LabStyle Dario User Manual - page 40
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STEP FOUR - TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE
Testing Information and Guidelines
The meter requires only a small drop of blood, about the size of a sugar
grain (0.3µL) at least, to perform the test. For best results, select a puncture
site
along the side of a fingertip.
While applying blood to the test strip you should verify that enough blood is
applied to fill the window so that it turns completely red.
Testing blood from sites other than the fingertip may give inaccurate results.
If too little blood is applied to the test strip, an alert informs you that your
sample size is too small and you should try again with a new strip.
If a test strip error occurs, perform another test with a new test strip.
Blood glucose results are automatically saved to memory. The results remain on
the screen for 15 minutes.
If an error message or symbol appears on the screen, refer to
Chapter 7 –
Troubleshooting on page 50
for additional information.
Dirty or wet hands could affect your results. Alcohol can affect test results.
When not in use, store the meter in the Dario™ housing. Do not leave your meter
connected to your smart mobile device with the screen in ON mode for more
than
three (3) minutes, as it can get warm and can affect accuracy.
To prevent malfunction of the meter, keep the test strip port free
of
blood, moisture, dirt, or dust.
Performing a Glucose Test
1. Set the lancing device for activation by sliding it with two fingers as far as it goes.