Bayer HealthCare Didget User manual

USER GUIDE
TM
blood glucose monitoring system
1600 Sherwin Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
T 847.296.6000
January 25, 2010
Bayer Health Care
Avatar User Reference Guide US
484545A04
82530631 Rev. 1/10
N/A
6.000" (H) x 4.000" (W)
N/A
New Layout - Avatar User Reference Guide US
Alt#1-11.19.09-Copy Changes
Alt#2-12.01.09-Copy Changes
Alt#3-01.25.10-Copy Changes
DATE:
CLIENT:
DESCRIPTION:
SCHAWK JOB#:
BAN#:
SKU#:
BAYER SPEC:
UPC CODE:
V-3 ENGLISH
PROCESS CYAN
PROCESS MAGENTA
PROCESS YELLOW
PROCESS BLACK
DIDGET GREEN
PANTONE 072 C
PANTONE 2995 C
COLORS
Helvetica, Times,
Trade Gothic
FONTS

1G 1G
The DIDGET™ blood glucose monitoring system (meter,
strips, and controls) is intended for self-testing by
people with diabetes to monitor glucose concentrations
in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the
fingertip only. It is intended for those ages four and
older, with adult supervision as needed. The DIDGET
blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for
the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus and
is not intended for use on neonates.
The DIDGET meter was created to give you a tool to
help you manage your diabetes. It rewards healthy
testing habits with points that can be used with your
Nintendo DS,™ Nintendo DS™ Lite gaming system, or
on the bayerdidget.com site. Use Bayer’s CONTOUR
test strips with your DIDGET meter.
Additional Materials
•CONTOUR®Test Strips—Use for blood sugar or
control solution testing.
•MICROLET®2 Lancing Device and Microlet
Colored Lancets—For fingertip testing.
•Battery—One 3 VDC (DL2032 or CR2032) lithium
battery. For “Free Batteries For Life” call 1-800-348-8100.
•Bayer’s GLUCOFACTS®DELUXE Software—
Designed to show reports and graphs of your blood
sugar testing results.
•USB Mini Cable—Use the included cable to
connect the DIDGET meter to your computer.
•Clinilog®—To record your blood sugar test results
and activities that might affect your test results.
For short instructions, use the quick reference guide.
Notes About This User Guide
•Read—When you first get your meter, read the whole
user guide with your parent or a responsible adult.
•Practice—Practice testing using the user guide and
control solution to get to know your DIDGET meter.
•Review—Keep the user guide in a safe place so
that you can find it later if you have questions.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Testing Tools 2
Meter Display 3
Meter Features 4
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose 5
Important Things to Know 6
Before You Begin Testing 9
Testing
Getting Ready to Test 10
Getting the Blood Drop 12
Testing Your Blood 13
Control Solution Testing 16
Games
Earning Points 20
Connecting to the Nintendo DS™ 22
Connecting to the DIDGET Website 23
Transferring Results to a Computer 23
Additional Features
Set up for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes 24
Setting the Date, Time and Sound 26
Setting Advanced (L-2) Mode Features 30
Using Advanced Mode 31
Viewing Stored Results 36
Technical Information
Error Codes and Symbols 40
Changing the Battery 43
Caring for the System 45
Technical Information 46
Specifications 47
Warranty 48
Service Information and Supplies 50
Meter/Game Connection Messages 52
Games Testing Introduction
Additional
Features
Technical
Information

