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Accu-Chek Guide User Manual

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    User’s manual for single patient use only blood glucose meter this file may not print or view at 100%. Die lines and color breaks do not print. “holding area” text, box and rules do not print. Roche usa –52926 v2/1 – 07414587001 – black roche usa – 52926 v2/2 – 07414587001 – pms 307 blood glucose mo...

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    This file may not print or view at 100%. Die lines and color breaks do not print. “holding area” text, box and rules do not print. Roche usa –52926 v2/1 – 07414587001 – black roche usa – 52926 v2/2 – 07414587001 – pms 307 contents important safety information ...........................................

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    3 important safety information the accu‑chek guide system the accu‑chek guide blood glucose monitoring system is comprised of the accu‑chek guide meter and accu‑chek guide test strips. The accu‑chek guide blood glucose monitoring system is intended to quantitatively measure glucose in fresh capillar...

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    4 important safety information limitations • the accu‑chek guide test strips are for testing fresh capillary whole blood. • hematocrit should be between 10–65 %. • not for use in diagnosis or screening of diabetes mellitus. • not for neonatal use. • do not use this system if you are taking a high do...

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    5 important safety information need help? For questions, contact the accu‑chek customer care service center toll‑free at 1‑800‑858‑8072. Hours of operation are monday through friday between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm eastern standard time (est). We offer assistance in many languages. You can also visit acc...

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    6 important safety information warning • during normal testing, any blood glucose meter or lancing device may come in contact with blood. All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases from bloodborne pathogens, even after you have performed cleanin...

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    7 important safety information note • perform a control test when you open a new test strip box or if you think that a test result is incorrect. Performing a control test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working properly. • refer to the test strip and control solution package inserts...

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    8 important safety information before you start testing warning • carefully read and follow the instructions in the user’s manual and package inserts for the test strips and control solutions. It is very important to follow the instructions in order to avoid an incorrect test result that leads to im...

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    9 your new system 1 1. Display shows results, messages, and test results stored in memory. 2. Back button returns to a previous display or field. 3. Up arrow and down arrow buttons press to move between menu options or to increase or decrease numbers. 4. Power/set/ok button turns meter on or off and...

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    10 your new system 1 9. Test strip container* 10. Metallic end insert this end into meter. 11. Yellow edge touch blood drop or control solution here. 12. Control solution bottle* 13. Batteries 14. Usb cable* connects the meter to a pc. *some items may not be included in the kit. They are a separate ...

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    11 your new system 1 the accu‑chek fastclix lancing device 1. Cap for fingertip testing. 2. Comfort dial with depth selection select penetration depth. 3. Penetration depth indicator points to depth setting. 4. Lever advance to a new lancet. 5. Lancet counter window shows number of available lancets...

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    12 your new system 1 button functions here are the functions of the back, arrow, and power/set/ok buttons on the meter. These functions are used throughout this manual. See the chapter meter settings for specific instructions on setting up the meter. Button function back button return to the previou...

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    13 your new system 1 meter menus 1 title of display or menu 2 menu options 3 scroll down 4 scroll up display description there are more menu options listed beneath the last option. Press on the meter to view the options. There are more menu options listed above the first option. Press on the meter t...

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    14 your new system 1 display description highlighted option ( test ) press to enter the test menu. Highlighted field ( hour ) press or to increase or decrease the hour. Press to set the hour and move to the minutes field. 52926_07414587001_en.Indb 14 6/2/16 2:52 pm.

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    15 your new system 1 symbols here is a list of the symbols on the meter display. Symbols description above target range after meal bedtime before meal below target range blood glucose test checkmark / control test ok / selected option or setting control bottle control test not ok edit error fasting ...

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    16 your new system 1 symbols description flight mode help low battery my data no comment other overall settings test reminder warning within target range 52926_07414587001_en.Indb 16 6/2/16 2:52 pm.

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    17 your new system 1 set the language the meter may prompt you to choose a language the first time you turn it on. Turn the meter on by briefly pressing . Language appears. Press or to highlight the language. 1 press to set the desired language and return to main menu . 2 note if you select the wron...

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    18 your new system 1 52926_07414587001_en.Indb 18 6/2/16 2:52 pm.

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    19 the accu-chek fastclix lancing device 2 using the accu‑chek fastclix lancing device • the black cap is for fingertip testing only. • remember that the opening where the lancet comes out is not in the center of the cap. • remove the cap by pulling it straight off. Do not twist the cap. • a new lan...

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    20 the accu-chek fastclix lancing device 2 inserting a lancet drum you must first load the lancet drum into the lancing device to get it ready for use. Remove the cap. Insert a new lancet drum, white end first, until it clicks firmly into place. 1 slide the cap on until it stops by aligning the notc...

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    21 the accu-chek fastclix lancing device 2 using the accu‑chek fastclix lancing device adjust the lancet depth by turning the comfort dial. 1 obtain a blood drop. See the chapter blood glucose tests . 2 advance to the next lancet by sliding the lever forward and back all the way. The number in the l...

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    22 the accu-chek fastclix lancing device 2 remove the cap. Hold the lancet drum between your thumb and index finger and pull it straight out. A red stripe is visible on the white part, indicating that the lancet drum has been used. Throw the old lancet drum away. Always discard according to local re...

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    23 blood glucose tests 3 warning • the meter and lancing device should never be used by more than one person. Do not share the meter and lancing device with anyone, including family members, due to the risk of infection from bloodborne pathogens. 1,2 do not use on multiple patients! • blood glucose ...

