Freestyle FREEDOM LITE User manual

Owner’s Booklet
Blood Glucose Monitoring System

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Sample Areas (dark-colored half-circles on test strip)
Apply blood or control solution to one sample
area only. Insert strip into the meter printed side
up (see image to the right). Bottom
FreeStyle Lite test strip
Sample area
Top
Data Port
Downloads test results. Requires
a compatible data management
system. For more information,
please go to our website or
contact Customer Care.
Display Screen
Displays your test results and other
important information.
m (Mode) Button
• Moves to different mode settings
• Scrolls backward
• Silences a reminder alarm
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Meter and How It Works
Test Strip Port
Insert the Top end of a new
FreeStyle Lite test strip here.
The meter powers on when
you insert the test strip.
System Check Screen
This display always appears when the meter is
turned on. You should check that your meter
matches the example exactly every time
your meter turns on. Do not use the
meter if the display check screen
does not exactly match the
example. If the screen does
not match, the meter may show an incorrect
result. Please contact Customer Care. c (Configure) Button
• Marks a control solution test
• Scrolls forward
• Silences a reminder alarm
• Changes the date, time, alarm
settings, sound options and
reviews stored readings

The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Meter and How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Important Information About Your Blood Glucose Monitoring System. . . . . . 1
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Setting Up the Meter ........................................................2
Purpose .......................................................................2
Set Sound Volume .............................................................3
Set Time.......................................................................4
Set Date.......................................................................5
Testing Your Blood Glucose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Purpose .......................................................................7
Prepare to Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Important Test Strip Information ...............................................9
Performing a Blood Glucose Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Understanding Blood Glucose Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Low and High Blood Glucose Results ......................................... 13
Error Codes .................................................................16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Table of Contents

FreeStyle Control Solution..................................................21
Purpose ..................................................................... 21
Control Solution Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Out of Range Control Solution Results........................................ 22
Performing a Control Solution Test ........................................... 23
Using Your Meter Memory ..................................................26
Purpose ..................................................................... 26
Viewing Blood Glucose Averages in Memory ................................. 26
Viewing Test Results in Memory .............................................. 27
Setting Reminder Alarms (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Purpose ..................................................................... 28
Transferring Test Results To a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maintaining the Meter......................................................30
Replacing the Battery........................................................ 30
Cleaning the Meter .......................................................... 32
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Denition of Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Important Information About Your Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Intended Use
Use outside the body only (in vitro diagnostic use).
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for use in the quantitative
measurement of glucose in capillary whole blood from the forearm, upper arm, thigh, calf,
ngers and hand and venous whole blood. It is intended for self testing and for use by healthcare
professionals for people with diabetes mellitus at home as an aid in monitoring the eectiveness of a
diabetes control programme. It is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus,
and it is not intended for use on neonates or arterial blood.
IMPORTANT: Use only FreeStyle Lite test strips and
FreeStyle control solution with this meter. Other products
can produce inaccurate results.
Warning:
• Test on your ngers if you are testing for low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia) or if you suer
from hypoglycaemia unawareness.
• This system contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed.
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Setting Up the Meter
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to set the meter sound volume, time and date.
1. With the meter o, press and hold
m
for 3seconds until appears.
2. Press
m
to bypass setting the optional reminder alarms. You may choose to
set these later (see Setting Reminder Alarms section).
Caution: Please read all the instructions provided in this owner’s booklet and practise
the testing procedures before using the FreeStyle Freedom Lite system. Blood glucose
monitoring should be done with the guidance of a healthcare professional.

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Set Sound Volume
With the sound volume on, your meter will beep when:
• The test strip is full of blood
• The test result appears on the display
• An error occurs
You may also choose to silence your meter.
3. Set sound volume
If you prefer: Press
c
until you see: Then
No sound
•Press
m
to save
A low beep
A louder beep
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Set Time
Time Format
Note: Your meter can display either the 12-hour (1:24P) or the 24-hour (13:24)
time formats. If you prefer the 12-hour format, there is no“A” for AM. If setting a
PM time, continue to press
c
until you see the “P”displayed for PM.
Hour
4. Set hour
• Press
c
to display correct hour
• Press
m
to save
Minutes
5. Set minutes
• Press
c
to display correct minutes
• Press
m
to save
Time Format
6. Set time format
• Press
m
to accept time format or
• Press
c
to change
• Press
m
to save

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Set Date
Note: The date format can display either:
Year
OR
Year Month Day Day Month
Month
The month will ash rst
7. Set month
• Press
c
to display correct month
• Press
m
to save
Day
8. Set day
• Press
c
to display correct day
• Press
m
to save
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Date Format
9. Set date format
• Press
m
to accept date format or
• Press
c
to change
• Press
m
to save
Year
10. Set year
• Press
m
to accept year or
• Press
c
to change
• Press
m
to save
11. Press and hold
m
for 3seconds until meter turns o. Meter set up is
complete.

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Testing Your Blood Glucose
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to produce an accurate blood glucose test result.
Prepare to Test
Available
Test Sites
Upper arm
Forearm
Hand
Fingertips
Thigh
Calf
1. Select your test site.
Note: Avoid moles, veins, bones and tendons. Bruising may
occur at the test site. If bruising occurs, consider selecting
another site.
There are dierences in testing on ngers versus
alternative sites.
Warning:
Test on your ngers if you are testing for low blood glucose
(hypoglycaemia) or if you suer from hypoglycaemia
unawareness.
Check for low blood glucose when:
• You feel symptoms such as weakness, sweating,
shakiness, headache or confusion
• You eat a delayed meal after taking insulin
• You are following your healthcare professional’s
advice
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IMPORTANT:
2. Wash your hands and the test site with warm soapy water to ensure accurate
results.
• Thoroughly dry your hands and the test site.
• Do not use lotion or cream on the test site.
3. Check test strip expiry date.
Do not use expired test strips; they may produce inaccurate results.
IMPORTANT: Use only FreeStyle Lite test strips. Other test strips can
produce inaccurate results. The test strips are for single use only.

