Lifescan OneTouch SelectSimple User manual

Owner’s
Guide.
Instructions for Use.
About your System
• Your OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter does not
have any buttons.
• Simply insert a test strip to turn the meter on
and begin testing.
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
SelectSimple™

Table of Contents
AGetting to know your system.............................................................................................. 1
BTesting your blood glucose ................................................................................................ 4
CControl solution testing...................................................................................................... 13
DCaring for your system .......................................................................................................16
ETroubleshooting and detailed information about your system ................................19
Contact customer service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544 (07:00 AM -
11:00 PM ) or visit http://www.onetouch.co.in.
If you cannot reach Customer Service, contact your healthcare professional
for advice.
© 2010 LifeScan, Inc. Rev. date: 10/ 2010
Version G
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International
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Switzerland

Available separately
OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips
OneTouch® Select™
Control Solution
Clear Cap
Included in this kit
OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter
(Battery included)
High-Low Alarm Reference Card
Case
Lancing Device
10 Sterile Lancets
Ask for control solution where you get your test strips or contact
customer service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544 for more
information. For information on how to obtain a clear cap, contact
customer service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544.
Color: Red
Arrow : Does not blink
Sound: Single beep
Color: Blue
Arrow : Blinks
Sound: Fa st be ep
Color: Red
Arrow : Blinks
Sound: Slow beep
Low*
20–69 mg/dL
Very High**
240–600 mg/dL
ACTION PLAN:
(Fill out with your doctor)
A C TION PLAN:
(Fill out with your doctor)
SY MPTO MS: Increased thirst • need to
urinate often • hunger • blurry vision •
drow sy
SYMPTOMS: Shaking • fast heartbeat •
sweating • dizziness • hunger • headache •
fatigue • irritable • weakness
High
180–239 mg/dL
ACTION PLAN:
(Fill out with your doctor)
SYMPTOMS: Increased thirst • need to
urinate often • hunger • blurry vision •
dro ws y
High-Lo w Alarm Reference Card
* means yo u mayhave averylowblood
glucose leve l, lower than 20 mg/dL.
** means yo u mayhave av ery high blood
glucose level, higher than 600 mg/ d L.
 WARNING: Keep the meter and testing supplies away
from young children. Small items such as the battery door,
battery, test strips, lancets, protective covers on the lancets,
and control solution vial caps are choking hazards. Do Not
ingest or swallow any items.

Before you begin
Before using this product to test your blood glucose, carefully read
this Owner’s Guide, and the inserts that come with the OneTouch®
Select™ Test Strips and OneTouch® Select™ Control Solution. Take
note of warnings and cautions throughout this Owner’s Guide,
which are identified with . Many people find it helpful to
practice the test with control solution before testing with blood
for the first time. See Section C, Control solution testing.
Intended use
The OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System is
intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose
in fresh capillary whole blood. The OneTouch® SelectSimple™
System is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use) by people with diabetes in a home setting and/or by health
care professionals in a clinical setting as an aid to monitor the
effectiveness of diabetes control.
The OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System
is specifically indicated for use on the finger, forearm, or palm.
It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for testing
newborns.
Test principle
Glucose in the blood sample mixes with special chemicals in the
test strip and a small electric current is produced. The strength
of this current changes with the amount of glucose in the blood
sample. Your meter measures the current, calculates your blood
glucose level, displays the result, and stores it in its memory.

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A. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM
Body
Cap
Release
Button
Depth
Indicator
Cocking
Control
Clear Cap
for alternate site sampling
NOTE: If another type of lancing device and/or lancet are
included, see the separate instructions that came with the device.
Meter Lancing Device
Display Test strip port
Insert test strip here
to turn meter on
mg/dL is the
pre-set unit of
measure
Glucose Range Dots
correspond to three pre-set glucose ranges
This will help identify if your blood glucose
test result is “LOW”, “HIGH”, or “VERY HIGH”
Back Arrow
indicates last
result
Actual dot
on meter is
RED
Actual dot
on meter is
BLUE
Sterile
Lancet
Protective
Cover
Lancet
Point

