Lifescan OneTouch Ultra User manual

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Dear ONE TOUCH®Ultra System Owner:
You have chosen one of the best blood glucose
monitoring systems available. This booklet has
important information you must know about the
ONE TOUCH Ultra System. Read it carefully.
Your ONE TOUCH Ultra System provides you with
accurate, plasma-calibrated test results. This
feature makes it easier for you and your doctor to
compare your meter results with laboratory results.
If you’ve been using another type of meter, you
may notice that your results with the ONE TOUCH
Ultra System are about 12% higher.
Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role
in diabetes control. A long-term study showed that
keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can
reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to
60%.* The results you get with the ONE TOUCH
Ultra System can help you and your healthcare
professional monitor and adjust your treatment
plan to gain better control of your diabetes.
A warranty registration card is included with your
system. If you complete it and mail it to us, we will
send you a gift. If you prefer to fill out a warranty
card online, please visit LifeScan.com.
*American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes
Control and Complications Trial (1993).
TEST
SUMMARY
1. Insert test strip. Meter turns on
automatically.
2. Apply sample. Touch and hold
the blood drop to TOP EDGE of
test strip, where it meets narrow
channel.
3. Hold the blood drop to the
TOP EDGE until confirmation
window is completely filled before
meter begins to count down. If
confirmation window does not fill
completely, do not add blood to test
strip. Discard test strip and retest.
4. Accurate test results in just
5 seconds.
This summary is intended only for
quick reference and not as a substi-
tute for the ONE TOUCH®Ultra Owner’s
Booklet. Please read the entire booklet
before you begin testing.
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The ONE TOUCH®Ultra System is intended
for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use). It should be used only for testing
glucose (sugar) and only with fresh
capillary whole blood samples. It should
not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes
or for the testing of newborns.
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CAUTION:
Before using any product to test your blood
sugar (blood glucose), read all instructions
and practice the test. Do all quality control
checks as directed and consult with a diabetes
healthcare professional. These recommendations
apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems
and are supported by the American Association
of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes
Association, the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, and Advamed.
Important Information
◆Severe dehydration and excessive water loss
may cause false low results. If you believe you
are suffering from severe dehydration, consult
a healthcare professional immediately.
◆Test results below 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L)
mean low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). Test
results greater than 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L)
mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia).
If you get results below 60 mg/dL or above
240 mg/dL, and do not have symptoms, first
repeat the test. If you have symptoms or con-
tinue 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
results AND you have followed all instructions
described in the ONE TOUCH®Ultra Owner’s
Booklet, call your healthcare professional.
◆A red blood cell count (hematocrit) that is
very high (above 55%) or very low (below
30%) can cause false results.
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED 1
The Complete ONE TOUCH®Ultra
Blood Glucose Monitoring System 1
ONE TOUCH®Ultra
Blood Glucose Meter 2
ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test Strips 6
BEFORE TESTING 8
Checking the Display 8
Coding the Meter 8
Checking the System
with ONE TOUCH®Ultra
Control Solution 11
TESTING YOUR BLOOD 17
Getting a Drop of Blood 18
Step-by-Step Test Procedure 23
Special Messages 26
USING THE METER MEMORY 27
VIEWING TEST RESULTS ON A
PERSONAL COMPUTER 30
Data Downloading 30
COMPARING METER AND
LABORATORY RESULTS 32
SETTING THE METER 34
Setting the Time,
Date, and Unit of
Measurement 34
CARING FOR YOUR METER 39
Maintenance 39
Battery 40
DISPLAY MESSAGES
AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE 42
SPECIFICATIONS 52
GUARANTEE 53
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The Complete ONE TOUCH® Ultra
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
The ONE TOUCH Ultra Blood Glucose
Monitoring System consists of three main
products: the ONE TOUCH®Ultra Blood
Glucose Meter, ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test Strips,
and ONE TOUCH®Ultra Control Solution.
These products have been designed, tested,
and proven to work together as a system to
produce accurate blood glucose test results.