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Important Test Strip Information
Please read the FreeStyle Lite test strip package insert for more information.
• Use the test strips within the meter’s operating range: 40° – 104° F (4° – 40° C).
• Store test strips in a cool, dry place between 40° – 86° F (4° – 30° C).
• Store test strips away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Store test strips in their original vial only.
• Clean and dry your hands before removing a strip from the vial.
• Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing a test strip.
• Do not transfer test strips to another container.
• Do not store test strips outside the vial.
• Do not bend, cut or alter test strips.
• Do not apply blood to both sides of the test strip.
• Do not press the test strip against the test site.
• Do not scrape the blood onto the test strip.
• Do not apply blood to the at side of the test strip.
• Do not apply blood to the test strip when the test strip is out of the meter.
• Do not put blood or foreign objects into the meter.
Warning: Drying agents in the test strip vial or cap may be harmful if inhaled or
swallowed and may irritate skin and eyes.
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Performing a Blood Glucose Test
1. Remove test strip from vial.
2. Insert test strip to turn meter on.
Note: The meter turns o after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart
the meter.
If the meter does not turn on, go to Troubleshooting section.
3. Conrm System Check Screen.
• This display appears when you turn on the meter. Do not use the meter if
the display check screen does not exactly match the example. Contact
Customer Care.
• See The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Meter and How It Works section for more
information.
• If the system check screen does not appear, go to Troubleshooting section.
4. Obtain a blood drop.
When the and appears, use the lancing device to obtain a blood drop.
(See FreeStyle lancing device insert for instructions.)
The test strip requires only a 0.3 microliter of blood for accurate results.
Top
Printed side up
Sample areas

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5. Apply and hold blood to 1 sample area of the test strip until:
• You see short lines moving clockwise on the display or
• You hear a beep
This indicates the test strip obtained enough blood and the meter is checking
your glucose level. If a short line does not appear after 5 seconds, the sample may
be too small. You can add blood to the same side only for up to 60 seconds. If the
test does not start after applying blood drop, go to Troubleshooting section.
(Example only)
6. View result
The result appears on the display when the test is complete. The time that the
meter takes to display a result depends on your blood glucose level. Higher
glucose levels require more time.
Note: If you see an “Er1, Er2, Er3 or Er4” on the display, it is an error code. Go to
Error Codes section.
7. Remove test strip to turn meter o.
Dispose of used lancet and test strip correctly.
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Understanding Blood Glucose Test Results
The meter displays results in mmol/L. The unit of measurement is preset. You cannot change
this setting.
IMPORTANT: The meter displays results from 1.1 – 27.8 mmol/L. Low or
high blood glucose results can indicate a potentially serious medical
condition.
• The expected normal fasting blood glucose level for an adult without diabetes is less than
6.1 mmol/L.1
• Two hours after meals, the blood glucose level for an adult without diabetes should be less than
7.8 mmol/L.1
• Consult your healthcare professional to determine the range that is appropriate for you.
Reference:
1
Denition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and intermediate hyperglycemia: report of a WHO/IDF consultation.
World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland 2006.

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Low and High Blood Glucose Results
Result What It Means What To Do
lower than
3.3 mmol/L
Low (hypoglycaemic) Repeat the test with a new test strip, even if you do
not feel that you have low blood glucose.
If your blood glucose result is still not consistent with
your symptoms, contact your healthcare professional
and follow his or her treatment advice.
higher than
13.3 mmol/L
High (hyperglycaemic) Repeat the test with a new test strip, even if you do
not feel that you have high blood glucose.
If your blood glucose result is still not consistent with
your symptoms, contact your healthcare professional
and follow his or her treatment advice.
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Display What It Means Symptoms What To Do
Appears when
result is:
lower than
1.1 mmol/L
Severe low blood
glucose
Weakness
Sweating
Shakiness
Headache
Confusion
Follow your healthcare professional’s
advice to treat low blood glucose.
If your blood glucose result does
not match how you feel, perform a
control solution test to conrm that
your meter and strips are working
properly.
IMPORTANT:
• Severe dehydration may cause false low results. If you believe you are suering
from severe dehydration, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
• Contact your healthcare professional if you have symptoms that do not match
your test result, and you have followed the instructions in this owner’s booklet.

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Display What It Means Symptoms What To Do
Appears when
result is:
higher than
27.8 mmol/L
Severe high blood
glucose
Fatigue
Thirst
Excess Urination
Blurry Vision
Follow your healthcare professional’s
advice to treat high blood glucose.
If your blood glucose result does
not match how you feel, perform a
control solution test to conrm that
your meter and strips are working
properly.
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Error Codes
Message What It Means What To Do
• The sample is too small
• There may be a problem
with the test strip
• Meter error
• Very low blood glucose
lower than 1.1 mmol/L
1. Follow your healthcare professional’s advice to
treat low blood glucose if you have symptoms
such as:
•Weakness •Shakiness
•Sweating •Headache
•Confusion
2. Perform a control solution test using a new
test strip. If the test results are within the range
printed on the test strip vial, retest using blood
and a new test strip.
3. If the control solution result is out of range or the
error reappears, contact Customer Care.