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• Whenever you insert a test strip, the meter will display your
last result (blood glucose or control solution test) before
prompting you to apply blood. If this is the first time using the
meter or after installing a new battery, three dashes ( )
will appear instead.
• At times, the meter will beep to alert you to certain conditions,
such as when to apply blood to the test strip or if your test result
is “LOW”, “HIGH”, or “VERY HIGH”.
• The meter does not require coding. It is pre-set to Code 25.
Things to know about testing with the
OneTouch® SelectSimple™ System
• The meter does not require any additional set up.
• The meter turns on whenever you
insert a test strip. Every time you
insert a test strip, a start-up test
screen will appear for 2 seconds.
All segments of the display should
appear briefly on the start-up test
screen to let you know the meter
is working properly.
mg/dL
 CAUTION:
• If any information is missing from the start-up test screen,
there may be a problem with the meter. Contact customer
service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544.
• If the meter does not turn on after inserting the test strip:
1) Make sure that the test strip is inserted with the contact
bars facing you and the arrow pointing down, see
Testing with a fingertip sample in Section B.
2) Be sure that the battery is properly installed, see
Inserting/replacing battery in Section D.
3) Make sure you are using the correct test strip. Use only
OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips (Code 25 only).
• If the meter still does not turn on, contact customer service
at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544.
Edge to apply sample
Confirmation window
Contact bars
Insert into test strip port
Test strip

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 CAUTION:
• If you cannot test due to a problem with your testing
supplies, contact your healthcare professional or
customer service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544.
Failure to test could delay treatment decisions and
lead to a serious medical condition.
• The test strip vial contains drying agents that are
harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin
or eye irritation.
 CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection:
• Make sure to wash the lancing site with soap and water
before sampling.
• Never share a lancet or a lancing device with anyone.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet — lancets are for single
use only. Attempted reuse of this single use device
will affect safety, performance and effectiveness, and
expose user to unnecessary risks.
• Keep your meter and lancing device clean. See Caring
for your system in Section D.
NOTE: (continued)
• Do Not open the test strip vial until you are ready to
remove a test strip and perform a test. Use the test strip
immediately after removing it from the vial.
• OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips are for single use only. Never
re-use a test strip that had either blood or control solution
applied to it.
Getting your meter and test strip ready for testing
Have these things ready when you test your
blood glucose level:
• OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter
• OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips
• Lancing device
• Sterile lancets with protective covers
• OneTouch® Select™ Control Solution
NOTE:
• Use only OneTouch® Select™ Test Strips (Code 25 only) with your
OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter.
• Make sure your meter and test strips are about the same
temperature before you test.
• Testing must be done within the operating temperature range
10–44°C. For the most accurate results, try to test as close to
room temperature 20–25°C as you can.
• Tightly close the cap on the vial immediately after use to avoid
contamination and damage.
• Store unused test strips only in their original vial.
• Write the discard date (6 months after first opening the vial)
on the vial label when you first open it.
• Do Not return the used test strip to the vial after performing
a test.

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B. TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE
Testing with a fingertip sample
Before testing, wash your hands thoroughly with warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry.
1. Snap o the lancing
device cap
2. Insert a sterile lancet
Firmly push the lancet into the holder.
NOTE: For alternate site testing, use only OneTouch®
UltraSoft® Lancets.
3. Twist o the protective
cover and save it for
later use
Replace the blue cap by snapping it
back on.
4.Adjust the depth setting
Twist the lancing device cap until the
desired setting appears. Smaller numbers
are for shallower punctures, which may be
less painful.
Shallower punctures work for children and
most adults. Deeper punctures work well
for people with thick or callused skin.
5. Cock the lancing device
Slide the cocking control back until it
clicks.
If it does not click, that’s okay. It may have
been cocked when you inserted the lancet.