Use only ONE TOUCH Ultra Test Strips and
ONE TOUCH Ultra Control Solution with the
ONE TOUCH Ultra Blood Glucose Meter.
Your system includes:
◆ONE TOUCH®Ultra Meter
◆ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test Strips
◆ONE TOUCH®Ultra Control Solution
◆ONE TOUCH®UltraSoft Adjustable
Blood Sampler
◆ONE TOUCH®UltraSoft Sterile Lancets
◆Owner’s Booklet
◆Carrying Case
◆Quick Reference Guide
◆Warranty Registration Card
◆Logbook
◆One 3.0 V Lithium Battery (Installed)
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GETTING
STARTED
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CAUTION: Check your ONE TOUCH®Ultra System to be sure the outer
carton seal is not missing or broken. If either of these conditions
occurred, please return your system to the place of purchase.
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DISPLAY
Your test results are displayed
here. The large, easy-to-read
display guides you through
the test using symbols and
simple messages.
TEST PORT
The test port is where you insert
the ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test Strip
for testing. The meter will turn
on automatically when you
insert a test strip.
DATA PORT
The data port accepts the
LifeScan Interface Cable, which
can be used to help download
your test results to a computer
for further analysis using
IN TOUCH®Diabetes
Management Software.
C BUTTON
The C (Change) button is used
to change the date and time,
code number, and unit of mea-
surement, as well as to indicate
control solution tests and to
review test results while in the
memory mode.
M BUTTON
The M (Mode) button is used
to set up the meter, enter the
memory mode, and turn the
meter on and off.
ONE TOUCH® Ultra
Blood Glucose Meter
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ONE TOUCH® Ultra
meter display segments
BLOOD DROP SYMBOL
This symbol tells you when to
apply the sample.
CODE
Appears with the code number
of the test strips currently in use.
CTL
Indicates a control
solution test result.
UNITS OF
MEASUREMENT
Depending upon
how the meter is
set, either mmol/L
or mg/dL will
appear with the
test result.
TEST RESULT
AREA
Test results are
displayed here.
(A decimal point
appears when the
unit of measure-
ment is millimoles
per liter.)
MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTES
BATTERY SYMBOL
Appears when the battery is low
or must be replaced.
KETONES?
Appears when a
blood glucose test
result is above
240 mg/dL.
MEM
Indicates a test
result stored in
memory.
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See pages 17–26, Testing Your Blood,
for complete instructions.
Important Test Strip Information
◆Store test strip packages in a cool, dry place below
86˚F (30˚C). Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
Do not refrigerate.
◆Store your test strips in their original vial only; do not
transfer them to a new bottle or any other container.
◆After removing a ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test Strip from the vial,
immediately replace the vial cap and close it tightly.
◆With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip
anywhere on its surface when removing it from the
vial or inserting it into the meter.
◆Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
◆Write the discard date on the vial label when you first open
it. Discard remaining ONE TOUCH Ultra Test Strips and the
vial three months after first opening date.
◆Apply only ONE TOUCH®Ultra Control Solution or a blood
sample to the top edge. Applying other substances to the top
edge will cause inaccurate results.
◆Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on
the package since they may cause inaccurate results.
◆Do not bend, cut, or alter a ONE TOUCH Ultra Test Strip
in any way.
WARNING: Keep the test strip vial away from children; the cap is a choking hazard. Also,
the cap contains a pouch filled with drying agents that may be harmful if inhaled or
swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
ONE TOUCH®Ultra
Test Strips
The ONE TOUCH®Ultra System mea-
sures the amount of sugar (glucose)
in whole blood. Blood is applied to
the TOP EDGE of the ONE TOUCH Ultra
Test Strip and is automatically drawn
into the reaction cell where the reaction
takes place.
The ONE TOUCH Ultra Test Strip
consists of the following parts:
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip
into the meter. Push it in firmly
until it will go no further.
Top Edge
Apply a drop of blood here,
where the narrow channel meets
the top edge of the test strip.
