OneTouch UltraMini User manual

Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Sistema de supervisión de glucosa en sangre
Just the Basics of Testing
Sólo lo básico para la realización de pruebas
Owner’s Booklet
Manual del propietario
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OneTouch®UltraMini™
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Owner’s Booklet
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Welcome to the OneTouch®UltraMini™family!
OneTouch®is committed to creating a world without limits for people with
diabetes.
The OneTouch®UltraMini™Meter makes it simple to get a test result and
review past results. This owner’s booklet will help you learn how to use
your meter properly. Please read it carefully.
If you need assistance, please contact LifeScan Customer Service at
1 800 227-8862 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week). Please
also visit www.LifeScan.com for more information.
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Setting up your system..................................................................pg. 2
St arting the test process........................................................................... pg. 7
Getting a blood sample.................................................................pg. 10
Applying blood and reading results...............................................pg. 22
Reviewing past results...................................................................pg. 27
Control solution testing.................................................................pg. 28
Caring for your system...................................................................pg. 33
Understanding error and other messages......................................pg. 37
Detailed information about your system........................................pg. 43
Index.............................................................................................pg. 47
Table of contents
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Before you begin
Before using this product to test your blood glucose, carefully read this booklet and the
inserts that come with the OneTouch
®
Ultra
®
Test Strips and OneTouch
®
Ultra
®
Control
Solution. Take note of warnings and cautions throughout this booklet, which are identified
with
æ
. Many people find it helpful to practice the test with control solution before testing
with blood for the first time. See pages 28–32 in the Control solution testing section.
Intended use
The OneTouch
®
UltraMini
™
Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for the
quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood. The OneTouch
®
UltraMini
™
System is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people
with diabetes at home and by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting as an aid to
monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. 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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The OneTouch®UltraMini™Blood Glucose Monitoring System
To test with the OneTouch®UltraMini™System,
you will need the following:
a. OneTouch®UltraMini™Meter (battery included)
b. OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution
c. OneTouch®Lancing Device
If another type of lancing device was
included, see the separate instructions that
came with that lancing device.
d. OneTouch®AST™Clear Cap
e. OneTouch®UltraSoft®Sterile Lancets
f. Carrying Case
g. You will also need OneTouch®Ultra®Test Strips.
Some kits do not include strips.
Strips are sold separately.
Documents in your kit include this owner’s
booklet, a quick start guide, a quick refer-
ence guide, a control solution insert and a
warranty registration card.
If any items are missing from your kit, call
LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862.
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WARNING: Keep the meter and testing
supplies away from young children. Small
items such as the battery door, battery, test
strips, lancets, protective disks on the
lancets and control solution vial cap are
choking hazards.
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TEST STRIP
Edge to
apply sample
Confirmation
window
Contact bars
Insert into
test port
Getting to know your OneTouch®UltraMini™Blood Glucose Meter and test strips
Setting up your system
FRONT
BACK Battery door
Meter battery
Up and down buttons
Turns the meter on or off
Select or change information
Test port
Insert test strip
here to turn meter
on for testing
mg/dL is the pre-set unit of measure
Display
with battery door
open
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Turning your meter on
To perform a test, insert a test strip as far as it will
go. The display will turn on and the meter will briefly
perform system checks. Or, to change the time and
date, start with the meter off, then press and
hold ▼for five seconds until the start-up test screen
appears. After the test screen, the pre-set time and
date will appear on the display. Or, if you want to
turn the meter on to review past results, start with
the meter off, then press and release ▼.
Every time you turn your meter on, a start-up test
screen will appear for two seconds. All segments of the display should appear briefly on
the test screen to tell you that the meter is working properly. To check that all display
segments are working, as soon as the start-up test screen appears, press and hold ▲ to
keep the test screen display on. Release ▲to proceed to the next step.
If the meter does not power on, try changing the meter battery. See pages 35–36.
Turning your meter off
There are several ways to turn your meter off:
• Press and hold ▼for two seconds, when reviewing past results.
• Your meter will turn off by itself if left alone for two minutes.