2 3
1G1G
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 make sure that is fully displayed.
If there are missing segments, see page 42.
This may affect the way you see your results.
Center area
on the display that
shows either your
test result or any
error codes.
Bottom
area on the display
showing the date
and time.
Sound is
turned on.
The meter is ready
to start a test.
Control
result marker.
Before
Meal result
marker.
After Meal
result marker.
Shows a
Logbook entry.
The battery
is low and
needs to be
changed.
A
reminder has
been set.
or will
appear if the
meter is in 12
hour setup.
Results are
shown as
mg/dL or mmol/L.
The 7 appears
when viewing 7
day HI–LO
summary.
Shows it is
too cold or
too hot for
your meter to
test accurately.
Average.
Date
format.
Cocking Handle
Release Button
Lancet Holder
Lancet
Endcap
Dial
Round
Protective
Cap
Gray Adjustable Endcap
MICROLET®2 Lancing Device:
Grip Indent
Sample Tip
Blood sample
pulled in here.
Gray End
Insert this end into
the test strip port.
USB Mini
Cable
Port
Up/Down
Scroll
Buttons
Test Strip
Port
Memory
Button
(On/Off,
Memory Recall,
Enter)
Nintendo DS™ Connector
CONTOUR®Test Strip:
Bayer’s
DIDGET™ Meter:
LED
Display
IntroductionMeter Display
Introduction Testing Tools
Remove
meter from
Nintendo DS
or disconnect
from PC.

45
www.bayerdiabetes.com/usNeed Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100
1G1G
Meter Features:
Easy: Bayer's DIDGET™ blood glucose monitoring
system is about simplicity. You will notice its simple
approach the first time you see and use it.
Automatic: You no longer have to worry about
coding your meter and test strips or marking a control
test result. The DIDGET meter does it automatically.
It will even tell you when a test strip is under-filled.
Programmed: Your DIDGET meter has been preset
at the factory with the standard date, time, and units
of measure (mg/dL) used in your country. To change
the date or time, or use advanced meter features, such
as meal markers or After Meal test reminder, read through
the Additional Features section of this user guide.
Customizable: The DIDGET meter allows you to
set personal choices for some features. For more
information, please see pages 24-30.
Games: The DIDGET is more than simply a blood
glucose meter with advanced features; it is also a
system that rewards positive behaviors in blood
glucose testing. The rewards come in the form of
points that can be used in a Nintendo DS™ gaming
system or online.
Your DIDGET meter is designed with No Coding™
technology, so the meter codes itself every time you
insert a test strip. This means you do not have to
worry about getting inaccurate results due to
miscoding or forgetting to code your meter.
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar:
You can better understand your test results by being
aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar.
According to the American Diabetes Association,
some of the most common symptoms are:1
High blood sugar
(Hyperglycemia):
• frequent urination
• excessive thirst
• blurred vision
• increased fatigue
• extreme hunger
• irritability
Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
• shortness of breath
• nausea and vomiting
• very dry mouth
CAUTION: If you are experiencing any of the
symptoms listed above, test your blood sugar.
If your test result is below 60 mg/dL or above
250 mg/dL, tell your parent or responsible
adult. Your healthcare professional should
be contacted immediately.
For more information and a complete list of symptoms,
contact your healthcare professional or refer to the
website for the American Diabetes Association:
www.diabetes.org
Low blood sugar
(Hypoglycemia):
• shakiness
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• blurred vision
• confusion
• passing out
• seizure
IntroductionSymptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar
Introduction Meter Features

76
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
1G 1G
Important Things to Know:
WARNING: ALWAYS TEST WITH THE METER
RIGHT SIDE UP AS SHOWN.
Testing with your
meter upside down
will change how
you see your
results!
Never test when your meter is upside down or if your
meter is connected to a Nintendo DS/DS Lite gaming
system or your PC. If your meter is connected to your
gaming system or your PC when your test reminder
sounds or you insert a test strip, you will see on your
meter display. Remove your meter from the gaming
system or your PC before testing your blood sugar.
Remember that the test result icon
should look like this:
Do not share your meter. Your doctor or diabetes
care nurse prescribed the DIDGET meter especially
for you. It is not safe to let others use your meter
because they could accidentally get blood on it.
Also, the results stored in your meter need to come
from you. The doctor or diabetes care nurse needs
your results to help you manage your diabetes.
Testing is not a game. Your meter is a powerful
tool to help you manage your diabetes. Test
according to the plan that your doctor or diabetes
care nurse set up for you. You will earn the most
points for testing four times a day every day.
Wash and dry your hands completely
before handling the test strips.
Always keep the test strips in the original
bottle. Tightly close the bottle immediately
after removing a test strip. The bottle is made
to keep the test strips dry. Exposure to room
humidity can damage your test strips.
Do not drop blood directly on the flat surface
of the test strip. Your test strip is designed to pull
the blood into the sample tip.
Do not press the test strip against your finger
when testing. This may block the sample tip.
Test strips are for single use only.
Do not use a test strip that appears damaged
or has been used.
Let the meter and test strips adjust to the
temperature of the location where you are
testing. Whenever the meter is moved from one
location to another, allow about 20 minutes for
the meter to adjust to the temperature of that
new location before testing. The meter and test
strips are designed to give accurate results at
temperatures between 41ºF and 113ºF.
Check the expiration dates on your test
strips and control solution. Do not use the
test strips or control solution if the expiration date
printed on the bottle label and carton has passed.
IntroductionImportant Things to Know
Introduction Important Things to Know

