ForaCare Pet Gluc User manual

Owner’s Manual /
Manual del Propietario
Blood Glucose Monitoring System /
Sistema de Monitoreo de Glucosa
For use in cats and dogs. /
Para uso en gatos y perros.

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Dear Pet Gluco System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the Pet Gluco Blood Glucose Monitoring
System. This manual provides important information to help you to use
the system properly. Before using this product, please read the following
contents thoroughly and carefully.
Regular monitoring of your pet’s blood glucose levels can help your pet
and your veterinarian gain better control of your pet’s diabetes. Due to
its compact size and easy operation, you can use the Pet Gluco Blood
Glucose Monitoring System to easily monitor your pet's blood glucose
levels anywhere, any time.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the
place of purchase or call the Customer Care Line.
Version 3.0 2018/02
311-4239300-012
English

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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS READ
BEFORE USE
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual.
2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specied by the manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is
damaged.
4. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases.
The data measured is for reference only.
5. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions
thoroughly and practice the test. Carry out all the quality control
checks as directed.
6. Keep the device and testing equipment away from young children.
Small items such as the battery cover, batteries, test strips, lancets
and vial caps are choking hazards.
7. Use of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if synthetic
materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) may cause
damaging static discharges that may cause erroneous results.
8. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 06
Important Information 06
Intended Use 07
Test Principle 07
Meter Overview 08
Display Screen 09
Test Strip 10
Setting the Meter 11
THE MEASURING MODES 14
BEFORE TESTING 15
Calibration 15
How to Code the Meter 15
Checking the Code Number 15
Control Solution Testing 16
Performing a Control Solution Test 17
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 19
Choose a Sampling Site 19
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 20
METER MEMORY 23
Reviewing Test Results 23
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 24
MAINTENANCE 25
Battery 25
Caring for the Meter 26
Caring for the Test Strips 26
Important Control Solution Information 27
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 28
Result Readings 28
Error Messages 28
Troubleshooting 30
SPECIFICATIONS 31

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
●Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings
which are lower than actual values. If you believe your pet is suering
from severe dehydration, consult a veterinarian immediately.
●If your pet’s blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and
your pet does not have any symptoms of illness, rst repeat the test.
If your pet has symptoms or continues to get results which are higher or
lower than usual, follow the treatment advice of your veterinarian.
●Use only fresh whole blood samples to test your pet’s blood glucose.
Using other substances will lead to incorrect results.
●If your pet is experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your
pet’s blood glucose test results and you have followed all the
instructions given in this owner’s manual, contact your veterinarian.
●We do not recommend using this product on a severely hypotensive pet
or a pet in shock. Readings which are lower than actual values may
occur for a pet experiencing a hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar state, with
or without ketosis. Please consult the veterinarian before use.
●The measurement unit used for indicating the concentration of blood
or plasma glucose can either have a weight dimension (mg/dL) or a
molarity (mmol/L). The approximate calculation rule for conversion of
mg/dL in mmol/L is:
For example:
1) 120 mg/dL ÷ 18 = 6.6 mmol/L
2) 7.2 mmol/L x 18 = 129 mg/dL approximately.
mg/dL
mmol/L
Divided by 18
Times 18
= mmol/L
= mg/dL

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Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use)
by the pet owner at home and by veterinarian professionals in clinical
settings as an aid to monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes control in
cats and dogs. It is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement
of glucose (sugar) in fresh whole blood samples. It should not be used for
the diagnosis of diabetes.
Veterinary professionals may test with capillary and venous blood sample.
Test Principle
This system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.
The glucose testing is based on the measurement of electrical current
generated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip. The
meter measures the current, calculates the blood glucose level, and
displays the result. The strength of the current produced by the reaction
depends on the amount of glucose in the blood sample.

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Meter Overview
Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used strip by pushing up this button.
Test Strip Slot
Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.
Display Screen
MButton
Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm.
Data Port
Download test results with a cable connection.
Battery Compartment
SET Button
Enter and conrm the meter settings.
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Display Screen
Test Result
Ketone Warning
Day Average
Alarm Symbol
Date
Code
Blood Drop Symbol
Test Strip Symbol
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Low Battery Symbol
Measurement Unit
Warning Symbol
Memory Symbol
Control Solution Mode
Testing Mode Symbol
Time
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Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here. The blood will be
automatically absorbed.
Confirmation Window
This is where you confirm if enough blood has
been applied to the absorbent hole in the strip.
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the test strip into the slot
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter. Push
it in firmly until it will go no further.
ATTENTION:
The front side of test strip should face up when
inserting test strip.
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully
inserted into the test slot.
NOTE:
The Pet Gluco meter should only be used with Pet Gluco Test Strips. Using other
test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.
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Entering the Setting Mode
Start with the meter off (no test strip
inserted). Press SET.
1. Setting the date
With the year flashing, press Mbutton
until the correct year appears. Press SET.
With the month flashing, press Mbutton
until the correct month appears. Press
SET.
With the day flashing, press Mbutton until
the correct day appears. Press SET.
Setting the Meter
Before using the meter for the first time or if you change the meter battery,
you should check and update these settings. Make sure you complete the
steps below and have the desired settings saved.

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2. Deleting the memory
With“dEL” and a flashing “ ” on the
display, press Mbutton and select “no” to
keep the results in memory then press SET
to skip.
To delete all the results, press Mbutton
to select “yes” then press SET to confirm.
“OK” and “ ” are displayed on the meter,
which indicates that all data stored is
deleted.
3. Setting the reminder alarm
You may set up any or all of the reminder
alarms (1-4). Press Mbutton to turn on or
turn off and to set the first reminder alarm.
Press Mbutton to select “On”, then press
SET to set the hour. When the hour is
flashing, press Mbutton to add an hour.
Press SET to confirm and go to minutes,
press Mbutton to add one minute. Hold
Mlonger to add faster. Press SET to
confirm and go to the next alarm setting.