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    24 blood glucose tests 3 using the accu‑chek guide system • use only accu‑chek guide test strips. • use the test strip immediately after removing it from the test strip container. • do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before inserting it into the meter. If you applied blood or c...

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    25 blood glucose tests 3 warning to prevent inaccurate results: • do not expose test strips to heat, moisture, or humidity. Temperatures outside the required range, as well as moisture and humidity, can damage the test strips and lead to inaccurate results. • do not bend, cut, or alter the test stri...

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    26 blood glucose tests 3 wash your hands with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Dirty or wet hands could affect test results. 1 adjust the comfort dial. Check the use by date on the test strip container. Do not use test strips past the use by date. Remove a test strip from the test strip containe...

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    27 blood glucose tests 3 press the lancing device firmly against the side of your fingertip. Press the release button all the way down to prick your finger. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the blood flow. This helps you get a blood drop. 7 8 touch the yellow edge of the test strip to the blood ...

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    28 blood glucose tests 3 add comment appears. Press to highlight a comment. Press to set the comment for the result. See the adding comments to blood glucose results section of this chapter for details. The final result appears. Press or to set the comment and return to main menu . Or to change the ...

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    29 blood glucose tests 3 blood glucose may be lower than the measurement range of the system. See the unusual blood glucose results section of this chapter. Blood glucose may be higher than the measurement range of the system. See the unusual blood glucose results section of this chapter. Blood gluc...

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    30 blood glucose tests 3 adding comments to blood glucose results note analyzing your blood glucose results stored in the meter is an effective way for you and your healthcare professional to determine how well you are controlling your diabetes. This analysis is a valuable tool for making improvemen...

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    31 blood glucose tests 3 here is a list of comment symbols that can be added to a blood glucose result. Symbols name description before meal if patterns is on , select before breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack (see the following page for adding comments with patterns on ). After meal if patterns is ...

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    32 blood glucose tests 3 the final result appears with the comment symbol. Press or to set the comment and return to main menu . To change the comment, press to select the comment. Press to return to add comment . After performing a blood glucose test, the test result is displayed on the screen with...

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    33 blood glucose tests 3 performing a blood glucose test with blood from your palm or upper arm (alternate site testing) warning • do not use alternate site testing to calibrate a continuous glucose monitoring system or to make insulin dosing calculations. • alternate site testing should be done onl...

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    34 blood glucose tests 3 unusual blood glucose results if your blood glucose result does not match how you feel, follow these steps: 1. Perform a control test. See the chapter control tests . 2. Repeat the blood glucose test. If your blood glucose result still does not match how you feel, follow you...

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    35 blood glucose tests 3 symptoms of low or high blood glucose warning the meter is designed to provide a numerical value for blood glucose in the range of 20–600 mg/dl. If you receive a numerical value below 20 mg/dl or above 600 mg/dl and it does not match how you feel, contact the accu‑chek custo...

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    36 blood glucose tests 3 52926_07414587001_en.Indb 36 6/2/16 2:53 pm.

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    37 control tests 4 when to perform a control test performing a control test lets you know the meter and test strips are working properly. You should perform a control test when: • you open a new test strip box. • you left the test strip container open. • you think the test strips are damaged. • you ...

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    38 control tests 4 performing a control test you need the meter, a test strip, and control solution level 1 or level 2. Check the use by date on the test strip container. Do not use test strips past the use by date. Remove a test strip from the test strip container. Close the cap tightly. 1 2 insert...

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    39 control tests 4 select the control solution to test. You will enter the level later in the test. 4 remove the bottle cap. Wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip. 5 touch the drop to the yellow edge of the test strip. Do not put control solu...

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    40 control tests 4 control result and the control bottle symbol appear. Press or to select the control level you tested. If you do not select a level, the control result is saved without a control level. Press . 7 within range and appear if the control result is within range. Out of range and appear...

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    41 control tests 4 wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. Cap the bottle tightly. Remove and discard the used test strip. 9 note • most people just test the level 1 control. If you wish, you can also test a level 2 control. A set of level 1 and level 2 control solutions is available for purchase....

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    42 control tests 4 understanding out‑of‑range control results warning the control range applies only to a control result. It only indicates that the test strips and meter are working properly. Do not use a control result to interpret blood glucose results. If the control result is out of range, do n...

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    43 meter settings 5 overview you can adjust the following settings in the meter for your personal preferences. Refer to the sections later in this chapter for details and how to set the options. Setting options function time/date time / date set the time and date. Beeper on / off select on or off. W...

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    44 meter settings 5 setting options function patterns on / off on – a pattern is detected when 2 below‑target or 3 above‑target results with the same comment are detected within a 7‑day period. Reminders on / off / edit time on – set up to 4 reminders per day to remind you to test post meal on / off...

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    45 meter settings 5 turn the meter on by briefly pressing . From main menu , press to highlight settings . Press . 1 time/date is highlighted. Press . 2 press or to adjust each field. Press to set and proceed to the next field. Set am or pm if necessary. Press to save and return to the previous menu...

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    46 meter settings 5 the beeper prompts you: • when a test strip is inserted. • to apply blood or control solution to the test strip. • when enough blood or control solution is drawn into the test strip. • when the blood glucose or control test is complete. • when the meter is turned on. • when a but...