Freestyle FREEDOM LITE User manual

Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Sistema de control del nivel de glucosa en sangre
Virtually Pain-Free Testing
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Owner’s Booklet
Manual del propietario

Table of Contents
Important Information About Your
FreeStyle Freedom® Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System.................... 2-3
Important Health-Related Information ...........................................................4
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Meter and FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Meter and How It Works.............................. 5-6
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Meter Display ................................................ 7-8
The FreeStyle® Lite Test Strip....................................................................... 9-10
The FreeStyle Control Solution
The FreeStyle Control Solution................................................................. 10-11
Performing a Control Solution Test..........................................................12-13
Testing Your Blood Glucose
Testing Your Blood Glucose .... .......................................................................14
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ............................................................. 15-17
LO and HI Readings.........................................................................................18
Meter Set-Up
Setting Up Your Meter......................................................................................19
Setting the Reminder Alarms.................................................................... 19-20
Setting the Sound, Time and Time Format ..................................................21
Setting the Date and Date Format ..................................................................22
Meter Results
Meter Memory, 7-, 14- and 30-Day Averages...............................................23
Test Results (Blood Glucose, Control Solution) ...........................................24
Data Download..................................................................................................25
Meter Maintenance
Battery ................................................................................................................26
Replacing the Battery..................................................................................26-27
Caring for Your Meter ......................................................................................27
System Troubleshooting
Error Messages............................................................................................. 28-30
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................31
FreeStyle Freedom Lite System Specifications ..............................................32
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The FreeStyle Freedom® Lite System Uses the
World’s Smallest Sample So You Can Test on a
Variety of Locations
The human figure above shows the areas where you can test with
the FreeStyle Freedom Lite system. Avoid moles, veins, bones, and
tendons.
WARNING:
We recommend that you test on your fingers if you are testing
for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or if you suffer from
hypoglycemia unawareness.
Upper arm
Forearm
Hand
Fingertips
Thigh
Calf
Suggested Test
Areas for the Hand
Most Test Sites Available

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Important Information About Your FreeStyle
Freedom® Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System
How the FreeStyle Freedom Lite System Should Be Used
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite system is intended for use outside the•
body (in other words, in vitro diagnostic use only).
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite system is used for measuring blood•
glucose (also known as blood sugar) from samples taken from the
forearm, upper arm, hand, thigh, calf, or fingers.
Do use the FreeStyle Freedom Lite system for:
Testing blood glucose.•
Testing only with fresh capillary whole blood samples.•
Do not use the FreeStyle Freedom Lite system for:
The diagnosis of diabetes.•
Testing on newborns.•
Testing of arterial blood.•
Important: The FreeStyle Freedom Lite meter should only be
used with FreeStyle® Lite test strips and FreeStyle control solution.
Using other test strips and control solution with this meter can
produce inaccurate results.

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Important Information About Your FreeStyle
Freedom® Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System
(cont)
WARNING:
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite system contains small parts that may•
be dangerous if swallowed.
Patients receiving peritoneal dialysis using solutions containing•
icodextrin or receiving intravenous immunoglobulin preparations
containing maltose should not use these test strips.
Blood concentrations of galactose ≥ 13 mg/dL, maltose•
≥ 20 mg/dL or lactose ≥ 10 mg/dL causes overestimation of
blood glucose results.
Caution:Please read all the instructions provided in this Owner’s
Booklet and practice 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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Important Health-Related Information
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low•
results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration,
consult your physician immediately.
Test results below 60 mg/dL mean low blood glucose•
(hypoglycemia).
Test results greater than 240 mg/dL mean high blood glucose•
(hyperglycemia).
If you get results below 60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL and do not•
have symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, repeat the test.
If you have symptoms or continue to get results that fall below
60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, follow the treatment advice of
your healthcare professional.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your•
blood glucose test and you have followed all instructions described
in the FreeStyle Freedom® Lite owner’s booklet, call your healthcare
professional.

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System Check Screen
This screen briefly appears each time the meter is turned on
so that you can make sure the display is working properly.
Do not use the meter if the system check screen does not
match the example here. Please call Customer Care.
The FreeStyle Freedom® Lite Meter and
How It Works
Display Screen
Displays your test results and other important information.
m(Mode) Button
Move to different mode settings.•
Scrolls backward.•
Silences a reminder alarm.•
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.)

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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.
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.
Bottom
FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
Sample Areas
Top
Data Port
Download test results. Requires a
compatible data management system.
For more information, please go to our
website or call Customer Care.

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The FreeStyle Freedom® Lite Meter Display
Battery Symbol
Appears when you should replace
your meter battery.
Test Result Area
Displays test results.
Message Area
Displays date, time, and number of tests.
Control Solution Test Result Symbol
Shows that you have marked a test result
as a control solution test.
Memory Mode Symbol
Shows you test results stored in the
meter memory.

