Contents
1 Explanation of symbols ................ 1
2 Safety information ......................... 4
2.1 Always observe the following
points .............................................. 4
2.2 Instructions for your health ...... 5
2.3 Instructions on how to use
the blood glucose test strips .... 7
2.4 Instructions on how to use
the control solution .................... 8
3 Useful information ........................ 9
3.1 Items supplied and packaging ... 9
3.2 Special features of the
MEDISANA blood glucose
monitor MediTouch .................... 10
4 Getting started ................................ 11
4.1 Inserting the battery ................... 11
4.2 Setting the time and
date (initial settings) ................... 12
5 Operating ........................................... 14
5.1 Using the control solution ........ 14
5.1.1 Why do I need to perform a
test with control solution? ... 14
5.1.2 Performing a test with
control solution ...................... 14
5.1.3 Evaluating the test result ...... 17
5.2 Preparing the blood glucose
t e s t . ... . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 1 8
5.2.1 Using the lancing device ....... 18
5.2.2 Inserting the lancet in the
lancing device .......................... 18
5.2.3 Using the AST cap .................. 21
5.2.4 Using the alcohol pads.......... 23
5.3 Determining the blood glucose
l e v e l . ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 2 4
5.3.1 Performing a blood glucose
test with a blood sample
from the finger tip.................. 24
5.3.2 Evaluating a test result .......... 27
5.3.3 Unusual test results ................ 27
5.3.4 Comparing your test results
with a laboratory result......... 28
6 M e m o r y .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 2 9
6.1 Saving the test result.................. 29
6.2 Accessing and deleting
test results .................................... 30
7 Miscellaneous .................................. 32
7.1 Display and troubleshooting .... 32
7.2 Cleaning and maintenance ...... 36
7.3 Technical specifications .............37
7.4 MEDISANA MediTouch
accessories ..................................... 38
7.5 Disposal .......................................... 38
8 Warranty ............................................ 39