8 98 9
Slide
Cover
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
1G 1G
IMPORTANT NOTE:
•Your meter has been preset and locked to
display results in mg/dL (milligrams of
glucose per deciliter).
•Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
•Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point.
Example:
Check your display to make sure that results are being
displayed as mg/dL. If they are not, contact Bayer
Diabetes Care Customer Support, 1-800-348-8100.
NOTE: Never test while your meter is connected to
the Nintendo DS or DS Lite or connected to your PC.
If you press a button or insert a strip while you are
playing a game, you will see to remind you to take
it out of the DS or disconnect from your PC before
testing your blood sugar. Turn the Nintendo DS off,
remove the meter, and replace the slide cover before
testing your blood.
Before You Begin Testing:
1. Read your user guide and all instructional
materials provided in your meter kit before
testing.
2. Have all the materials you will need ready
before you begin testing:
DIDGET™ meter
CONTOUR®test strips
MICROLET®2 lancing device
MICROLET®lancets
CONTOUR®normal control solution, to run a
quality control check
3. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm soapy
water and dry them well before testing. This is
important because food or juice on your hands —
even if you cannot see or feel it — may give you
an incorrect test result.
NOTES: Keep your slide
cover on your meter
when it is not connected
to the gaming system.
Your DIDGET meter
is designed for normal
in-home use. It is not
waterproof, and misuse
may cause your results
to be inaccurate.
IntroductionBefore You Begin Testing
Introduction Important Things to Know

10 11
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
1G 1G
The following steps (pages 10-15) are shown in
the proper order for performing a blood sugar test.
Getting Ready to Test:
Read the MICROLET
®2 insert for complete
instructions on getting your blood drop.
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before testing.
Remove the gray
endcap from the
MICROLET®2 lancing
device with your thumb
on the grip indent and
snap down as shown.
Loosen the round
protec tive cap on a
lancet by rotating it
¼ turn, but do not
remove it.
Insert the lancet firmly
into the lancing device
until it comes to a full
stop. This will cock the
device. You can also
pull and release the
cocking handle.
Twist off the round
protective lancet
cap. Be sure to save
it for disposing of the
used lancet.
Replace the gray
endcap prior to
getting your blood
drop. Wait to get your
blood drop until you’ve
inserted your test strip.
Remove a test strip from
the bottle. Tightly
close the bottle lid
immediately after
you have removed
the test strip.
NOTE: Check the expiration dates on the bottle,
and make sure the test strip does not appear torn
or damaged.
Insert the gray end of a
test strip into the test
strip port on the meter,
as shown.
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.
TestingGetting Ready to Test
Testing Getting Ready to Test

12 13
Deep
Puncture
Shallow
Puncture
Suggested drop size
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
1G 1G
Getting the Blood Drop:
The puncture depth
depends on the endcap
setting, your skin type,
and the amount of
pressure applied to the
puncture site. You will
be able to tell which
combination works
best for you.
Press the endcap firmly
against the puncture
site and press the
blue release button
with your thumb.
Stroke your hand and
finger towards the
puncture site to form
a drop of blood. Do
not squeeze around
the puncture site.
Test immediately after
a good blood drop
has formed.
Use the
Gray
endcap
Testing Your Blood:
Immediately touch the
tip of the test strip to
the drop of blood. The
blood is pulled into the
test strip through the tip.
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.
After a beep, you will
see the meter count
down 5 seconds.
Your test result appears
and automatically will
be stored in the meter
memory.
You can set your meter to use special marker options
by using the Advanced (L-2) Mode. See pages 30-35.
Fingertip Testing
TestingTesting Your Blood
Testing Getting the Blood Drop

