Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 138. Important Phone Numbers: Meter Serial No. LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone number: UK: 0800 121200, Republic of Ireland: 1800 535676 Healthcare Professional Pharmacist Diabetes Specialist Nurse Other Dear PocketScan™ You have chosen one of the available today. Your PocketScan System will provide accurate and fast blood glucose of your diabetes. You just need to follow a few simple steps. This owner’s booklet contains everything you need to using the PocketScan System. Read it carefully you begin testing. Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes. A long-term study of diabetes showed that keeping glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of complications by up to 60%.* The results you get with the PocketScan System can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes. A Warranty Registration Card is included with your PocketScan System. Please complete it and post it to us. * American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993). The PocketScan™ System (in vitro diagnostic use). It glucose (sugar) and only with samples. It should not be used for for the testing of newborns. CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood sugar (blood read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional. Important Information • Severe dehydration and excessive low results. If you believe you consult a healthcare professional • Test results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL) mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) or above 13.3 mg/dL), and do not have symptoms, first repeat the test. have symptoms or continue to get results that fall below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) or above 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL), follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional. • If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results AND you have followed all instructions described in the PocketScan™ Owner’s Booklet, call your healthcare professional. • A red blood cell count (Haematocrit) that is very high (above 55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results. TABLE OF GETTING STARTED The Complete PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System 1 PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Meter 2 PocketScan™ Test Strips 4 BEFORE TESTING Checking the Display 6 Coding the Meter 6 Checking the System with PocketScan™ Control Solution 9 TESTING YOUR BLOOD 15 Getting a Drop of Blood 16 Step-by-Step Test Procedure 18 Special Messages 20 USING THE METER 21 COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS 24 CARING FOR YOUR METER Maintenance 26 Batteries 26 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE 28 SPECIFICATIONS 37 CHANGING METER SETTINGS Changing the Date 38 Changing the Time 40 Changing the Unit of Measurement 41 GUARANTEE 42 TEST SUMMARY 43 The Complete Glucose Monitoring The PocketScan Blood System consists of three main PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Meter, PocketScan™ Test Strips, and PocketScan™ Control Solution. These products have designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test results. Use only PocketScan Test Strips and PocketScan Control Solution with the PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter. Your PocketScan™ System includes: • PocketScan™ Meter • PocketScan™ Test Strips • PocketScan™ Control Solution • Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler • Sterile Lancets • Owner’s Booklet • Sporty Carrying Case • Quick Reference Guide • Warranty Registration Card • Record Book • Two 1.5 V #357 silver oxide batteries (pre-installed). GETTING STARTED PocketScan ™ Blood Glucose Meter DISPLAY Your test results are displayed here. The large, easy-to-read display is where you read the symbols and simple messages that guide you through the test. M BUTTON The M (Mode) button is used to set up the meter, enter the memory mode, and turn the meter on and off. TEST PORT The test port is where PocketScan™ Test Strip for testing. The meter will turn on automatically you insert a test strip. C BUTTON The C (Change) button is used to change the date and time, code number, and unit of measurement, as well as to indicate control solution tests and to review test results while in the memory mode. PocketScan ™ Test Strips The PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System measures of sugar (glucose) in whole is applied to the target area PocketScan Test Strip. The test strip automatically draws the required quantity blood into the reaction cell in which reaction takes place. The PocketScan Test Strip consists of the following parts: cell. Target Area This is where you apply a small drop of blood. The required amount of blood is then automatically drawn into the reaction Contact Bars This end of the test strip is inserted into the meter. Important Strip Inf...