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Thermometer Symbol
Appears if your meter
is out of operating
temperature range.
P Symbol
Indicates PM in 12-hour format
only (for example 4:00 p.m.)
Day Average Symbol
Shows the average
value of glucose
readings from the last
7-, 14- or 30-days.
mg/dL (U.S. Standard)
Indicates unit of
measurement.
Blood Drop and
Test Strip Symbols
These symbols
work together in
an animation to tell
you when the meter
is ready for you
to apply blood or
control solution.
Sound Level Symbols
Indicates high, low, or off
sound volume.

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WARNING:
The cap or vial contains drying agents that may be harmful if
inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
Important: The FreeStyle Freedom® Lite meter should only be used
with FreeStyle Lite test strips. Using other test strips with this meter can
produce inaccurate results.
Important Test Strip Information
The FreeStyle Freedom Lite system has an operating range of 40° to•
104° F (4° to 40° C).
Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between 40° and 86° F•
(4° to 30° C).
Use test strips only within the system operating temperature range.•
Keep away from direct sunlight or heat.•
Store your test strips in their original vial only; never transfer them•
to another vial or any other container.
Never store individual test strips outside the vial.•
After removing a FreeStyle Lite test strip from the vial, immediately•
close the vial cap tightly.
With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere when•
removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.
The FreeStyle® Lite Test Strip
Apply blood or control solution to only
one test strip sample area per test.
Important: Use only one sample area of the test strip per
test. Do not apply blood to both sample areas. Test strips
may be used only once. Discard used test strips. You can
continue to fill the test strip for up to 60 seconds. Be sure
to reapply the sample to the same sample area. Test Strip
Sample Areas

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Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date. This may cause•
inaccurate results.
Do not bend, cut, or alter FreeStyle® Lite test strips.•
Note: For further information, refer to the FreeStyle Lite test strip
package insert.
The FreeStyle® Control Solution
FreeStyle control solution is a red liquid that contains a
fixed amount of glucose that is used to:
Practice testing without having to use your own blood.•
Ensure that your meter and test strips are working•
together properly.
A control solution test should be performed when you question your
results and want to confirm that your monitor and test strips are
working properly.
For information on how to obtain control solution, call Customer
Care at 1-888-522-5226.

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Important Control Solution Information
FreeStyle® control solution is good for three months after opening
the bottle or until the expiration date printed on the label, whichever
comes first.
Important: Count forward three months from the date you open a new
bottle of control solution. Write this date on the side of your control
solution bottle. This is your discard date, unless the expiration date
printed on the bottle comes first.
Example: You open the control solution on January 15th. Count
forward three months to April 15th. This is the discard date that you
record on the bottle.
Use only FreeStyle control solution with your FreeStyle Freedom®•
Lite system.
Replace the cap on the control solution bottle immediately after•
using.
Do not use control solution past the expiration date.•
Do not add water or any liquid to control solution.•
Control solution tests are specified to be accurate only when used•
between 59° to 104° F (15° to 40° C).
Control solution test results should fall within the range printed on•
the test strip vial label.
Important: The control solution range is a target range for control
solution only. It is not a target range for your blood glucose level.
If control solution results are out of this range, repeat the test.•
If your control solution test results continue to fall outside the range•
printed on the test strip vial, do not use the FreeStyle Freedom Lite
system to test your blood glucose. Contact Customer Care.
Caution: Results from FreeStyle control solution tests do not
reflect your blood glucose level.

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Performing a Control Solution Test
Insert the top of the test strip into your meter
until it stops. This will power on the meter.
System Check Screen
Each time the meter powers on, this screen
briey appears so that you can make sure the
display is working properly.
The date and time will briefly appear after the
system check screen so that you can make sure
your meter is set to the correct time and date.
Wait for the meter to display the blood drop and
test strip symbols.
Gently touch only one of the sample areas on
the test strip to the control solution.
Important: Do not apply control solution to both
test strip sample areas.
If the sound is on, your meter will beep when the test strip is full. A
short line then moves clockwise around the display screen while the
sample is processing.
System Check
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The result will appear on the display screen and if the sound is on,
your meter will beep twice. To mark the result as a control solution
result, press and hold the “c” button for two seconds until the control
solution symbol ( ) appears at the top right of the display screen.
If you have marked a blood glucose test as a control solution test by
mistake, you can unmark it by pressing and holding the “c” button
again for two seconds.
Compare your control solution test result to the
range printed on your test strip vial label. Your
control solution results should fall within the
range printed on the side of your test strip vial.
Out of range test results may be caused by:
Expired or bad control solution.•
Expired or bad test strip.•
Error in performing test.•
Watered-down control solution.•
Meter malfunction.•
Control solution test done outside 59° to 104° F.•
To turn the meter off, remove the test strip.
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Testing Your Blood Glucose
Important: To ensure accurate results, wash your
hands and test site (for example, your forearm) with
soap and water. Make sure there is no cream or lotion
on the test site. Thoroughly dry your hands and test
site.
With the FreeStyle Freedom® Lite meter, you can test your blood•
glucose on your forearm, fingers, upper arm, hand, thigh, or calf.
Testing with the FreeStyle Freedom Lite meter requires a very small•
sample size, 0.3 microliters of blood; about the size of pinhead
(example:•).
Times when you may be checking for low blood glucose include:
When you are feeling symptoms such as weakness, sweating,•
nervousness, headache, or confusion.
When you have delayed a meal after taking insulin.•
When your healthcare professional advises you to do so.•
WARNING:
We recommend that you test on your fingers if you are testing
for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or if you suffer from
hypoglycemia unawareness.