• Before or after completing a test, remove the test strip.
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Setting up your system
æ CAUTION: If any information is
missing from the start-up test
screen, there may be a problem
with the meter. Call LifeScan
Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862.
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Setting up your system
Setting the time and date
Your OneTouch®UltraMini™Meter comes with the time, date and unit of measure
pre-set. Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter battery, you
should check and update the time and date. Make sure you complete steps 1 to 6 below
to ensure your desired settings are saved.
Step 1
Turn the meter on, see page 3
After the test screen, the pre-set time and date will
appear on the display for five seconds.
The hour will now start flashing.
NOTE: If a setting does not need to be updated, simply wait five seconds. The meter
display will automatically advance to the next setting.
Step 2
Set the hour and “AM” or “PM”
With the hour flashing on the display, press and release ▲or ▼to go forward or backward
one hour. To move faster, hold the ▲or ▼buttons down. Note that “AM” or “PM” is linked
æ
WARNING: If your display shows mmol/L rather than mg/dL, contact LifeScan Customer Service
at 1 800 227-8862. 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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Setting up your system
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to the hour and changes when you pass 12:00. When the correct hour appears on the
display, wait five seconds. Your entry will be saved and you will move to the next setting.
Check AM/PM. If not correct, continue to press ▲or ▼until the hour and “AM” or
“PM” are correct.
The minutes will now start flashing.
Step 3
Set the minutes
Press ▲or ▼to change the minutes. When you have
the correct minutes on the display, wait five seconds
to move to the next setting.
The year (last two digits only), month and day appear on the display and the year flashes.
Step 4
Set the year
Press ▲or ▼to change the year. When you have the
correct year on the display, wait five seconds to move
to the next setting. The month will now start flashing.
You can ONLYchange “AM” and “PM” when you
pass 12:00. Make sure “AM” or “PM” is correct
while you are setting the hour.
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Setting up your system
Step 5
Set the month
Press ▲or ▼to change the month. When you have
the correct month on the display, wait five seconds to
move to the next setting.
The day will now start flashing.
Step 6
Set the day
Press ▲or ▼to change the day. When you have the
correct day on the display, wait five seconds to move
to the next screen.
Your time and date settings will be displayed for five
seconds. After the five seconds, the settings will be
saved and the meter will then turn off.
If you want to adjust your settings, press ▲or ▼while
the time and date are still on the display. You will be
returned to the first set-up screen where you can begin
with the hour.
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Have these things ready when you test your blood glucose level:
• OneTouch®UltraMini™Meter
• OneTouch®Ultra®Test Strips
• Lancing device
• Sterile lancets with protective disks
• OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution
NOTE:
• Use only OneTouch®Ultra®Test Strips with your OneTouch®UltraMini™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 (43–111°F). For the most
accurate results, try to test as close to room temperature (68–77°F) as you can.
• You can perform a blood glucose test while your OneTouch®UltraMini™
Meter is inside its case.
Step 1
Check the code on the test strip vial before inserting the strip
Code numbers are used to calibrate your meter with the test strips you are
using to obtain accurate test results. You must code the meter before using it for the first
time and then every time you change to another vial of test strips.
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Starting the test process
æCAUTION: If you cannot test due to a problem with
your testing supplies, contact your healthcare
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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After the start-up test screen appears, the meter will
display the code from your last test. If a constant and
a flashing “––” appear instead of a code number, such
as when you are first using the meter, follow the
instructions on the next page to change to a numerical code.
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Starting the test process
æCAUTION: OneTouch®Ultra®Test Strips are for single use only. Never
re-use a strip that had either blood or control solution applied to it.
Step 2
Insert a test strip to turn on the meter
Start with the meter off. If you have turned the meter on to change
settings or review past results, turn it off. Remove a test strip from its
vial. With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere
on its surface. Do not bend, cut or modify the test strips in any way.
Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
Hold the meter as shown and insert the test strip into the test port.
Make sure the three contact bars are facing you. Push the strip in
as far as it will go. Do not bend the strip.