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If you do not want to set an alarm, press SET to skip this step.
If you want to turn off an alarm, find the alarm number by pressing SET in
the setting mode, press Mbutton to change from “ON’ to “OFF”.
At the time of your alarm, the meter will beep and automatically turn on.
You can press Mbutton to silence the alarm and insert a test strip to begin
testing. If you do not press Mbutton, the meter will beep for 2 minutes
then switch off. If you do not want to test at this time, press Mbutton to
switch off the meter.
Congratulations! You have completed all settings!
NOTE:
• TheseparameterscanONLY be changed in the setting mode.
• Ifthemeterisidlefor3minutesduringthesettingmode,itwillswitchoff 
automatically.

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You can switch between each mode by:
1. Start with the meter switched off. Insert
a test strip to turn on the meter. The
screen will display a flashing“ ”and “Gen”.
THE MEASURING MODES
The meter provides you with two modes for measuring, General and QC.
MODES
General
(displays as “Gen”)
QC
USE WHEN
any time of day without regard to time since last
meal
testing with the control solution
2. Press Mbutton to switch between
General and QC mode.

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1. Insert the code strip when the monitor
is off. Wait until the code number appears
on the display.
2. Remove the code strip, the display will
show “OK”. This tells you that the meter
has finished coding and is ready for blood
glucose testing.
BEFORE TESTING
Calibration
You must calibrate the meter every time you begin to use a new vial of
test strips by setting the meter with the correct code. Test results may be
inaccurate if the code number displayed on the monitor does not match
the number printed on the strip vial.
The Pet Gluco meter is supplied with two code strips. There is one for cats,
and one for dogs.
Please check the Pet Gluco meter with the corresponding code strip for
your pet to ensure proper performance.
How to Code the Meter
NOTE:
Make sure the code number on display, code
strip, and test strip vial are the same.
Checking the Code Number
You need to make sure that the code
number displayed on the meter matches
the number on the test strip vial for your
animal type before you proceed. If it
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Control Solution Testing
Our Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that reacts
with test strips and is used to ensure the meter and test strips are working
together correctly.
Test strips, control solutions, or sterile lancets may not be included in the
kit (please check the contents on the product box). They can be purchased
separately. Please make sure you have those items needed to test your
pet's blood glucose beforehand.
Do a control solution test when:
•youfirstreceivethemeter
•atleastonceaweektoroutinelycheckthemeterandteststrips
•youbeginusinganewvialofteststrips
•yoususpectthemeterorteststripsarenotworkingproperly
•thetestresultsarenotconsistentwithhowtheanimalisacting
or when you think the results are not accurate
•practicingthetestingprocess
•youhavedroppedorthinkyoumayhavedamagedthemeter
Warning:
It is important to make sure that the LCD displayed code is the same as the code
on the test strip vial before testing. Failure to do so will result in inaccurate results.
matches, you can proceed with your
test. If the codes do not match, please
stop testing and repeat the calibration
procedure. If the problem persists
contact Customer Service for help.
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2. Press M to mark this test as a control
solution test
With “ ” displayed, the meter will store
the test result in memory under “ ”. If
you press the Mbutton again, the“ ”
will disappear and this test is no longer a
control solution test.
WARNING:
When doing the control solution test, you have to mark it so that the test result
will NOT be stored in the memory. Failure to do so will mix up the blood glucose
test results with the control solution test results in memory.
1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter
Wait for the meter to display“ ” and
“ ”.
Performing a Control Solution Test
You will need:
Meter
1Test Strip 2Control Solution 3
3. Apply control solution
Shake the control solution vial thoroughly
before use.
Squeeze out a drop and wipe it off, then
squeeze out another drop and place it
on the tip of the vial cap. Hold the meter
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NOTE:
• Thecontrolsolutionrangeprintedontheteststripvialisforcontrolsolution
use only. It is not a recommended range for your pet's blood glucose level.
• SeetheMaintenance section for important information about your
control solutions.
Out-of-range results
If you continue to have test results fall outside the range printed on the
test strip vial, the meter and strips may not be working properly. Do NOT
test your pet's blood. Contact customer service or place of purchase for
help.
4. Read and compare the result
After counting down to 0, the control
solution test result will appear on the
display. Compare this result with the
range printed on the test strip vial and it
should fall within this range. If not, please
read the instructions again and repeat the
control solution test.
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absorbent hole of the test strip touches
the drop. Once the confirmation window
fills completely, the meter will begin
counting down. To avoid contaminating
the control solution, do not directly apply
control solution onto a strip.

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TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing
Please follow the instructions in the lancing device insert for collecting a
blood sample.
WARNING:
To reduce the chance of infection:
•Neversharealancetorthelancingdevice.
•Alwaysuseanew,sterilelancet.Lancetsareforsingleuseonly.
•Avoidgettinghandlotion,oils,dirt,ordebrisinoronthelancetsandthe 
lancing device.
Choose a Sampling Site
●Marginal ear testing ●Paw pad testing

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Performing a Blood Glucose Test
You will need:
Meter
1Test Strip 2Lancing Device 3Lancet
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2. Obtaining a blood sample
a. Select the test site.
b. Wash your hands and the test site
with warm water and soap to ensure
accurate results.
c. Thoroughly dry your hands and test
site.
d. Use the pre-set lancing device to
puncture the desired site.
e. Gently squeeze the punctured area to
obtain a drop of blood.
f. Be careful NOT to smear the blood
sample.
1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter
Wait for the meter to display“ ” and
“ ”.