14 15
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
1G 1G
Removing the Used Lancet:
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.
Place the round protective
lancet cap on a flat
surface with the Bayer
logo facing down.
With the used lancet still
in the lancing device,
push the lancet needle
completely into the
middle of the exposed
side of the cap.
press the blue release
button, and pull the
cocking handle past
resistance. The lancet
will then drop into the
container you have
selected.
Dispose of the used
lancet carefully to prevent
injury or contamination
to others.
Do not reuse lancets.
Use a new MICROLET lancet each time you test.
Expected Values: Blood sugar values will vary
depending on food intake, medication dosages, health,
stress, or exercise. Talk to your healthcare professional
for the target value that is appropriate for you. According
to the American Diabetes Association standard medical
practice goals for a person with diabetes:2
•Before a meal: 70 to 130 mg/dL
•2 hours after a meal: less than 180 mg/dL
CAUTION
• If your test result is below 60 mg/dL, above
250 mg/dL, or you see “ ” or “ ” on the
meter display, tell your parent or responsible
adult. Your healthcare professional should
be contacted immediately.
• Do not change your medication based on
DIDGET blood sugar results without the
advice of your doctor or diabetes care nurse.
To turn your meter off,
remove the test strip.
Carefully dispose of
the used test strip to
avoid contamination.
TestingTesting Your Blood
Testing Testing Your Blood

16 17
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
1G 1G
Control Solution Testing:
Use only Bayer’s CONTOUR®control solutions
(Normal, Low, or High) with your DIDGET™ meter.
Using anything other than CONTOUR control solution
could cause incorrect results.
You should perform a control test:
•When using your meter for the first time,
•To check if you are testing correctly,
•When you open a new vial of test strips,
•If you leave the test strip vial open for an extended
period of time,
•If you think your meter may not be working properly, or
•If your test results do not match how you feel.
Remove a test strip from the bottle. Tightly close
the bottle lid immediately after you have
removed the test strip.
Check the expiration date. Make sure the test strip
does not appear torn or damaged.
Insert the gray end
into the test strip
port on the meter
as shown.
The meter will turn on.
An image of a test strip
with a flashing blood
drop will appear to let
you know the meter is
ready to test.
NOTE: Gently rock the control bottle before opening to
ensure it is mixed well.
Squeeze a small drop
of control solution on a
clean nonabsorbent
surface (such as a
piece of wax paper).
Do not apply control
solution to the test
strip directly from
the bottle.
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. Hold it in the drop until the
meter beeps.
TestingControl Solution Testing
Testing Control Solution Testing

Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
1G 1G
18 19
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 42.
IMPORTANT: To make sure your blood sugar
test results and control test results are accurate,
use only CONTOUR control solution.
The meter will automatically
mark the control result
with a and store it in
the meter memory.
NOTE: The does not
indicate the control test
result is within a specified
range. It only marks it as a
control solution test. Control tests will not be
included in your averages or 7 day HI-LO summary,
and will not add to your reward point totals.
Compare your control
test result with the
Control Range printed
on the test strip bottle
label or on the bottom
of the test strip box.
Testing Control Solution Testing
To turn your meter off,
remove the test strip.
Carefully dispose of
the used test strip.
TestingControl Solution Testing
After a beep, you will see
the meter count down 5
seconds until the test
is complete and your
control test result is
displayed.