Confirmation Window
This is where you confirm if
enough blood has been applied
to the TOP EDGE.
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Checking the Display
Each time you insert a test strip into the
ONE TOUCH®Ultra Meter or turn the
meter on, all segments of the display will
appear briefly. This tells you that the system
is performing several self-checks and
allows you to confirm that all display
segments are working properly. (See
pages 4 and 5 for all display segments.)
Coding the Meter
Code numbers are used to calibrate
the ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test Strips with
the ONE TOUCH Ultra Meter for accurate
results. You must code the meter before
using it for the first time and then every
time you change to another vial of
ONE TOUCH Ultra Test Strips. Each
time you test, check that the code
number on the meter display matches
the code number on the test strip vial.
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BEFORE
TESTING
CAUTION: If the code number displayed on the meter does not
match the number printed on the vial, test results may be inaccurate.
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STEP 1
Enter the Code Mode.
Start with the meter turned off. Insert
a ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test Strip to turn
on the meter. All segments of the display
will appear. Next, the code number will
appear on the display for three seconds.
STEP 2
Match the Code Numbers.
Compare the code number on the
meter display with the code number
on the test strip vial. If the two code
numbers match, you may begin testing.
If they do not match, follow Step 3.
When you first use the meter, three
dashes (---) will appear, showing that
there is no code stored in the memory.
(Example)
(Example)
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STEP 3
Code the Meter.
Press the C button to select the correct
code. Each time you press and release
the C button, the number will increase
by one. To move faster, simply press
and hold the C button. After you have
selected the correct code number, it
will flash for three seconds and then
appear solid for three seconds. Then the
symbol will appear, indicating that
the ONE TOUCH®Ultra System is ready
for testing.
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(Example)
Checking the System
with ONE TOUCH®
Ultra
Control Solution
ONE TOUCH Ultra Control Solution is used to
check that the meter and the test strips
are working together as a system and
that you are performing the test correctly. It
is very important that you do this simple
check routinely to make sure you get accu-
rate results.
ONE TOUCH Ultra Control Solution
contains a known amount of glucose
that reacts with ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test
Strips. Compare your control solution test
results with the expected range printed
on the test strip vial label. Control
solution should be used to:
◆Practice the test procedure.
◆Make sure your meter and
test strips are working together
properly.
◆Ensure you are performing the
test correctly.
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Before you use the ONE TOUCH®Ultra
Meter to test your blood for the first
time, practice the procedure using
control solution. When you can do
three tests in a row that are within the
expected range, you are ready to test
your blood.
Do a control solution test:
◆When you begin using a new vial
of test strips.
◆At least once a week.
◆Whenever you suspect that the
meter or test strips are not working
properly.
◆When your blood glucose test
results are not consistent with how
you feel, or when you think your
results are not accurate.
◆If you drop the meter.
The control solution test is similar
to a blood test except that you use
ONE TOUCH®Ultra Control Solution
instead of a drop of blood. 1312
Important Control Solution
Test Information
◆Use only ONE TOUCH®Ultra Control Solution.
◆Check the expiration date on the control
solution vial. Do not use if expired.
◆Control solution, meter, and test strips should
come to room temperature (68–77˚F/20–25˚C)
before testing.
◆Shake the vial, discard the first drop of
ONE TOUCH Ultra Control Solution, and wipe off
the dispenser tip to ensure a good sample and
an accurate result.
◆Use only for three months after first opening.
Record the discard date (date opened plus
three months) on the control solution vial.
Discard after three months.
◆Store the control solution tightly closed
at temperatures below 86˚F (30˚C).
Do not refrigerate.
CAUTION: The control solution range printed on
the test strip vial is for ONE TOUCH Ultra Control
Solution only. It is used to test meter and test
strip performance. It is not a recommended
range for your blood glucose level.
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How to do a control
solution test:
STEP 1
Insert Test Strip.
