Bayer HealthCare Contour Next EX User manual

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Contour NEXT EZ User Guide - US English
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USER GUIDE
Blood Glucose
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(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
www.bayercontour.com
WARNING
• The meter and lancing device are for single patient
use. Do not share them with anyone including other
family members! Do not use on multiple patients!1,2
• All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and
can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even
after you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
• Always wash your hands well with soap and water
before and after testing, handling the meter, lancing
device, or test strips.
For complete instructions on cleaning and
disinfecting your meter and lancing device, please
see pages 15 - 19.
• Examine product for missing, damaged, or broken parts.
If the test strip bottle is open inside the new box of strips,
do not use those strips. Contact Bayer Diabetes Care
Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 (available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week) for replacement parts.
Intended Use
The CONTOUR®NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system
is an over the counter (OTC) device utilized for self-testing
by persons with diabetes at home for the quantitative
measurement of glucose in whole blood, is for single-patient
use only, and should not be shared. The CONTOUR NEXT EZ
blood glucose monitoring system is indicated for use with
fresh fingertip capillary whole blood samples. The clinical utility
of this device is to aid in monitoring the effectiveness of your
diabetes control program.
The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system is
not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes
mellitus and is not intended for use on neonates.
CONTOUR NEXT test strips are intended for self-testing by
persons with diabetes for the quantitative measurement of
glucose in whole blood samples from 20 to 600 mg/dL.
The CONTOUR®NEXT control solutions are aqueous glucose
solutions intended for use in self-testing by people with
diabetes as a quality control check.
Important Safety Information
• Read your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ user guide, the
MICROLET®2 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
to help avoid inaccurate results.
• Used test strips and lancets are possible biohazards and
must be disposed of as medical waste.
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GETTING
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TESTING SETUP AND USE TECHNICAL,
SERVICE & CARE
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Your Meter Overview ........................................................iii
Your Meter Features.......................................................... 4
Important Safety Information ............................................ 5
Getting Ready to Test........................................................ 8
Getting the Blood Drop................................................... 10
Testing Your Blood .......................................................... 10
Cleaning and Disinfection ............................................... 15
Control Solution Testing.................................................. 20
Setting the Time, Date and Sound.................................. 24
Set-up for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes......... 27
Personalizing 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 ................................................... 47
Caring for Your Meter...................................................... 49
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ..................... 50
Specifications.................................................................. 51
Service Information ......................................................... 57
Warranty .......................................................................... 58
Supplies........................................................................... 61
Table of Contents
Your CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strip
Gray End
Insert this end into the test strip port.
Sample Tip
Blood sample pulled in here.
Your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ Meter
Your MICROLET®2Lancing Device
Re-setting Handle
Grip Indent
Lancet Holder
Lancet
Round Protective Cap
Adjustable Endcap
Endcap Dial
Release Button
Display
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Memory Button
(On/Off, Memory
Recall, Enter)
Test Strip Port
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Your Meter Overview
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 (pages 42 - 46). This may affect the way you
see your results.
Top area on the display presenting date and time.
Pre-meal result marker.
Post-meal result marker.
Identifies a Logbook entry.
Indicates a reminder has been set.
Center 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 mg/dL or mmol/L. 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.
Appear if the meter is in 12 hour setup.
Indicates sound is turned on.
Icon What it Means
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Need Help? 1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
www.bayercontour.com
Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR®NEXT EZ
blood glucose monitoring system! We are proud to
be your partner in helping you manage
your diabetes.
Your Meter Features
Easy: The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring
system is about simplicity. You will notice its simple
approach the first time you see it.
Automatic: Your CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter is designed
with No CodingTM technology, to automatically code
itself every time you insert a CONTOUR®NEXT test strip.
It will even tell you when a test strip is underfilled.
Programmed: Your CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter has been
preset at the factory with the standard date and time
for your convenience.