20 21
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
REWARD POINTS FOR TESTING WITH THE DIDGET METER
Tests per
24-hour
Period
Glucose Test
Result
Minimum
Time
Between
Tests
Reward
Points
per Day
1
Low
N/A
20
Target 25
High 20
2
Low
6 hrs
40
Target 50
High 40
3
Low
2 hrs
75
Target 100
High 75
4 or
more
Low
2 hrs
150
Target 200
High 150
Number of
Consecutive Test Days Bonus Points
7100
14 300
21 500
30 1000
90 5000
GamesEarning Points
Games Earning Points
In addition to the daily reward points, bonus points are
awarded for testing at least three times per day every
day for at least one week, as shown in the table below.
To earn bonus points, the minimum number of tests
per day is 3. Control solution tests do not count.
After 90 days, bonus point awards restart. For
example, day 91 is treated as day 1 with 6 days
remaining until the next bonus level of 7 testing days.
Blood glucose test results are never transmitted
to your Nintendo DS™ and Reward Points will
never appear on your meter.
Earning Points:
NOTE: The DIDGET™ system is not a replacement
for the advice from your doctor or diabetes care
nurse. Please consult with them about the best
treatment program for you.
Points:
When the DIDGET meter is plugged into the
Nintendo DS™ system, reward points are calculated
from the stored blood test results. Reward points
can be used to unlock games, purchase items in the
game, and unlock costumes and characters in the
game and in the online community. Please consult
the Knock ’Em Downs™ Game Instruction Booklet
for more information.
Reward points are calculated daily and are based on
the number of times you test your blood sugar (up to
four times a day). You earn more points if your blood
sugar is within your personal LO and HI blood sugar
targets (see page 30), but you will never lose points for
testing more often, even if your blood sugar is high or
low. The table on the next page shows how to earn the
most points with good testing habits. Control solution
tests do not count when calculating points.
If test results are from more than one glucose range,
they are averaged among the points rewarded for
each glucose range. Points are not based on an
average of the test results.
For example, if you tested three times in one day
and had blood sugar levels above, below, and
within the target range, you would earn 83 reward
points (75 pts for above target + 100 pts for in
target + 75 pts for below target ÷ 3 = 83).
NOTE: A game cartridge is included with your meter,
although the Nintendo DS system is not included.

Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
2322
IMPORTANT: The DIDGET meter has not been
tested or certified by Bayer for use with any
software other than Bayer’s software. Bayer is
not responsible for any incorrect results from
the use of other software.
Connecting to the DIDGET™ Website:
Use the included USB mini cable to connect to the
DIDGET website:
www.bayerdidget.com
This website is intended for DIDGET meter owners
ages 4 and older with parental supervision.
While connected to the Web Community, your meter’s
serial number, game data, and calculated reward points
can be read from your DIDGET meter.
The USB mini cable included with your meter
kit is for use in connecting to the DIDGET website
or transferring your test results to your computer.
Use of any other cable may adversely affect
performance. Only connect your DIDGET meter
to a computer that is certified to UL 60950-1.
Transferring Test Results to a Computer:
You can also transfer test
results from the DIDGET
meter to a computer, where
they can be summarized in a
report with graphs and
tables. To make use of this
feature, you need Bayer’s
diabetes management
software – GLUCOFACTS®DELUXE.
GLUCOFACTS DELUXE is for use by people 18
and over. For a free download of the software go to
www.BayerGlucofacts.com
Games
Connecting to the
DIDGET™ Website
Games Connecting to Nintendo DS™
Connecting to the Nintendo DS™:
The DIDGET™ system is designed to work with the
Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite systems. Clean
your finger after testing before using the games.
1. Make sure your
Nintendo DS is off.
2. Insert the DIDGET
game cartridge (label
side down) into the DS
Game Card slot until it
clicks into place.
3. Remove the slide cover
from the DIDGET meter,
insert it into slot 2, and
turn on the Nintendo DS.
Reward points will
automatically transfer
to the game.
4. Read the information on the start-up screen and
then tap the screen to move to the DS menu screen.
5. On the DS menu
screen, tap the
Knock ’Em Downs™
panel to start
the game.
When you are done
playing or if it is time to
test your blood sugar,
save your game, turn the power off and remove the
meter from the Nintendo DS. Replace the slide
cover on the meter. You can play with your meter
connected or not connected. Please see your Game
Instruction Booklet for more details.
NOTE: If you have your Nintendo DS start-up mode
set to Auto, the DS menu screen will not appear. See
your Nintendo DS instruction booklet for more details.