Insert a test strip, contact bars end first
and facing up, into the test port. (Contact
bars must be inserted all the way into the
meter or you may get an inaccurate test
result.) The meter will turn on automat-
ically. All segments will appear briefly on
the display. Then “code 12” (example)
is displayed, followed by the symbol.
Be sure the code number on the display
matches the code number on the test
strip vial. If the code numbers do not
match, code the meter correctly.
After the symbol appears on the
display, press the C button; “ctl” will
appear on the display. With the “ctl”
sign on the display, the meter will
mark your next test in memory as a
control solution test. If you decide not
to perform a control solution test, the
“ctl” sign will disappear when you
press the C button again.
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STEP 2
Apply Control Solution.
Shake the control solution vial well. Remove
the cap. Squeeze the vial, discard the first
drop, and wipe off the dispenser tip to
ensure an accurate result. Squeeze the vial
again to get a hanging drop. Apply the
hanging drop to the TOP EDGE of the test
strip (where it meets the narrow channel)
until the drop is drawn into the test strip,
the confirmation window is filled, and the
meter begins to count down.
STEP 3
Result Appears in 5 Seconds.
The meter will count down from “5” to
“1” second and the control solution test
result will appear. Compare the result with
the range printed on the test strip vial. The
result should fall within this range.
Note: Every time you perform a control solution test, you must
mark the test with the “ctl” sign so that the test will be distinguished
from a blood glucose test in the meter memory and not included in
the 14- and 30-day averages.
(Example)
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Comparing control
solution results
If test results fall outside the range
printed on the test strip vial, repeat
the test. Out-of-range results may be
caused by one or more of the following:
◆Error in performing the test.
◆Failure to shake the control solution
vial vigorously.
◆Expired or contaminated control
solution.
◆Control solution that is too warm
or too cold.
◆Failure to discard the first drop of
control solution and wipe the dis-
penser tip clean.
◆Improper coding of the meter.
◆Test strip deterioration.
◆Meter malfunction.
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Be sure to read this section and the test
strip package insert found in the test
strip box carefully before testing. Make
sure you have all items needed to test:
◆ONE TOUCH®Ultra Meter
◆ONE TOUCH®Ultra Test Strips
◆ONE TOUCH®UltraSoft Adjustable
Blood Sampler
◆ONE TOUCH®UltraSoft Sterile Lancet
TESTING
YOUR
BLOOD
CAUTION: If you continue to get control solution test results
that fall outside of the range printed on the vial, the system may
not be working properly. Do not use the system to test your
blood if you continue to get test results that fall outside of the
range. If you are unable to resolve the problem, call LifeScan
Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.
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Getting a Drop of Blood
STEP 1
Insert a Lancet in the ONE TOUCH®
UltraSoft Adjustable Blood Sampler.
Twist the ONE TOUCH
®
UltraSoft Cap
counterclockwise to remove it. Insert a
lancet into the lancet holder and push
down firmly until it is fully seated. Do not
twist the lancet.
Twist the protective disk until it separates
from the lancet.
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Replace the ONE TOUCH
®
UltraSoft Cap.
Turn the cap clockwise until it is snug
but not too tight.
Adjust the puncture depth setting if
necessary. Twist the knob toward
the smaller bumps for a shallower
puncture or toward the larger
bumps for a deeper puncture.
STEP 2
Cock the ONE TOUCH®UltraSoft
Sampler.
Slide the ejection/cocking control back
until it clicks. If it does not click, the
ONE TOUCH UltraSoft Sampler may
have been cocked when the lancet
was inserted.
CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection:
◆Never share a lancet or the ONE TOUCH
®
UltraSoft Sampler
with anyone.
◆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 ONE TOUCH UltraSoft Sampler.
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STEP 3
Wash Your Hands and the
Puncture Site.
Use warm, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
STEP 4
Select and Lance a Puncture Site.
Fingertip.
Hold the ONE TOUCH®UltraSoft Sampler
firmly against the side of your finger.
Press the release button.
Arm.
◆Select a soft, fleshy area (away
from bone), free of visible veins or
excess hair.