• Your meter has been preset and locked to display
results in mg/dL (milligrams of glucose per deciliter).
In some countries, the meters are preset to display
units in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per liter);
• Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point;
• Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point.
Example: or
Check your display to ensure that results are being
displayed in mg/dL. If they are not, contact Bayer
Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Customizable: The CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter allows
you to set personal choices for some features. For
more information, please see pages 27 - 35.
Important Safety Information
• Always keep the test strips in the
original bottle. Tightly close the
bottle immediately after removing
a test strip. The bottle is designed to
keep the test strips dry. Exposure to
room humidity from leaving the bottle
open or not storing them in the original
bottle can damage your test strips.
This could lead to inaccurate test results.
• Wash and dry your hands well before and
after testing.
• Test strips are for single use only. Do not use a
test strip that appears damaged or has
been used.
• 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.
• Do not press the test strip against your finger
when testing. This may block the sample tip.
Important Safety Information
Your Meter Features
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• Let the meter and test strips adjust to the
temperature where you are testing. Whenever the
meter is moved from one location to another, allow
approximately 20 minutes for the meter to adjust to
the temperature of a new location before performing
a blood glucose test. The meter has been designed
to give accurate results at temperatures between
41° and 113°F.
• Check the expiration dates on your test strips
and control solution. It is important to not use the
test strips or control solution if the expiration date
printed on the bottle label and carton has passed.
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.
• For more information about cleaning and disinfecting
your meter or lancing device see:
“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices
on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/
AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices
on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens” (2010) http://www.cdc.gov/
injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
• Have all the materials you will need ready
before you begin testing. This includes your
CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter, the CONTOUR®NEXT test
strips, the MICROLET®2 lancing device and MICROLET®
lancets. You will also need CONTOUR®NEXT
control solution to run a quality control check.
CONTOURNEXT control solutions are sold separately
if not included in the meter kit.
• The MICROLET2 lancing device 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 MICROLET lancet each time you test
because it is no longer sterile after use.
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when the
CONTOURNEXT EZ meter is connected to an external
device, e.g., computer.
• Use only approved equipment from the manufacturer
or certified body such as UL or TUV.
• The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring
system has not been evaluated using capillary blood
samples obtained from sites other than the fingertip.
• Use only CONTOUR NEXT test strips with your
CONTOUR NEXT EZ system.
• Use only CONTOURNEXT control solution with your
CONTOURNEXT EZ system.
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Getting Ready to Test
Getting Ready to Test
The following steps are shown in the proper order
for performing a blood glucose test, pages 8 - 14.
Preparing the Lancing Device
2. Loosen the round
protective cap on a lancet
by rotating it ¼ turn, but
do not remove it. Always
use MICROLET®lancets for
best operation.
3. Insert the lancet firmly into
the lancing device until it
comes to a full stop. This
will re-set the device. You
can also pull and release
the re-setting handle.
1. Remove the endcap from
the MICROLET®2 lancing
device with your thumb on
the grip indent as shown.
5. Replace the gray
endcap prior to getting
your blood drop.
6. The puncture depth
depends on the endcap
setting and the amount
of pressure applied to
the puncture site. You
will determine which
combination works
best for you.
Shallow
Puncture
Deep
Puncture
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Be sure to save it for
disposing of the
used lancet.
Preparing the Test Strip
1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
2. Remove a CONTOUR®NEXT test strip from the bottle.
The meter will turn on. An image of a test strip with a
flashing blood drop will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
3. Hold the test strip with the
gray square end facing up.
4. Insert the gray square end
into the test strip port on
the meter.
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WARNING
• The meter and lancing device are for single
patient use. Do not share them with anyone
including other family members! Do not use
on multiple patients!1,2
• All parts of the kit are considered
biohazardous and can potentially transmit
infectious diseases, even after you have
performed cleaning and disinfection.
• Always wash your hands well with soap and
water before and after testing, handling the
meter, lancing device, or test strips.