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6. Insert a test strip to turn the
meter on
Insert a test strip into the test strip port
as shown, with the contact bars facing you
and the arrow pointing down.
After the start-up test screen, your
last result (blood glucose or control
solution test) will appear on the
display, and the back arrow icon
will blink.
After your last result is displayed,
your meter will beep and an icon
appears showing a drop with a test
strip that fills. This indicates that
your meter is ready for you to apply
a blood sample. You have 2 minutes
to apply a blood sample before the
meter turns off.
7. Lance your finger
Hold the lancing device firmly against
the side of your finger. Press the
release button.
8. Get a round drop of blood
Gently squeeze your finger until you get a
round drop of blood.
If the blood smears or runs, do not
use that sample. Wipe the area and
gently squeeze another drop of blood
or puncture a new site.
Applying blood and reading results
1. Prepare to apply the sample
Keeping your finger extended and steady,
move the meter and test strip toward the
blood drop.
Do Not apply blood on the top of the
test strip.
Approximate
size
mg/dL

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2. Apply the sample
Line up the test strip
with the blood drop
so that the narrow
channel on the edge of
the test strip is almost
touching the edge of
the blood drop.
Gently touch the channel to the edge of
the blood drop.
Be careful not to push the test strip
against your fingertip or the test strip may
not fill completely.
• Do Not smear or scrape the drop of blood with the
test strip.
• Do Not apply more blood to the test strip after you have
moved the drop of blood away.
• Do Not move the test strip in the meter during a test.
3. Wait for the confirmation window to fill
completely
The blood drop will be drawn into the
narrow channel and the confirmation
window should fill completely.
When the confirmation window is
full, this means you have applied
enough blood. Now you can move
the test strip away from the blood
drop and wait for the meter to count
down from 5 to 1.
See Step 4 below, left.
Full Not full
Confirmation
window full
Do Not hold the meter and test strip
underneath the blood drop. This may cause
blood to run into the test strip port and
damage the meter.
 CAUTION:
You may get an ERROR 5 message or an inaccurate result
if the blood sample does not fill the confirmation window
completely. See Troubleshooting in Section E. Discard the
test strip and re-start the test process.
Narrow channel

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Applying blood and reading results
(continued)
4. Read your result on the meter
After the meter counts down,
your blood glucose level appears
on the display along with the unit
of measure.
In this example, the test result is
104 mg/dL. The meter will beep
once but no arrow will appear below
your result.
If your test result is “LOW”, “HIGH”, or
“VERY HIGH”, an arrow will appear below
your result and point to one of two colour
dots. The meter will also beep.
In this example, the test result is
64 mg/dL. A blinking arrow will point
to the BLUE DOT on your meter, and
the meter will beep twice each time the
arrow blinks. This represents a “LOW”
result, below 70 mg/dL.
See the next section for more
information on “LOW”, “HIGH”,
and “VERY HIGH” results.
Example 1
Knowing when your test result is “LOW”,
“HIGH”, or “VERY HIGH”
Your meter has two colour dots below the display. Each dot
corresponds to a pre-set “LOW”, “HIGH”, and “VERY HIGH”
glucose range.
The combination of an arrow
(blinking/not blinking) pointing
to one of the two colour dots and
the meter beeping, will tell you if
your result is “LOW”, “HIGH”, or
“VERY HIGH”.
In this example, the test result
is 185 mg/dL. An arrow will
point to the RED DOT and the
meter will beep once. This
represents a “HIGH” result,
above 180 mg/dL.
Glucose Range Dots
20 to 69 mg/dL
LOW
180 to 239 mg/dL
HIGH
240 to 600 mg/dL
VERY HIGH
Arrow blinks for
15 seconds. Meter
beeps twice each time
the arrow blinks.
Arrow appears but
does not blink.
Meter beeps once.
Arrow blinks for
15 seconds. Meter
beeps once every other
time the arrow blinks.
BLUE DOT RED DOT RED DOT
Example 2

