Mode ( on your display)
you can change your meter’s
personal low and high
blood glucose settings. By
personalising these settings,
your CONTOUR®PLUS meter
will help you track these HI
and LO results.
Your blood glucose
setting will now flash (default
10.0 mmol/L). To change,
press ▲ or ▼ until you reach
your desired HI setting.
Press M to set.
(The range of values for
HI is 5.6 mmol/L–
13.9 mmol/L.)
The setting will flash
(default 4.0 mmol/L). To
change this setting, press
▲ or ▼ until you reach your
desired LO setting, and
then press M to set. (The
range of values for LO is
3.3 mmol/L–5.0 mmol/L.)
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®
Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using the Markers
If you have set up your
meter in Advanced Mode,
your meter will display
threemarkers after you
test your blood.
Pre-meal = Marks a
test result that was taken
before a meal.
Post-meal = Marks a
test result that was taken
after a meal.
Diary = The diary marker can be used to mark
any result as being unique or different in some way,
and for which you may want to make notes in your
diary. Seeing a result with this symbol next to it in
the memory will help remind you that there is more
information recorded about this test result.
Please see the following to use these options.
If you do not want to mark the test result
Remove the used test strip to automatically save the
test result in the meter memory with no markers. This
will also turn the meter off.
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Using Marker and Reminder Features
If you want to mark the test result
Before you remove your test strip, press ▲ or ▼ to
select the marker you want to set. The marker will flash.
To mark a result with the
pre-meal marker, press M
when the flashes.
The will then flash. This
feature allows you to set a
reminder to remind you to
run a post-meal test.
The reminder is available
only after setting a pre-meal
marker.
If you want to set the
reminder, press M. The
will appear and stop
flashing.
If you do not want to set the
reminder, press ▲ or ▼ and
the will disappear. Press
M to set.
To mark a result with the post-meal marker, press ▲ or
▼ until the flashes. Press M to set.
To mark a result with the diary, press ▲ or ▼ until the
flashes. Press M to set.
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SETUP AND USE
Using Marker and Reminder Features
If you want to mark the test result
Before you remove your test strip, press ▲ or ▼ to
select the marker you want to set. The marker will flash.
To mark a result with the
pre-meal marker, press M
when the flashes.
The will then flash. This
feature allows you to set a
reminder to remind you to
run a post-meal test.
The reminder is available
only after setting a pre-meal
marker.
If you want to set the
reminder, press M. The
will appear and stop
flashing.
If you do not want to set the
reminder, press ▲ or ▼ and
the will disappear. Press
M to set.
To mark a result with the post-meal marker, press ▲ or
▼ until the flashes. Press M to set.
To mark a result with the diary, press ▲ or ▼ until the
flashes. Press M to set.
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SETUP AND USE
®
Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using the Markers
If you have set up your
meter in Advanced Mode,
your meter will display
threemarkers after you
test your blood.
Pre-meal = Marks a
test result that was taken
before a meal.
Post-meal = Marks a
test result that was taken
after a meal.
Diary = The diary marker can be used to mark
any result as being unique or different in some way,
and for which you may want to make notes in your
diary. Seeing a result with this symbol next to it in
the memory will help remind you that there is more
information recorded about this test result.
Please see the following to use these options.
If you do not want to mark the test result
Remove the used test strip to automatically save the
test result in the meter memory with no markers. This
will also turn the meter off.
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®
Using Marker and Reminder Features
When the reminder sounds,
the meter will automatically
turn on. The reminder will
beep 20 times, and the
display will show the pre-
meal test result you marked
when you set the reminder.
Pressing any button will
silence the reminder.
You can now run another test by placing a test strip in
the test strip port and following the testing instructions
(see Getting Ready to Test on page 6).
When you have completed
this test and the result is
shown on the display, will
flash. To mark this test as a
post-meal result, press M.
If you do not want to mark
this test, remove the test
strip to turn the meter off.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional.
Using the Reminder Feature
If you decide not to test after the reminder sounds,
press any button to turn your meter off.
The meter will only set one reminder at a time. It will
remember the last reminder set.
NOTE: If sound is turned off, the reminder sound
will not beep.
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Using Marker and Reminder Features
To Cancel a Reminder
When the meter is off, press
M to turn on the meter. The
date and time will appear
along with the .
Press ▲ or ▼ twice and the
reminder icon will disappear.
Press M to cancel the
reminder.
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SETUP AND USE
Using Marker and Reminder Features
To Cancel a Reminder
When the meter is off, press
M to turn on the meter. The
date and time will appear
along with the .
Press ▲ or ▼ twice and the
reminder icon will disappear.
Press M to cancel the
reminder.
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SETUP AND USE
®
Using Marker and Reminder Features
When the reminder sounds,
the meter will automatically
turn on. The reminder will
beep 20 times, and the
display will show the pre-
meal test result you marked
when you set the reminder.
Pressing any button will
silence the reminder.
You can now run another test by placing a test strip in
the test strip port and following the testing instructions
(see Getting Ready to Test on page 6).
When you have completed
this test and the result is
shown on the display, will
flash. To mark this test as a
post-meal result, press M.
If you do not want to mark
this test, remove the test
strip to turn the meter off.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional.
Using the Reminder Feature
If you decide not to test after the reminder sounds,
press any button to turn your meter off.
The meter will only set one reminder at a time. It will
remember the last reminder set.
NOTE: If sound is turned off, the reminder sound
will not beep.
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