
Checking the System
You may check your meter and test strips using the
CareSens Control Solutions(control A, B and/or C).
The CareSens Control Solution contains a known amount
of glucose and is used to check that the meter and the
test strips are working properly.
The test strip vials have CareSens Control Solution ranges
printed on their labels. Compare the result displayed on
the meter to the CareSens Control Solution range printed
on the test strip vial.
Before using a new meter or a new vial of test strips, you may conduct
a control solution test following the procedure on pages 19-20.
Notes:
• UseonlytheCareSensControlSolution.
• Checktheexpirationdatesprintedonthebottle.Whenyou
first open a control solution bottle, record the discard date
(date opened plus three (3) months) in the space provided on
the label.
• Controlsolutiontestsmustbedonebetween20–25˚C.Make
sure your meter, test strips, and control solution have adjusted
to the above temperature ranges well before testing.
• Beforeusingthecontrolsolution,shakethebottle,discardthe
first drop and wipe the tip clean.
• Closethecontrolsolutionbottletightlyandstoreata
temperature of 8-30˚C.
You may do a control solution test:
• Whenyouwanttopracticethetestprocedureusingthecontrol
solution instead of blood,
• Whenusingthemeterforthefirsttime,
• Wheneveryouopenanewvialofteststrips,
• Ifthemeterorteststripsdonotfunctionproperly,
• Ifyoursymptomsareinconsistentwiththebloodglucosetest
Control Solution Testing
Step 2
Shake the CareSens Control
Solution bottle well before each
test.
Remove the cap and squeeze the
bottle to discard the first drop. Then
wipe the tip with a clean tissue
or cloth. After the symbol
appears on the display, apply the solution to the narrow
edge of the test strip until the meter beeps. Make sure the
confirmation window fills completely.
Step 1
Insert a test strip into the meter’s test strip port,
with the contact bars facing upwards.
Gently push the test strip into the port until the
meter beeps. Be careful not to bend the strip
while pushing it in.
The symbol will be displayed on the
screen.
Note: The meter may switch off, if the control solution is not
applied within 2 minutes of the symbol appearing on
the screen. If the meter turns off, remove the strip, reinsert,
and start from step 1.
results and you feel that the meter or test strips are not working
properly,
• Ifyoudropordamagethemeter.