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Error Messages
If you get an ERROR message on your screen rather than a result,
see Troubleshooting in Section E.
After getting a result
Remove the test strip from the meter and the meter will turn off.
Removing the used lancet
Remove the lancing device cap by
snapping it off. Cover the exposed lancet
tip before removing the lancet. Place the
lancet protective cover on a hard surface.
Push the lancet tip into the cover. Remove
the lancet and place it in a container for
sharp objects. Replace the cap.
Disposing of the used lancet and test strip
It is important to discard the used lancet carefully after each
use to avoid unintended lancet stick injuries. Used test strips
and lancets may be considered biohazardous waste in your
area. Be sure to follow your local regulations or your healthcare
professional’s recommendations for proper disposal.
 CAUTION:
• If your blood glucose is high and you test when the
temperature is at the low end of the operating range 10°C,
the result on your meter may be lower than your actual
glucose level. Re-test in a warmer environment with a new
test strip as soon as possible.
• Do Not make immediate treatment decisions based on
whether your results fall within one of these pre-set ranges.
• Treatment decisions should be made based on the numerical
result and your healthcare professional’s recommendations.
• Consult with your healthcare professional as to how the
pre-set ranges defined by the two dots on your meter apply
to your personal target range.
 WARNING:
The unit of measure mg/dL must be displayed here. If
your display shows mmol/L rather than mg/dL, contact
customer service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544
(07:00 AM - 11:00 PM) or visit http://www.onetouch.co.in.
You cannot change the unit of measure. Use of the wrong unit
of measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose
level, and may lead to incorrect treatment.

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Interpreting unexpected test results
Refer to the following cautions whenever your test results are
lower or higher than what you expect.
 CAUTION:
Low glucose results
• If your test result is lower than 70 mg/dL, it may mean
hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose). Treat this condition
immediately, according to your healthcare professional’s
recommendations. Although this result could be due to a
test error, it is safer to treat first, then do another test.
• The Error 7 screen is displayed when your blood glucose
level is lower than 20 mg/dL. You may have severe
hypoglycaemia (very low blood glucose). If you re-test
your blood glucose and the Error 7 screen appears again,
this indicates a severe problem with your blood glucose
control. Obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare
professional immediately.
• If your blood glucose is high and you test when the
temperature is at the low end of the operating range 10°C,
the result on your meter may be lower than your actual
glucose level. Re-test in a warmer environment with a new
test strip as soon as possible.
Dehydration and low glucose results
• You may get false low glucose results if you are severely
dehydrated. If you think you are severely dehydrated,
contact your healthcare professional immediately.
High glucose results
• If your test result is higher than 180 mg/dL, it may mean
hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose) and you should
consider re-testing. Talk to your healthcare professional
if you are concerned about hyperglycaemia.
• The Error 8 screen is displayed when your blood glucose
level is higher than 600 mg/dL. You may have severe
hyperglycaemia (very high blood glucose). Re-test your
blood glucose. If the Error 8 screen appears again, this
indicates a severe problem with your blood glucose
control. Obtain and follow instructions from your
healthcare professional immediately.
Repeated unexpected glucose results
• If you continue to get unexpected results, check your
system with control solution. See Section C, Control
solution testing.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent
with your blood glucose results and you have followed
all instructions in this Owner’s Guide, contact your
healthcare professional. Never ignore symptoms or make
significant changes to your diabetes control programme
without speaking to your healthcare professional.
Unusual red blood cell count
• A haematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red
blood cells) that is either very high (above 55%) or very
low (below 30%) can cause false results.