24 25
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
BASIC (L-1) MODE ADVANCED (L-2) MODE
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.
Set up for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes:
Your new DIDGET™ meter is pre-set for the Basic
Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in
either the Basic or Advanced Mode.
FEATURE
BASIC
(L-1) MODE
ADVANCED
(L-2) MODE
•7 day HI and LO
summary: the number
of HI results (above
180 mg/dL) and
LO results (below
72 mg/dL) during
the last 7 day period
and the total number
of results during
that period.
XX
•14 day average XX
•7 and 30 day averages X
•480 test result memory XX
•Before and After Meal
markers X
•30 day Before and
After Meal averages X
•Selectable After Meal
test reminders (2.5,
2.0, 1.5, 1.0 hours) X
•Personal HI and LO
test settings X
Additional
Features Set up for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
Additional
Features
Set up for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
Please see the following pages for changing your
personal settings and other Advanced Mode functions.

26 27
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
Setting the Time:
12H or 24H: You can
choose to see the time
as either 12H (12 hour
with AM/PM) or 24H
(24 hour). Press the
▲or ▼button to
change the way you
see the time.
Press Mto move on
to the Hour setting.
Hour: Press the ▲or
▼button to change
the Hour.
Press Mto move on
to the Minutes setting.
Minutes: Press the
▲or ▼button to
change the Minutes.
If you have selected
12H, press Mto move
on to the AM/PM setting.
AM/PM: Press the ▲
or ▼button to choose
AM or PM.
Press Mto move on to
the Date Format setting.
Setting the Date, Time and Sound:
Your DIDGET™ meter allows you to set the date,
time, and sound.
•You can view 12 or 24 hour time;
•month/day or day.month and;
•choose to have your meter beep or not.
To start, press and hold
the Mbutton until you
see the time displayed.
NOTES:
You may turn the meter off at any time during set
up by pressing and holding the Mbutton until the
meter turns off.
The meter moves through set up in the same order
as the steps that follow. To move to the next step
and save the current setting, press M.
Additional
Features Setting the Date, Time and Sound
Additional
Features
Setting the Date, Time and Sound

28 29
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
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.
Press ▲or ▼button to turn
the Sound on or off.
Press Mto move on to
the Basic/Advanced
Level setting.
Choosing Basic or Advanced Level:
The DIDGET™ meter has
two “modes” or levels.
See page 24 for more
information.
Press the ▲or ▼
button to change
from Basic (L-1) to
Advanced (L-2).
Press Mto move on.
Setting the Date Format:
You can choose to see
the date as either the
m/d or d.m. Press the
▲or ▼button to
change the way you
see the date.
Press Mto move on
to the Year setting.
Setting the Date:
Year: Press the ▲or
▼button to change
the Year.
Press Mto move on
to the Month setting.
Month: Press the ▲
or ▼button to change
the Month.
Press Mto move on
to the Day setting.
Day: Press the ▲or
▼button to change
the Day.
Press Mto move on
to the Sound setting.
Additional
Features Setting the Date, Time and Sound
Additional
Features
Setting the Date, Time and Sound

30 31
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
Setting Advanced (L-2) Mode Features:
If you selected the Advanced
(L-2) Mode, you can change
your meter’s personal low
and high blood sugar
settings. By personalizing
these settings, your
DIDGET™ meter will help
you track these HI and LO
results. You and your healthcare professional will
determine the settings that work best for you.
Personal LO: The LO
setting will flash (default
setting is 72 mg/dL). To
change this setting,
press ▲or ▼until you
reach your desired LO
setting. (The range for LO
setting is 60–90 mg/dL.)
Press Mto move on to set your personal HI setting.
Personal HI: Your HI
blood sugar setting will
now flash (default setting
is 180 mg/dL). To change,
press ▲or ▼until you
reach your desired HI
setting. (The range for HI
setting is 100–250 mg/dL.)
Press Mto move on to set the After Meal Test Reminder.
Using Advanced Mode:
After Meal Test Reminder:
The DIDGET™ meter
can be set to remind
you to test after a meal.
To choose how many hours
after a meal you would like
to test, press the ▲or ▼
button. You can select 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 or 2.5 hours for
your After Meal test reminder.
Press Mone more time to
finish your setup.
Congratulations! You
have just set up your
DIDGET meter.
Using the Markers:
If you are using Advanced mode, your meter will
display three markers after you complete a blood test.
Before Meal = Marks a test result that was
taken before a meal.
After Meal = Marks a test result that was taken
after a meal.
Logbook = The logbook marker can be used to
mark any result when you may want to make notes
in your Clinilog®logbook. Seeing a result with
this symbol next to it in the meter’s memory will
help remind you that there is more information in
your logbook about this test result.
Please see the following pages to use these options.
Additional
Features Using Advanced Mode
Additional
Features
Setting Advanced (L-2)
Mode Features