For complete instructions on cleaning and
disinfecting your meter and lancing device,
please see pages 15 - 19.
Testing Your Blood
Testing Your Blood
1. Press the endcap firmly
against the fingertip
and press the blue
release button with
your thumb.
Getting the Blood Drop and 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
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 20 seconds to apply more blood onto the
same strip. If you are not able to apply enough blood
within that time, an E2 error code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test strip as medical waste and
start over with a new strip.
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www.bayercontour.com
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.
CAUTION:
• If your blood glucose reading is under 50 mg/dL,
or you see (less than 10 mg/dL) on the meter
display, follow medical advice immediately.
• If your test result is above 250 mg/dL, or you see
(greater than 600 mg/dL) on the meter display,
call your health care professional as soon
as possible.
• Always consult your health care professional
before changing your medication based on
CONTOUR®NEXTEZ test results.
Test Results
Testing Your Blood
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.
7. Always wash your hands
well with soap and water
before and after testing,
handling the meter, lancing
device, or test strips.
Expected Values
Blood glucose 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,
roughly 70 - 110 mg/dL in a fasting state.3You should
consult with your health care professional for
glucose values specific to your needs.
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b
Testing Your Blood
Cleaning and Disinfection
Removing the Used Lancet
1. In one hand, hold the
lancing device with
your thumb on the grip
indent. With your other
hand, hold the gray
endcap dial as shown
and gently snap off the
endcap.
2. Place the round
protective lancet cap on
a flat surface with the
Bayer logo facing down.
3. With the used lancet still
in the lancing device,
push the lancet needle
completely into the
middle of the exposed
side of the cap.
Do not reuse lancets. Use a new MICROLET®lancet
each time you test.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ system should be cleaned and
disinfected once a week. Use only Clorox®Germicidal
Wipes containing 0.55% sodium hypochlorite (bleach),
which has been proven to be safe to use with the
CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter and MICROLET®2 lancing
device.
Cleaning is the removal of visible dirt and debris, but
does not reduce the risk for transmission of infectious
diseases. Your CONTOUR NEXT EZ system should be
cleaned of dirt and debris once a week.
Disinfecting (if performed properly) reduces the risk of
transmitting infectious diseases. Your meter and lancing
device should be disinfected once a week.
NOTE: If the meter is being operated by a second
person who is providing testing assistance to you,
the meter and lancing device should be disinfected
prior to use by the second person.
Signs of Deterioration
The cleaning and disinfecting directions provided will not
cause any damage or degradation to the external case,
buttons or display. You should call Bayer Diabetes Care
Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 for assistance if
you notice any of the following:
• Changes in the meter case or display.
• Discoloration of the batteries; replace batteries and
make sure no fluid is entering the battery compartment
during the cleaning and disinfection process.
4. While pressing the
release button (a), pull
the re-setting handle (b),
and the lancet will drop
into the container you
have selected.
5. Dispose of the used
lancet as medical waste.
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Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection
• Clorox®Germicidal Wipes are available for
purchase online at http://www.officedepot.com or
http://www.amazon.com or for more information
call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at
1-800-348-8100 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week).
Disinfecting Your Meter
Supplies Needed for Disinfecting:
• Clorox®Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
• Timing device
1. Before disinfecting, clean the meter as described
above in Cleaning Your Meter.
2. Dry all meter surfaces and test strip port using a
clean paper towel if needed.
For proper disinfection, you must keep all meter
surfaces wet for 60 seconds.
For more information see:
“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices
on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/
AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More
than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
Pathogens” (2010) http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/
Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
Cleaning Your Meter
Supplies Needed for Cleaning:
• Clorox Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
1. Clean the meter with Clorox Germicidal Wipes until
all soil is removed. Do not allow cleaning solution to
run into the meter through areas such as around the
buttons or the meter’s test strip or data ports.