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Testing with a forearm or palm sample
The OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter lets you obtain a blood
sample from your forearm or palm. Getting a drop of blood
from these “alternate sites” may be less painful than a
fingertip sample.
 CAUTION:
Do Not test on your forearm or palm when:
• You think your blood glucose is rapidly falling, such as within
two hours of exercise or a rapid-acting insulin injection or
insulin pump bolus. Testing with a fingertip sample may
identify hypoglycaemia or an insulin reaction sooner than
testing with a forearm or palm sample.
• It has been less than two hours after a meal, a rapid-acting
insulin injection or insulin pump bolus, physical exercise, or
you think your glucose level is changing rapidly.
• You are ill or during times of stress.
• You are concerned about the possibility of hypoglycaemia
or an insulin reaction, such as when driving a car. This is
especially important if you suffer from hypoglycaemia
unawareness (lack of symptoms to indicate an insulin
reaction).
 CAUTION:
Talk to your healthcare professional before using your
forearm or palm for testing.
If you are testing: Use blood sample
from your:
Routinely before meals. Prior to
or more than two hours after:
• a meal
• exercise
• a rapid-acting insulin injection
or insulin pump bolus
Fingertip, forearm,
or palm
When your blood glucose is
changing rapidly, such as:
• within two hours after a meal
• within two hours after a
rapid-acting insulin injection
or insulin pump bolus, or
• during or within two hours
after exercise
Fingertip

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Getting a blood sample
Getting a blood sample from your forearm or palm is different
than getting a sample from your fingertips. Follow these
instructions to get a sufficient blood drop for testing.
The clear cap is for forearm and palm sampling only. Replace
the blue cap with the clear cap. For more information on how to
obtain a clear cap, contact customer service at 1800 225544 or
022-30845544.
1. Insert a sterile lancet and
snap on the clear cap
2. Adjust the depth setting
You may need a deeper setting to get a
sufficient sample for testing.
Twist the clear cap toward the larger
numbers to increase the depth.
Be sure to cock the lancing device.
3. Choose a sample site
• Choose a spot away from bone, veins, and hair. Massage the site
to increase blood flow.
• Select a spot with no visible veins and avoid deep lines, which
may cause your blood sample to smear.
Palm
Forearm
 CAUTION:
Before testing, make sure to wash the puncture site with soap
and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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4. Lance your forearm or palm
• Firmly press and hold the lancing device
against your forearm or palm for a few
seconds.
• Wait until the skin surface under the clear
cap changes colour (as blood collects
beneath the skin). This tells you there is
enough blood flow for a good sample.
• Then press the
release button
while continuing
to apply pressure.
• Keep holding the lancing device against
your skin until a round drop of blood
forms under the cap.
• When sampling from your forearm or
palm, make sure the drop of blood is
sufficient ( approximate size) before
you release pressure and remove the
lancing device.
5. Remove the lancing device
Carefully lift the lancing device away from your skin. Do Not
smear the blood sample.
If the drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair
or a line in your palm, do not use the sample. Try lancing
again in a smoother area.
If bruising occurs at an alternate site or you have difficulty
getting a sample, consider sampling from a fingertip instead.
You may want to review the choice of sites with your
healthcare professional.
6. Apply the sample to the test strip
Keep your forearm or palm steady and use your other hand to
bring the top edge of the test strip to the drop of blood.
• See Testing with a fingertip sample in Section B for more
information on applying the blood sample to the test strip.
• See Interpreting unexpected test results in Section B for
more information on unexpected test results.
• See Testing with a fingertip sample in Section B for
information on disposing the used lancet.
PalmForearm
Forearm or Palm
PalmForearm
Forearm or Palm

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C. CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING
How to test with control solution
1. Insert a test strip to turn the
meter on
Make sure the three contact bars are facing
you and the arrow is pointing down. Push
the test strip in as far as it will go. Do Not
bend the test strip.
2. Wait for the meter to prompt you to apply a
control solution sample
After the start-up test screen, your
last result (blood glucose or control
solution test) will appear on the
display, and the back arrow icon
will blink.
After your last result is displayed,
your meter will beep and an icon
appears showing a drop with a test
strip that fills. This indicates that
your meter is ready for you to apply
a control solution sample. You have
2 minutes to apply a control solution
sample before the meter turns off.
mg/dL
 CAUTION:
Do Not swallow control solution; it is not for human
consumption. Do Not apply control solution to the skin or
eyes as it may cause irritation.
When to test with control solution
OneTouch® Select™ Control Solution contains a known amount
of glucose and is used to check that the meter and the test
strips are working properly.
Do a control solution test:
• to practice the test process instead of using blood,
• whenever you open a new vial of test strips,
• if you suspect the meter or test strips are not working
properly,
• if you have had repeated unexpected blood glucose results
as described in Applying blood and reading results in
Section B, or
• if you drop or damage the meter.
NOTE:
• Use only OneTouch® Select™ Control Solution with your
OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter.
• Control solution is available separately. Ask for control
solution where you get your test strips or contact customer
service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544.
• Control solution tests must be done at room temperature
20–25°C. Make sure your meter, test strips, and control
solution are at room temperature before testing.