32 33
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
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 turn the meter off. Dispose of the used test strip
and lancet properly.
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 Before Meal marker,
press Mwhen the
flashes.
The will then flash.
This feature allows you
to set a reminder to run
an After Meal test.
NOTES: The next test
reminder is available
only after setting a
Before 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.
To mark a result with the After 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.
Using the Next Test Reminder:
When the reminder
sounds, the meter will
automatically turn on.
The meter will beep 20
times, and the display
will show the Before
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 10).
When you have completed
this test and the result
is shown on the display,
will flash. To mark
this test as an After
Meal result, press M. If
you do not want to mark
this test, remove the test
strip to turn the meter off.
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.
Additional
Features Using Advanced Mode
Additional
Features
Using Advanced Mode

34 35
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
TO MARK RESULTS YOU WILL SEE
TO SET
YOU WILL SEE WHAT IT MEANS
Before Meal
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press MResult is marked as a Before
Meal test. You can now set a
reminder.
Next Test
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 an After Meal test.
After Meal
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press MResult is marked as an
After Meal test.
Logbook
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Result is marked in memory as
unique. You should note this in
your Clinilog®logbook.
To Cancel a Next Test Reminder:
When the meter is off,
press Mto turn on the
meter. The date and
time will appear along
with the .
Press ▲or ▼two
times and the
will disappear.
Press Mto cancel the reminder.
After performing a test:
If the reminder sounds
while you are playing a
game or connected to
a PC, you will see on
your meter to remind you
to disconnect before
testing your blood
sugar. Save your game,
turn off the Nintendo DS and remove the meter
(or disconnect from your PC). Then replace the
slide cover before testing your blood.
Additional
Features
Additional
Features
Using Advanced Mode
Using Advanced Mode

36 37
Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
Viewing Stored Results
Viewing Basic Mode Results:
Press Mto turn your meter on. Wait 2 seconds and
press Magain to view the memory.
The 14 day average will
appear in the center of
the display with the
number of results
shown at the bottom of
the display. Any control
results are not included
in this 14 day average.
is the number of test results used for
this average.
Press ▲to view the 7 day high and low summary.
At the bottom of the display
you will see the number
of HI results (above
180 mg/dL) and LO
results (below 72 mg/dL)
during the preceding
7 day period. is the
number of test results.
Press ▼two times to review previous results.
Results will be shown
starting with the most
recent. Each result will
show the date and
time of the test.
You can press ▲or ▼
to scroll forward or
backward through
the results.
When appears on
the display, you have
viewed all of the
results in the memory.
Viewing Advanced Mode Results:
In Advanced (L-2) Mode, you have all of the options
described in Basic (L-1) Mode plus additional items
available.
Press Mto turn your meter
on. Wait 2 seconds and
press Magain to view
the 14 day average
including the number
of results used to
obtain the average.
Additional
Features
Additional
Features
Viewing Stored Results
Viewing Stored Results
NOTES:
•Averages include the specified time period plus the
current day.
•The meter will hold 480 results in the memory.
When the maximum is reached, the oldest test
result will be removed as a new test is completed
and saved to the memory. You cannot manually
delete test results.
•Press Mto turn the meter off, or it will automatically
turn off after 3 minutes.