2. Dry as necessary with a clean paper towel.
Using a new Clorox Germicidal Wipe, carefully wipe
all outer surfaces of your meter until wet.
Do not allow cleaning solution to run into the meter
through areas such as around the buttons or the
meter’s test strip or data ports.
Test Strip Port
Buttons
Data Port
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Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning Your Lancing Device
Supplies Needed for Cleaning:
• Clorox®Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
1. Clean the MICROLET®2 lancing device with Clorox
Germicidal Wipes until all soil is removed.
2. Dry as necessary with a clean paper towel.
3. Using a new Clorox®
Germicidal Wipe,
carefully wipe all external
and internal surfaces of
the endcap until wet.
4. Use Clorox Germicidal
Wipes to disinfect all
exposed surfaces of your
lancing device until wet.
5. Dry all lancing device
surfaces and endcap with
a clean paper towel if
needed.
Disinfecting Your Lancing Device
Supplies Needed for Disinfecting:
• Clorox Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
• Timing device
1. Before disinfecting, clean the lancing device as
described above in Cleaning Your Lancing Device.
2. Remove the endcap
and lancet if present.
For proper disinfection, you must keep all endcap
surfaces wet for 60 seconds.
For proper disinfection, you must keep all lancing
device surfaces wet for 60 seconds.
Signs of Deterioration: Your MICROLET®2 lancing
device has been tested for 260 cycles of the cleaning
and disinfection procedure (one cycle per week for
5 years). The MICROLET2 lancing device has been
demonstrated to withstand 5 years of cleaning and
disinfection without damage. However, if your device
malfunctions for any cause, contact Bayer Diabetes
Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 (available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to troubleshoot and
provide a solution.
Warranty: Your MICROLET2 lancing device is warranted
for 5 years.
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Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
Use only Bayer’s CONTOUR®NEXT control solutions
(Level 1 and Level 2) with your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ
blood glucose monitoring system.
Using anything other than CONTOUR NEXT control
solution could present incorrect results.
You should perform a control test:
• When using your meter for the first time;
• When you open a new bottle or package of test strips;
• If you think your meter may not be working properly;
• If you have repeated unexpected blood
glucose results.
Level 1 and Level 2 control solutions are available and
sold separately if not included in the meter kit. Always
use Bayer’s CONTOUR NEXT control solutions. Other
brands could present incorrect results. If you need help
locating CONTOUR NEXT control solutions, call Bayer
Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
1. Wash and dry your hands well before and
after testing.
2. Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap
the lid closed.
NOTE: Check the expiration date on the test strip
bottle and the expiration and discard dates on
control solution. Do not use expired materials.
3. Hold the test strip with the
gray square end facing up.
4. Insert the gray square end
into the test strip port on
the meter.
The meter will turn on. An
image of a test strip with
a flashing blood drop will
appear letting you know the
meter is ready to test.
5. Gently rock the control bottle before opening to
ensure it is mixed well.
6. Squeeze a small drop
of control 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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If your control test result is out of range, do not
use your meter for blood glucose testing until you
resolve the issue. See “What You Should Do” on
page 45.
IMPORTANT: To ensure accuracy of your blood
glucose test results and accuracy of your control
test results, use only CONTOUR®NEXT control
solutions.
You will see the meter
count down 5 seconds until
the test is complete and
your control test result is
displayed.
The meter will automatically
recognize and mark the
control result for you.
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.
9. Compare your control test result
to the ranges provided on the test
strip bottle or carton.
7. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop
of control solution. The solution is pulled into the test
strip through the tip.
8. Hold it in the drop until the meter beeps.
To turn your meter off,
simply remove the test strip.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste.
The result will be
automatically marked and
stored in the meter memory.
Control results will not be
included in your blood
glucose averages or in the
7 day HI-LO summary.
Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
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Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ 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 set-up mode when the meter is off, press
and hold Mfor 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 12H flashing on
the display, press ▲or ▼to
select the 12H (with AM and
PM) or 24H setting.
