LabStyle Dario User Manual - page 12
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Component
Description
Glucose meter
A
Dario™ Meter
B
Dario™ meter release panel
The miniature glucose meter has:
· An audio connector that is plugged into the headphone
socket of the smart mobile device
· A strip port for insertion of the test strip.
The glucose meter receives its power from a battery and
does not require any other
electrical source. When not
in use, the meter snaps into
its slot in the housing for
protected storage.
Lancing Device and Cover
C
Orange cover
D
Disposable lancet
E
Lancet release button
F
Lancet loader
G
Depth selector lever
The lancing device is built into the housing and uses
disposable Dario™ lancets. The orange lancing device
cover
prevents the user from unintentional punctures.
Lancets
are changed for each use. Puncture depth may
be
adjusted, by removing the cover and moving the
depth
selection dial. The cover is then put back on for
use.
The lancing device is activated by sliding it with two
fingers until it clicks and then pressing the release button.
Instructions on using the lancing device are included in
page 40
.
H
Test Strip Cartridge
Test strip are sold separately in packages of 25, 50,
and 100 test strips. Each test strip cartridge holds
25 strips. The cartridge snaps into the modular
Test Strip
The Dario™ test strip is the only strip which may be used
with the Dario™ system. A new test strip is inserted
into the test strip port of the glucose meter prior to each
glucose measurement.
Lancets
Dario™ uses a 30G lancet. The lancet is replaced by
removing the orange lancing device cover, pulling out
the used
lancet and replacing it with a sterile one.
It is recommended that you carry spare cartridges and lancets in case
of an emergency.