ReliOn Prime Operator's manual

Prime
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
User
Instruction
Manual

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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 the Health Industry Manufacturers Association.

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Introduction ...........................................6
Intended Use .......................................7
Important Information .................................8
The ReliOn® Prime System ................................9
Understanding the ReliOn® Prime Blood Glucose Meter ........10
Explanation of the Full Display Screen ...................11
ReliOn® Prime Test Strips ................................12
Testing with ReliOn® Prime test strips .......................13
Important Test Strip Information ........................14
Changing the Battery ................................15
Meter Set Up.......................................18
Setting the Time and Date ............................18
Blood Glucose Testing...................................22
ReliOn® Lancing Device...............................22
Obtaining a Drop of Blood ............................25
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ..........................27
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Alternate Site Testing (AST)...............................31
Important Information About AST.......................31
Preparing to Test Your Blood Glucose From an Alternate Site.......33
Performing a Blood Glucose Test From an Alternate Site .....34
Using Control Solution ..................................39
Recommended Use of Control Solution ..................40
Performing a Control Solution Test ......................41
Comparing Control Solution Results .....................45
Downloading Test Results to a Computer ....................46
Understanding Test Results...............................47
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results ...............47
Expected Blood Glucose Readings .....................50
High Blood Glucose Readings.........................50
Low Blood Glucose Readings .........................51
Diabetes Findings ..................................51
Meter Memory ........................................54

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Marking Results in the Memory ........................54
Marking Control Solution Tests .........................54
Marking Other Results. ...............................55
Recalling Results ....................................55
Display Screen Images ..................................59
Caring For Your ReliOn® Prime Blood Glucose Meter ...........64
Cleaning the Meter ..................................64
Storage. ...........................................64
Specifications .........................................66
Warnings, Precautions, and Limitations .....................67
Warranty. .............................................69