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Prepare Your Meter
Insert a FreeStyle® Lite test strip into the meter
until it stops. e meter will power on.
Note: If you do not start the test within two minutes, the meter will
turn o. To restart your meter, take out the unused FreeStyle Lite test
strip and reinsert it into the meter.
System Check Screen
Each time the meter powers on, this screen
briey appears so that you can make sure the
display is working properly.
e date and time will briey appear aer the
system check screen so that you can make sure
your meter is set to the correct time and date.
e blood drop and test strip symbols will appear
on the display screen. Your meter is now ready to
apply blood sample.
Important: The FreeStyle Freedom® Lite meter should only be used
with FreeStyle Lite test strips. Using other test strips with this meter can
produce inaccurate results.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
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Blood Drop and
Test Strip Symbols
System Check

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Obtain a Blood Sample
Select a test site. ere are dierences in testing on ngers versus
other alternative sites.
Use your lancing device to obtain a blood sample. Refer to the
lancing device insert for detailed instructions on how to use the
FreeStyle lancing device.
Filling the FreeStyle® Lite Test Strip with
Blood
Make sure that the FreeStyle Lite test stripa.
is in the meter, the meter is powered on
and the blood drop and test strip symbols
are displayed. (If the meter is off, take
out the test strip and reinsert it into the
meter.) You are now ready to apply the
blood sample.
Bring the FreeStyle Lite test strip to theb.
blood sample at a slight angle.
The FreeStyle Lite test strip acts like ac.
sponge and pulls the blood into the strip
through the sample area.
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Test Strip Sample Area
WARNING: If you are testing for hypoglycemia (low blood
glucose), or if you suffer from hypoglycemia unawareness, we
recommend that you test on your fingers.
FPO
Important: Use only one test strip sample area per test. Do not apply
blood to both edges, or you may get an inaccurate result. Test strips may
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Do not press the FreeStyle® Lite test strip against the test site.•
Do not scrape the blood onto the FreeStyle Lite test strip.•
Do not apply blood to the flat side of the FreeStyle Lite test•
strip.
Do not apply blood to the FreeStyle Lite test strip when the•
FreeStyle Lite test strip is out of the meter.
Do not put blood or foreign objects into the FreeStyle•
Freedom® Lite test strip port.
Waiting for Result
Do not pull the FreeStyle Lite test strip away until•
you hear one beep or see the short line moving
clockwise on your meter screen. This means you
have enough blood and the meter is reading your
glucose.
If after five seconds your meter does not show a short line moving•
around the display screen, the sample may be too small. You may add
blood to the same sample area of the test strip from which you started
for up to 60 seconds from the time of the first application.
T• he test result is complete when your blood
glucose test result is shown on the display screen
and you will hear two beeps if the sound is on.
O• n average, your reading will display in 5 seconds.
The time that the meter takes depends on your
blood glucose level. The higher your glucose level,
the longer it takes to get a result.
Potential Bruising
It is possible you may experience bruising at the test site. If bruising
does occur, you may choose to lance another test site.

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LO and HI Readings
Important: Low or high blood glucose readings can indicate a potentially
serious medical condition. The FreeStyle Freedom® Lite meter displays
results from 20 to 500 mg/dL.
If your test result is lower than 20 mg/dL, LO will appear on the meter
display screen. This reading indicates severe hypoglycemia (low blood
glucose).
LO Reading with Symptoms
If you have a LO reading and have symptoms
such as weakness, sweating, nervousness,
headache or confusion, then follow your doctor’s
recommendation to treat hypoglycemia.
LO Reading without Symptoms
If you get a LO reading, but have no symptoms of low blood glucose,
then retest with a new test strip on your fingers. If you still get a LO
reading, follow your doctor’s recommendation to treat hypoglycemia.
If your test is above 500 mg/dL, HI will appear on the display screen.
This indicates severe hyperglycemia (high blood glucose).
HI Reading with Symptoms
If you feel symptoms such as fatigue, thirst, excess
urination, or blurry vision, then follow your
doctor’s recommendation to treat hyperglycemia.
HI Reading without Symptoms
If you get a HI reading, but have no symptoms of high blood glucose,
then retest with a new test strip. If you still get a HI reading, follow
your doctor’s recommendation to treat hyperglycemia.
LO Reading
HI Reading