◆To increase blood flow to the site, you
may wish to gently massage or apply
heat to the area for a short time.
◆If necessary, set the sampler for a
deeper puncture. Press and hold the
sampler to the site for a few seconds.
Then press the release button and
continue to hold the sampler against
the site for a few more seconds. Allow
enough time for an adequate blood
drop to develop.
If bruising occurs, you may choose to
lance a fingertip instead. If you are
having difficulty obtaining blood from
the arm, call LifeScan Customer Services
at 1 800 227-8862 for assistance.
Note: The ONE TOUCH®Ultra System requires a very small blood drop
to perform a test. You may obtain it from a fingertip or arm. The arm
has fewer nerve endings than the fingertips and you may find it much less
painful for obtaining blood. Choose a different spot each time you test.
Repeated punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
Note: Consult your healthcare professional before you begin using the arm
for testing. You may obtain glucose values from the arm that differ from
the fingertip. This is a physiological difference that varies by individual
as a result of factors like food intake, health state, and medication.
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Step-by-Step Test Procedure
STEP 1
Insert Test Strip.
Insert the test strip, contact bars end
first and facing up, into the test port. The
bars must be all the way into the meter
to avoid an inaccurate result. The meter
will turn on automatically. All segments
will appear briefly on the display. Then
the code number and symbol will
appear. Code the meter if necessary.
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Correct
Incorrect
STEP 5
Gently Massage the Area.
Gently massage the chosen area to obtain
the required blood sample (1 microliter
in volume [ actual size]). Do not
smear the blood sample. Proceed
with your blood glucose test.
STEP 6
Remove the Lancet.
Remove the cap. Twist it counterclock-
wise. (Optional: To replace the protective
disk on the lancet, place the disk on a
hard surface and push the exposed tip
into the protective disk.)
Always use caution when removing
the lancet. Point it down and away.
Push forward on the ejection/cocking
control and eject the lancet directly into
a container for sharp objects.
Return the ejection/cocking control to
the middle position. Replace the cap.
Insert This End
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filling the test strip, contact LifeScan
Customer Services for assistance.
STEP 3
Accurate Results in Just 5 Seconds.
Your blood glucose test result will
appear after the meter counts down
from “5” to “1.” Blood glucose test
results are automatically stored in the
meter memory. Turn the meter off by
removing the test strip.
The ONE TOUCH®Ultra Meter provides
accurate, plasma-calibrated test results
that can be compared directly with labo-
ratory results.
Record all test results in the logbook.
This helps you keep track of test results.
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STEP 2
Apply Sample.
Obtain a rounded drop of blood using
the
ONE TOUCH
®
UltraSoft Adjustable
Blood Sampler. The blood sample
must be at least 1 microliter in
volume ( actual size) or you may get
an inaccurate test result. When the
symbol appears on the display, touch
and hold the drop of blood to the
TOP EDGE of the test strip, where
it meets the narrow channel. Do not
push your finger against the test strip
or try to apply a smeared sample.
Hold the blood drop to the TOP EDGE
of the test strip until blood has
completely filled the confirmation
window before the meter begins to
count down. If the confirmation window
does not fill completely before the meter
begins to count down, do not add more
blood to the test strip; discard the test
strip and retest. If you have trouble
Plasma-Calibrated Result
(Example)
Good Sample Sample
Too Small
Correct
Incorrect
Note: If you do not apply a blood sample within two minutes, the meter
will turn itself off. You must remove the test strip and insert it back into
the meter to restart the test procedure.
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Special Messages
The ONE TOUCH®Ultra Meter displays
results between 20 and 600 mg/dL
(1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L). If your test
result is lower than 20 mg/dL (1.1
mmol/L), “lo” will appear on the
meter display. This indicates severe
hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
You should immediately treat
hypoglycemia as recommended by
your healthcare professional.
If your blood glucose test result is above
600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L), “h1” will
appear on the meter display. This indi-
cates severe hyperglycemia (high
blood glucose). You should seek
immediate medical assistance.