Press Mto set.
The number in the hour
position will now flash. Press
▲or ▼until you reach the
current hour.
Press Mto set.
The minute will now flash.
Press ▲or ▼to select the
current minute.
Press Mto set.
If you selected a 12 hour
time setting, the AM or PM
will now flash. Press ▲or ▼
to select AM or PM.
Press Mto set.
Setting the Month and Day Format
m/d 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 Mto set.
Setting the Date
The year will be flashing.
Press ▲or ▼to select the
current year.
Press Mto set.
The month will now flash.
Press ▲or ▼to select
the month.
Press Mto set.
The day will now flash. Press
▲or ▼to select the day.
Press Mto set.
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Set-up for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
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 Mto set.
After setting the sound,
will flash. To keep your meter
in Basic Mode, press Mto
set. To change your meter
to Advanced Mode, press ▲
or ▼to change to , and
press Mto set.
If you are using Basic Mode
(L-1 will appear on your
display), you have completed
your meter set-up.
Your new CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter is pre-set for the
Basic Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in
either the Basic or Advanced Mode.
Set-up 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 Mto turn your meter on.
Wait to see the flashing test
strip.
2. Press and hold ▲or ▼for 3
seconds.
3. L-2 will flash.
4. Press ▲or ▼to change
to L-1.
5. Press Mto set.
To set your meter to
Advanced Mode, and take
advantage of meal markers
and other functions available
to you:
1. Press Mto turn your meter on.
Wait to see the flashing test
strip.
2. Press and hold ▲or ▼for 3
seconds.
3. L-1 will flash.
4. Press ▲or ▼to change
to L-2.
5. Press Mto set.
ADVANCED MODE (L-2)
BASIC MODE (L-1)
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Need Help? 1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
www.bayercontour.com
Personalizing LO, HI and Reminder Settings
Personalizing LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
Personalizing 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
Mto set.
You have now completed
your CONTOUR®NEXTEZ
meter set-up for Advanced
Mode!
If you selected Advanced
Mode (L-2 on your display)
you can change your meter’s
personal low and high
blood glucose settings. By
personalizing these settings,
your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ
meter will help you track
these HI and LO results.
Your HI blood glucose
setting will now flash
(default 180 mg/dL). To
change, press ▲or ▼until
you reach your desired HI
setting. Press Mto set. (The
range of values for HI is
100 - 250 mg/dL).
The LO setting will flash
(default 72 mg/dL). To
change this setting, press
▲or ▼until you reach your
desired LO setting, and
then press Mto set. (The
range of values for LO is
60 - 90 mg/dL).
Post-Meal Test Reminder Set-up
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Using Marker and Reminder Features
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
Mto set.
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.
Logbook = The logbook 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 logbook. 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 pages 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.
To mark a result with the post-meal marker, press ▲or
▼until the flashes. Press Mto set.
To mark a result with the logbook, press ▲or ▼until
the flashes. Press Mto set.
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Need Help? 1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
www.bayercontour.com
Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using Marker and Reminder Features
To Cancel a Reminder
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
(page 8).
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.
When the meter is off, press
Mto turn on the meter. The
date and time will appear
along with the .
Press ▲or ▼twice and the
reminder icon will disappear.
Press Mto cancel the
reminder.
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.
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To Mark
Results To Set
You Will See What It Means
Pre-Meal
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Result is marked as a
pre-meal test. You can
now set a reminder.
Reminder
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Reminder is set to go off in
the amount of time you have
set (1.0 – 2.5 hours) to remind
you to run a post-meal test.
Post-Meal
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press MResult is marked as a
post-meal test.*
Logbook
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Result is marked in memory
as unique. You should note
this in your logbook.
*Post-meal glucose measurements should be made 1-2 hours
after the beginning of the meal.4
You Will See
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Need Help? 1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
www.bayercontour.com
Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using Marker and Reminder Features
After performing a test
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