[6] Final Steps
Remove the used test strip. The meter will
automatically deactivate.
[4] Remove test strip from
Blood sample when the test
completely turns red
Your meter will beep once when you
should remove the test strip from
the blood sample.
[5] View Test Result and
Set Mealtime Tag
Blood Glucose Test
Refer to the MyStar Extra® Owner’s Guide for complete instructions for use.
No Tag
Fasting
Pre Meal
Post Meal
CHECK buttonMealtime button
To change the mealtime tag press the
Mealtime button.
Blood glucose test
result with time and
date is shown on the
display with the
suggested mealtime
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[3] Take “Fasting” Blood Glucose Tests
every day for the next 6 days.
Take a “Fasting” blood glucose test when you have not had any food or drink (except
water) for at least 6-8 hours (usually immediately upon waking up).
Tag the “Fasting” blood glucose test by pressing the ( ) button on the meter until the
( ) is displayed.
View Your ~A1c Result
Activate the meter by pressing the ( ) button. The “Logbook”
screen will appear ( ), displaying your most recent blood glucose
test result. Press the ( ) button twice more.
If you have taken enough “Fasting” blood glucose tests,
an ~A1c result is displayed (example ~A1c).
Continue to Obtain ~A1c Results by taking “Fasting” blood glucose tests every day and
Example of ~A1c Screen:
Viewing Estimated A1c (~A1c)
Refer to the MyStar Extra® Owner’s Guide for complete instructions for use.
Number of days
remaining until
required.
~A1c (%)
Trend Arrow
~A1c Mode
CAUTION: Do not use these ~A1c values to make treatment decisions.
Any changes in treatment must be done in consultation with your
physician.
Only ~A1c values
between 6% and 10%
will be displayed.
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Obtaining an ~A1c result
To obtain an ~A1c result, perform the following steps in order:
[1] Create
[3] Take “Fasting” blood glucose tests every day for the next 6 days after your
Activate the meter by pressing the ( )button. The “Logbook” screen will appear ( )
displaying your most recent blood glucose test result. Press the ( ) button twice more.
Created
If message “A1” is
displayed, refer to
in
the Owner’s Guide.
If message “A2” is displayed, you
have successfully created your
take 6 “Fasting” blood glucose tests (refer to
section
[3] Take “Fasting” Blood Glucose Tests).
7 blood glucose tests
taken in one day.
• Take the 7 blood
glucose tests using
the
Schedule.
Tag
Viewing Estimated A1c (~A1c)
Refer to the MyStar Extra® Owner’s Guide for complete instructions for use.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Fasting (05:00 - 10:59)
Post breakfast (05:00 - 10:59)
Pre Lunch (11:00 - 15:59)
Post Lunch (11:00 - 15:59)
Pre Dinner (16:00 - 20:59 )
Post Dinner (16:00 - 20:59)
Bedtime (21:00 - 23:59)
Fasting
Post-meal
Pre-meal
Post-meal
Pre-meal
Post-meal
No tag
Viewing the Logbook (Past Results)
[1] When your meter is deactivated, press the CHECK button to enter the logbook.
Your most recent result is shown.
[2] Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the logbook.
Example:
UP
Arrow
DOWN
Arrow CHECK
Meter Buttons:
Mealtime
[1] Press the Mealtime button. The
mealtime tag on the reading you are
How to Change Mealtime Tags while in Logbook Mode:
[2] Press the Mealtime button to scroll
through mealtime tag options. Press the
Trend Arrow:
Indicates if your
fasting readings are
trending up, down or
steady.
Viewing the Logbook:
Time
Date
Logbook (Mode) Unit of Measurement
Mealtime Tag
(appears here)
Test Results
Refer to the MyStar Extra® Owner’s Guide for complete instructions for use.
