Beurer GL32 Manual

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short instructions GL32
GB
Codefree
mmol/L

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Safety information
Before using the system for the first time
Before your first blood glucose test read the complete instructions carefully.
Infection hazard
The monitor and accessories may come into contact with human blood and are therefore
possible sources of infection.
• Never use the monitor, lancing device, or accessories together with other persons.
• Use a new sterile lancet for every blood sample.
• Wash your hands with warm water and dry them before taking the blood sample.

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Preparing the lancing device and monitor
Inserting test strip
Insert the test strip into the monitor with the electrode first. Wait a short
time until “CH” is briefly displayed and the flashing blood drop icon is
visible on the display.
Inserting the lancet
Unscrew cap from lancing device. Insert lancet into lancing device.
Hold lancet by shaft and unscrew safety shield. Retain safety shield
Place cap on lancing device and screw on tightly.

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Take a blood sample
Lancing
Rotate cap until the arrow points to the desired insertion depth. Pull trigger
mechanism back until it clicks.
Position the lancing device firmly and slightly off-centre on the fingerprint.
Press trigger button.
The drop of blood obtained must be:
• in the form of a drop and must not be smeared
• at least 1.2 mm in size (original size ).

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Apply blood to test strip
Hold the blood absorption slot of the test strip to the drop of blood until the
slot is completely full and a beep sounds.
Wait approximately 6 seconds until the measured blood glucose value is
shown on the display.
Normal value: 2 hours after a meal: 3.9 – 7.8 mmol/L
Fasting: 3.9 – 5.6 mmol/L
Disposing of the lancet
Unscrew cap. Place safety shield on a flat surface and push the tip of the
needle into it. Pull lancet out and discard it properly.
Position cap and screw on tightly.

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Evaluating critical results
Hypoglycaemia
<1.1 mmol/L Seek medical treatment immediately.
Low blood glucose
< 3.9 mmol/L Have a snack. Follow doctor’s recommen-
dations.
High blood glucose
Fasting >5.6 mmol/L
2 hours after a meal >7.8 mmol/L
Seek medical advice.

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High blood glucose, possible ketones
>13.3 mmol/L Ketone test recommended. Ask your doctor.
Very high blood glucose
>33,3 mmol/L Repeat test with a new test strip. If the value is still
the same, seek immediate
medical attention.

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Messages on the display
GL32_mmol-L_short _0409_GB Subject to error and change
E-b Empty batteries. Replace all batteries.
E-t Temperature outside the
permissible range. Repeat test with a new test strip at room temperature +20°C to +25°C.
E-U Used or contaminated test
strip. Insert new, unexpired test strip and repeat measurement.