When your blood glucose test result is
above 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L) or
reads “h1,” “ketones?” will appear
on the meter display. This message
does not mean that the system
detected ketones but that testing
with a ketone test strip may be
advisable.
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Your ONE TOUCH®Ultra Meter stores
the 150 most recent blood glucose
and control solution test results with
date and time in its memory. It also
provides you with 14- and 30-day
averages of your blood glucose test
results. You can review the test results
in memory with these easy steps.
STEP 1
Enter the Memory Mode.
With the meter turned off, press the M
button. The 14-day average will appear,
indicating that you are in the memory
mode. After three seconds, the 30-day
average will appear for three seconds.
You can then review the last 150 tests
in the memory.
The 14-day average is calculated from
the blood glucose results obtained
during the last 14 days. It also indicates
how many blood glucose tests have
been performed within this period,
e.g., 64 (64 tests in the last 14 days).
When using the meter for the first time,
“14 DAY AVG ---” will appear, showing
that there are no test results in memory.
USING
THE METER
MEMORY
(Example)
(Example)
(Example)
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The 30-day average is calculated from
the blood glucose results obtained dur-
ing the last 30 days. It, too, indicates
how many blood glucose tests have
been performed, e.g., 138 (138
tests in the last 30 days). When using
the meter for the first time, “30 DAY
AVG ---” will appear, showing that
there are no test results in memory.
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STEP 2
Recall Test Results.
After three seconds, the 30-day average
will be replaced by the most recent test
result with date and time. Press the C but-
ton once and the next most recent test
result will appear. Each time you press
and release the C button, the meter will
recall up to your last 150 test results in
order. When the memory is full, the oldest
result is dropped as the newest is added.
To move through the tests more quickly,
press and hold the C button. Control
solution tests will appear on the display
with “ctl mem”.
STEP 3
Exit the Memory Mode.
Press the M button to turn off the meter.
(Example)
(Example)
Note: Ah1 result will be included in your 14- and 30-day averages
as 600 mg/dL; a lo result will be included as 20 mg/dL. Results
marked as control solution will not be included in your 14- and
30-day averages.
Note: You can enter the memory mode from the test mode. After
completing a blood glucose or control solution test and while the
test result is still on the display, press the M button. This will put
the meter into the memory mode.
Note: When using the meter for the first time, “mem ---” will appear,
showing that there are no test results in memory.
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Data Downloading
Transferring test results to your
personal computer for home viewing
requires IN TOUCH®Diabetes Manage-
ment Software from LifeScan and a
LifeScan Interface Cable. (IN TOUCH®
Software, which includes the LifeScan
Interface Cable, is not included with
your ONE TOUCH®Ultra System and
must be purchased separately.)
STEP 1
Install IN TOUCH Software.
Install IN TOUCH Software on your
computer following the instructions pro-
vided in the IN TOUCH®User’s Manual.
STEP 2
Connect the LifeScan
Interface Cable.
Connect the LifeScan Interface Cable to a
serial port on the back of your computer.
With the meter turned off, connect the
LifeScan Interface Cable to the data port
located on the bottom of the meter. pc
will appear on the display once the first
command is received, indicating that the
meter is in the communication mode.
You are now ready to transfer all test
results —with date and time —stored
in meter memory to your computer.
STEP 3
Transfer Data.
Following the instructions in the
IN TOUCH®User’s Manual, initiate the
data transfer command. If no command
is received within two minutes, the meter
will turn itself off. Pressing the M button
will also turn the meter off.
To learn more about IN TOUCH®Diabetes
Management Software or to obtain a
LifeScan Interface Cable separately, con-
tact the LifeScan Data Management Line
at 1 800 382-7226.
Note: While in the communication mode, you will be unable to perform
a blood glucose test. If the meter is in the memory mode or the setting
mode, it will not respond to computer commands.
VIEWING
TEST
RESULTS
ON A
PERSONAL
COMPUTER
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