User manual LIFESCAN ONETOUCH SELECT

[. . . ] OneTouch® is committed to creating a world without limits for people with diabetes. The OneTouch® SelectTM 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. If you need assistance, please contact LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week). [. . . ] If the result is HIGH GLUCOSE again, this may indicate a severe problem with your blood glucose control and it is important you obtain and follow instructions from your health care professional without delay. Applying blood and reading results Applying blood and reading results If you continue to get unexpected results, check your system with control solution. If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results and you have followed all instructions in this booklet, call your health care professional. Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes control program without speaking to your health care professional. CAUTION: Unusual red blood cell count A hematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells) that is either very high (above 55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results. Once you have read your result, you may: · Review your meter memory by pressing to go to MAIN MENU, see page 32, or · Turn the meter off by removing the test strip. Applying blood and reading results Cover the exposed lancet tip before removing the lancet. Disposing of the used lancet and test strip It is important to discard the used lancet carefully after each use to avoid unintended lancet stick injuries. Used test strips and lancets may be considered biohazardous waste in your area. If you have just completed a test, press to get to the MAIN MENU screen. From the MAIN MENU screen you can choose: · AVERAGES to view the average of your results. This result will include the unit of measure and the date and time of the test. All results The meter will display four results at a time, in the order the tests were done, starting with the most recent. for each test result , the meter will display the date and time of the test. Results may also contain the following symbols: HI if the result was above 600 mg/dL LO if the result was below 20 mg/dL C if the result is from a control solution test Reviewing past results and averages When the memory is full, the oldest result is dropped as the newest is added. To view details of an individual result, press or to highlight the result you want, then press . To return to the list of all results from an individual result, press . To view more recent results, continue to press after the top result on the display is highlighted. Pressing and holding or allows you to move more quickly through the results. Averages The meter will display your averages for each of the 7-, 14-, and 30-day periods leading up to the current date. in result averages , a HIGH GLUCOSE result is counted as 600 mg/dL , and a LOW GLUCOSE result as 20 mg/dL. the meter calculates averages based on the 7- , 14- , and 30-day periods ending on the current date setting. [. . . ] However, your meter result may differ from your laboratory result due to normal variation. Meter results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the same way. Your OneTouch® SelectTM Meter glucose value is considered accurate when it is within ±20% of the laboratory measurement. There are some specific situations that could cause a difference of more than ±20%: · you have eaten recently. [. . . ]