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4. Apply the control solution
Hold the meter so that the narrow channel
at the top edge of the test strip is at a
slight angle to the drop of control solution.
Touch the channel on the top edge of the
test strip to the control solution. Wait for
the channel to fill completely.
5. Read your result
When the confirmation window is
full, the meter will count down from
5 to 1. Your control solution result
will then appear on the display
along with the unit of measure.
NOTE: If the HIGH/LOW alarm is activated during control solution
testing, do not be concerned or take any action. The HIGH/LOW
alarm should not be used to evaluate control solution results.
3. Prepare the control solution
Before removing the cap, shake the vial
gently. Remove the vial cap and place it
on a flat surface with the top of the cap
pointing up. Squeeze the vial to discard
the first drop.
Wipe both the tip of
the control solution
vial and the top
of the cap with a
clean, damp tissue
or cloth.
Then, squeeze a drop into the small well on
the top of the cap or onto another clean,
non-absorbent surface.
mg/dL

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 CAUTION:
The control solution range printed on the test strip vial
is for OneTouch® Select™ Control Solution only. It is not a
recommended range for your blood glucose level.
 CAUTION:
If you continue to get control solution results that fall
outside the range printed on the test strip vial, Do Not use
the meter, the test strip, or the control solution. Contact
customer service at 1800 225544 or 022-30845544.
6. Check if the result is
in range
Compare your result to the range on the
test strip vial.
Each vial of test strips has
a OneTouch® Select™ Control
Solution range printed on its label.
Compare the result displayed
on the meter to the OneTouch®
Select™ Control Solution range
printed on the test strip vial
depending on the type of control solution you used.
If the result you get is not within the appropriate range, the meter
and test strips may not be working properly. Repeat the control
solution test.
7. Cleaning
Clean the top of the control solution cap with a clean, damp tissue
or cloth.
OneTouch® Select™
105–158 mg/dL
(Example Range)
Out-of-range results may be due to:
• not following the instructions detailed in steps 1–7,
• expired or contaminated control solution,
• expired or damaged test strip,
• use of a test strip or control solution past its discard date,
• a problem with the meter, or
• control solution test was performed outside the correct
temperature range 20–25°C.
NOTE:
It is important to compare your control solution result with
the correct range printed on the test strip vial or your result
may appear to be out of range.
ImpOrTaNT:
The next time you test, your last test result (which appears
on the display when you insert a test strip) is from a control
solution test, and not a blood glucose test.

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D. CARING FOR YOUR SYSTEM
Inserting/replacing the battery
Your OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Meter uses one 3.0 Volt CR
2032 lithium battery (or equivalent). Replacement batteries
can be found in most stores where batteries are sold.
A blinking, partially-filled
battery icon will appear by
itself on the display when
battery power is very low.
There is enough battery power
to complete a few more tests,
but you should replace the
battery as soon as possible.
The icon will continue to blink
on all other screens until you
replace the battery.
A blinking, empty battery
icon will appear by itself on
the display when there is
not enough battery power to
complete a test or view your
last result.
You must replace the battery to continue using the meter.
1. Remove the battery door
Start with the meter off. Place your thumb or forefinger on the
battery door, and push to the side to remove the battery door
from the back of the meter.
2. Remove the old battery
Pull up on the plastic tab.
mg/dL