æ CAUTION: The test strip vial contains drying agents that are harmful if inhaled or
swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
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Step 3
Match the code on the meter with the code on the test strip vial
If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip
vial, press ▲or ▼to match the code number on the test strip vial.
The new code number will flash on the display for three seconds,
and then stay constant for three seconds.
The display will advance to the screen with the flashing blood drop
icon
R
.
If the codes already match, wait three seconds. The
display will advance to the screen with the flashing
blood drop icon
R
.
The meter is now ready to perform a blood glucose test.
NOTE:
• If the screen with the flashing blood drop
icon
R
appears before you are sure the codes
match, remove the test strip, wait until the meter turns off, then re-start from step 1, see
page 7.
• If you press ▲by mistake so that the control solution test symbol CtL appears on the
display, press ▲
again to change it back to the screen with the flashing blood drop icon
R
.
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Starting the test process
æCAUTION: Matching the code on the meter and the code on the test strip vial is essential to
obtain accurate results. Each time you test, check to make sure the code numbers match.
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Getting a blood sample
Overview of the OneTouch®Lancing Device
NOTE: If you do not
have a OneTouch®
Lancing Device,
please refer to the
instructions that
came with your
lancing device.
OneTouch®UltraSoft®Sterile Lancet
Blue cap* (for fingertip sampling)
Depth indicator
*The blue cap and OneTouch®AST ™Clear Cap are also used for depth adjustment
Cocking control
Release button
OneTouch®AST™Clear Cap*
(for alternate site sampling)
Lancet point
Protective disk
æCAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection:
• Make sure to wash the puncture 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.
• Keep your meter and lancing device clean. See page 34.
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Getting a blood sample
Choosing the right sampling site at the right time
The OneTouch® UltraMini™Meter allows you to sample blood from your fingertip,
forearm or palm. Forearm and palm sampling is also referred to as “alternate site
testing” (AST). At times, results obtained at the forearm or palm may be different
from a fingertip measurement. Talk to your healthcare professional before you
begin using your forearm or palm for sampling.
If you are testing:
Routinely before meals
Prior to or more than two hours after:
• a meal
• a rapid-acting insulin injection or insulin pump bolus
• exercise
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
When you are concerned about the possibility of
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Fingertip
Fingertip,
forearm, or
palm
Use blood
sample from your:
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Getting a blood sample
æCAUTION: 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 hypoglycemia 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 concerned about the possibility of hypoglycemia or an insulin reaction,
such as when driving a car. This is especially important if you suffer from
hypoglycemia unawareness (lack of symptoms to indicate an insulin reaction).
Remember: Consult with your healthcare professional before using your forearm or
palm for testing.
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Getting a blood sample
Choose a different puncture site each time you test. Repeated punctures in the same
spot may cause soreness and calluses.
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.
Preparing your sample site
Before you test your blood glucose, wash your hands and forearm
(if applicable) thoroughly with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Lancing and sampling from your fingertip
Step 1
Remove the blue cap by snapping it off
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Step 2
Insert a sterile lancet into the OneTouch® Lancing Device
Insert the lancet into the holder and push
in firmly. Twist the protective disk until it
separates from the lancet and save the disk
for later use. Do not twist the lancet.
Step 3
Replace the blue cap by snapping it back on
Step 4
Adjust the depth setting
The OneTouch®Lancing Device has nine puncture depth settings,
numbered 1 through 9. The smaller numbers are for a shallower
puncture, and the larger numbers are for a deeper puncture.
Shallower punctures work for children and most adults. Deeper
punctures work well for people with thick or callused skin. Twist the
blue cap until the correct setting appears.
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Step 5
Cock the OneTouch® Lancing Device
Slide the cocking control back until it clicks. If it does not click, it
may have been cocked when you inserted the lancet.
Step 6
Puncture your finger
Hold the OneTouch® Lancing Device firmly against the side of
your finger. Press the release button. Remove the OneTouch®
Lancing Device from your finger.
NOTE: A shallower puncture may be less painful. Try a shallower setting first and
increase the depth until you find the one deep enough to get a blood sample of at
least one microliter ( actual size).
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