OneTouch OneTouch Ultra User manual

Owner’s
Booklet
Ultra
Ultra
Ultra
Blood Glucose
Monitoring System

Important Safety Information
To be sure your meter is working properly, EVERY time you turn it on
confirm that:
wAll segments are visible in the display check
wThe unit of measure is correct (mg/dL)
wThe date and time are correct
w The code number on the meter display matches the code number on the test strip vial
unit of measure
date time
display check
Example
Example
Example

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Each time you turn on your meter, the unit of measure will appear
on the display with the Rsymbol. The unit of measure will also
appear under every test result.
You may misunderstand your blood glucose results if your meter is set
to the incorrect unit of measure. Your meter’s unit of measure should
be set to mg/dL.
If your meter is set to the correct unit of
measure, “mg/dL” will appear on the
display. Your test result will not include a
decimal point (Fig. 1). Do Not change this
setting – this is the correct unit of measure
for the United States.
Fig. 1: mg/dL
milligrams/deciliter
no decimal point
Read this first

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If your meter is set to the other unit of
measure, “mmol/L” will appear on the
display. The test result will include a
decimal point (Fig. 2). Unless your health
care professional has told you to use
this unit of measure, Do Not test your
blood glucose. Call LifeScan Customer
Service at 1 800 227-8862
immediately for assistance.
Always confirm that the unit of measure
is in mg/dL every time you test your
blood glucose level. Use of the wrong
unit of measure may cause you to
misinterpret your blood glucose level,
and may lead to incorrect treatment.
Fig. 2: mmol/L
millimoles/liter
decimal point

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Dear OneTouch®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 OneTouch®Ultra®
System. Please read it carefully.
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
OneTouch®Ultra®System can help you and your health care professional monitor
and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.
A warranty registration card is included with your system. Please complete and
return promptly to receive a gift. You may also complete product registration
online at www.OneTouchDiabetes.com.
*American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and
Complications Trial (1993).

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Downloading Test Results to a
Personal Computer 38
Comparing Meter and
Laboratory Results 40
Meter Set-up 42
Caring for Your OneTouch®Ultra®System 48
Meter 48
Lancing Device 48
Test Strips and Control Solutions 49
Battery 49
Display Messages and
Problem-Solving Guide 52
Specifications 62
Guarantee 63
Index 64
About Your New System vi
The Complete OneTouch®
Ultra®Blood Glucose Monitoring System 4
OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose Meter 5
OneTouch®Ultra®Meter Display 6
OneTouch®Ultra®Test Strips 8
Before Testing 10
Checking the Meter Display 10
Coding the Meter 10
Checking the System
with Control Solution 13
Testing Your Blood 20
Preparing the Lancing Device 21
Fingertip Blood Sampling 24
Forearm Blood Sampling 25
Step-by-Step Test Procedure 28
Discarding Used Test Strips and Lancets 33
Special Messages 34
Using the Meter Memory 36
Table of Contents

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About Your New System
The OneTouch®Ultra®System uses the latest blood glucose
monitoring technology. It measures the glucose content of a
blood sample by means of an electrical current produced in the
test strip and measured by the meter. Test results are
“plasma-calibrated.” This makes it easier for
you and your diabetes-care team to compare
your meter results with laboratory tests.
If you have been using another type of
meter–one that provides whole-blood
results–you may notice that your test
results with the OneTouch®Ultra®
System are about 12 % higher.

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The OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists
of the OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose Meter, OneTouch®Ultra®
Test Strips (may be sold separately), and OneTouch®Ultra®Control
Solution (may be sold separately). These products have been
designed, tested, and proven to work together to produce accurate
blood glucose results. Use only OneTouch®Ultra®brand test
strips and control solution with your meter.
mCAUTION: If you cannot test due to a problem with your testing
supplies, contact your health care professional or LifeScan Customer
Service at 1 800 227-8862. Failure to test could delay treatment
decisions and lead to a serious medical condition.

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Before using any product to test your blood
glucose, read all instructions and practice
the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and
consult with a diabetes health care 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 the Advanced
Medical Technology Association.
The OneTouch®Ultra®System is intended for use outside
the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only
for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples for glucose
(sugar). It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes
or for testing newborns.
wDehydration:
Severe dehydration resulting from excessive water loss may cause false
low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration,
consult a health care professional immediately.
Important Information
mCAUTION: