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THE NEW FACE of Glucometer
Diabetes Care System
USER GUIDE
For Use With
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Ascensia ELITE XL
Blood Glucose Meter
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2 The Meter Test slot Test Strip Test Icon end Meter end Button Display ii
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Testing Materials 2 • Ascensia ELITE™ Test Strip – use for blood or control testing. Insert into Meter before drawing in blood or control sample. test end meter end • Ascensia ELITE™ Check Strip – use to check if the Meter is working properly before running a blood glucose test. • Ascensia ELITE™ Code Strip – use to set the Meter (calibrate) to match the box of Test Strips. ® • MICROLET Adjustable Lancing Device – use for finger ® puncture with a MICROLET Lancet. • NORMAL CONTROL SOLUTION – use
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The Ascensia ELITE™ XL Diabetes Care System is a blood glucose monitoring system for diabetes management in home or professional use. The system is based on electrode sensor technology. Convenient features of the system are: • Two-step testing process: 1. Insert Test Strip in Meter 2. Touch TEST END to blood • Test results are displayed in 30 seconds. • Meter turns on when inserting a strip and turns off when remov- ing the strip. • Up to 120 test results may be stored in the Meter and can be re
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Frequently Asked Questions 2 What do I do first? If needed, install batteries and set the time—test the Meter electronics with a Check Strip—code the Meter to match Ascensia ELITE Test Strips—and then run a control test to test the whole system before running a blood glucose test. What does blood glucose monitoring do for me? Blood glucose levels change during the day due to medication, exercise, diet, insulins or hypoglycemics (oral agents) or possibly stress and illness. Blood glucose testing p
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2 Important Information • The Ascensia ELITE™ XL Blood Glucose Meter has been designed for use with Ascensia ELITE™ Test Strips. The perfor- mance characteristics of the Meter may not be valid for any other brand of Test Strips. The use of other Test Strips may cause erroneous results. Bayer Corporation does not warrant the use of the Ascensia ELITE XL Blood Glucose Meter with any Test Strip other than Ascensia ELITE Test Strips. • Glucose levels below 50 or above 250 mg/dL (below 2.8 or above 1
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User Guide Contents 2 SECTION PAGE Set Up For Testing 1 Install Batteries 4 2 Set the Alarm, Time and Units 5 3 Check Strip Test 6 4 Code the Meter 7 5 Control Test 8 Testing 6 Blood Glucose Test 11 7 Important to Remember 15 Test Result Management 8 Stored Test Results 17 9 Data Management 18 Taking Care 10 Meter and Test Strip Care 19 11 Meter and Test Strip Problems 21 Technical Support Information 12 Service 25 13 Limitations of the Procedure 27 14 Specifications 28 15 Supplies 29 16 Warranty
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SECTION 1 Install Batteries Install batteries when the Meter is new if needed. Replace batteries when the Meter displays the battery symbol . 1. Press firmly on “open” arrow and slide forward in the direc- tion of the arrow. The lid releases. 2. Place new batteries into the bat- tery compartment with the “+” side up. Slide lid back into place, lining up with open slots, and close firmly. Test results stored in the memory are not erased when batteries are changed, but time must be reset. NOTE: Two
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SECTION Set the Alarm, Time and Units 2 Some Meter options may need to be reset when the Meter is new and when batteries are changed. The options may be changed any time to fit your needs. How do I set the Meter? Hold the button for five seconds to place Meter in “set up” mode. Press the button to change item as it flashes (you have five seconds to make a change). Display 1. Press button to switch: Beeper on to beeper off if you wish to turn off the sound. Display 2. Press button to set: • Minute •
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SECTION 3 Check Strip Test Check your Meter when new or any time after use, to make sure that electronics are working properly. HOW: 1. Remove the Check Strip from the package (save the package). 2. Insert the Check Strip (“check” side up) fully into the Meter until you hear a beep. A full display* shows, followed by another beep and then the Check Strip result. 3. The Check Strip result must be within the range listed on the Check Strip package insert. If not, see the problem solving chart in S
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SECTION Code the Meter 4 Code the Meter whenever a new box of Test Strips is opened.* This will match the Meter to the Test Strip reactivity. HOW: You will need the Code Strip found in the new box of strips. 1. Tear open the packet found in the new carton of Test Strips and remove the Code Strip (save the packet). 2. Insert the Code Strip into the test slot as shown. A beep sounds and a full display appears briefly. Another beep sounds and the Code Number (for example F-5) appears in the displa
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SECTION 5 Control Test A Control Test is run to find out if the whole system is working correctly (Test Strip and Meter) and to practice good technique before blood glucose testing. Prepare for the Test: 1. To open the Test Strip foil packet, carefully peel the foil back until the Test Strip is completely exposed (as shown). Save the foil packet. Note: Numbers printed on each Test Strip are manufacturing numbers and are not to be confused with Code Numbers (F#). 2. Holding the round end of the
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SECTION Control Test 5 Take the Test: 5. Squeeze a small drop of Control Solution onto the inside of the foil packet you saved. 6. Touch and hold the TEST END of the Test Strip to the drop until the Meter beeps (the Control Solution has now been drawn into the Test Strip). The timer begins to count down from 29 seconds. The test result appears with “CONT” in the display (if marked) when the countdown is com- plete. Compare result to range on end flap of Test Strip carton. 7. If you did not mark c
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SECTION 5 Control Test If you did not mark your control or want to delete the test result, do one of the following options before removing the strip. Remember, after marking or deleting, the test result will then not be a part of the blood glucose test average and will be stored in the memory and displayed with “CONT” or “DEL”. Mark the Result: Hold the button until “CONT” appears at the top of the display. Release the but- ton and “CONT” begins flashing. Remove the Test Strip while “CONT” is flas
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SECTION Blood Glucose Test 6 What does blood glucose monitoring do for me? Blood glucose levels change during the day due to medication, exercise, diet, insulins or hypoglycemics (oral agents) or possibly stress and illness. Blood glucose testing provides information that will help you understand the changes. This information can help you manage your diabetes to keep your blood sugar levels within your target range. Prepare for the Test: You will need a Microlet Lancing Device and Lancet to stic
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SECTION 6 Blood Glucose Test Take the Test: You need a Meter and Test Strip. 1. After washing your hands with warm soapy water and drying thoroughly, open a foil packet and remove the Test Strip. 2. With the Meter off, hold the round end and insert the Test Strip fully into the Meter. You will hear a beep. 2. After a full display, the Code Number (F#) and previous test result begin flashing alternately. 3. Press Microlet firmly against puncture site and push button to release. Form a small, round
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SECTION Blood Glucose Test 6 Note: Multiple Site Testing Consult with your healthcare professional prior to testing from a site other than your fingertips. Blood glucose testing results from sites other than your fingertip could be significantly different. These differences may vary from indi- vidual to individual, and are physiological differences caused by fac- tors such as food intake, health state and medication being used. If you perform testing other than from a fingertip: A. Select a soft, fle
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SECTION 6 Blood Glucose Test Test Results: After 29 seconds, your test result is displayed. Do not remove strip until results are displayed. Record the test result/date in your Clinilog Diary.* Remove the Test Strip. The Meter turns off and the test result is stored. *If you do not want to store the test result—before remov- ing Test Strip, press the button and hold until “CONT” appears. Release the button and “CONT” begins flashing. Press the button again,“DEL” begins flashing. Remove the Te
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SECTION Important to Remember 7 DON’T FORGET—when using the Meter: • Insert the Check Strip, Code Strip or Test Strip with a firm motion until it comes to a full stop. • The tab on the strip can no longer be seen if the Test Strip has been inserted fully into the Meter. • The Meter turns off automatically after 3 minutes if strip is left in the Meter. • The Code Number (F#) appearing in the Display must match the number appearing on the: ----- Code Strip ----- Code Strip packet ----- Back of
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SECTION 7 Important to Remember DON’T FORGET—when using the Meter (cont.): • When the Meter memory is full and a new test result is entered, the oldest result is deleted (i.e., #1). • Teach another person how to use the system, so you will have someone to help if you ever need assistance. DON’T FORGET—when using a Test Strip: • Always check the expiration date on the Test Strip foil packet or carton. If date is passed, replace with unexpired Test Strips. • Use the Test Strip immediately after re
