More Data, Better Control
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Owners Booklet

Protected under U.S. Patent Nos. 4,935,346; 5,049,487; 5,059,394; 5,304,468; and 5,591,836. LifeScan, Inc. 2002 Milpitas, CA 95035 2/02 AW 052-324-03B
The OneTouch Profile Complete Diabetes Tracking System is intended for in vitro diagnostic use for quantitative determination of glucose in whole blood as an aid in monitoring effectiveness of diabetes management in the home and in clinical settings. It is not intended for use in the diagnosis of diabetes or for neonatal testing (newborns 04 weeks old).
CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (sugar), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional. These recommendations apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Health Industry Manufacturers Association. IMPORTANT: The OneTouch Profile System contains many small parts: test strip holder, battery door, batteries, lancets, control solution vial, test strips, test strip vial cap, etc. Keep the system out of the reach of small children because these parts may be dangerous if swallowed.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Infection Control GETTING STARTED The Complete OneTouch Profile Diabetes Tracking System OneTouch Profile Blood Glucose Meter OneTouch Test Strips OneTouch Normal Control Solution BEFORE TESTING Checking Meters Display Setting Meter Code Checking the System Checking with the Check Strip Checking with Control Solution 16 20
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SETTING METER OPTIONS Entering and Using the Set-Up Mode Beep Prompts Time and Date Insulin Prompt Event Averaging Insulin Recording Display Language Time Format Date Format Unit of Measure Decimal Separator Exiting the Set-Up Mode TESTING YOUR BLOOD Abbreviated Test Procedure Detailed Test Procedure
Getting a Drop of Blood How to Test Your Blood Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip IMMEDIATELY AFTER TESTING Event Labeling Insulin Recording Carbohydrate Counting UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS Long-Term Diabetes Findings What This Means for You Frequency of Testing COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS USING THE METER MEMORY Entering the Memory Mode Event Averages
Recalling Test Results Event Labels Changing an Insulin Record Deleting an Insulin Record SOLVING PROBLEMS Test Procedure Messages Error Messages TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER Doing a Daily Check Cleaning the Meter Replacing the Batteries SPECIFICATIONS GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee Three-Year Warranty INDEX

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting the OneTouch Profile Complete Diabetes Tracking Systemthe system that takes OneTouch technology a step further. In addition to providing you with a simple, fast, and accurate means of blood glucose testing, the OneTouch Profile System includes features that allow you to record and review important information regarding your test results, insulin dosages, meals, and other significant events in your treatment plan. Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in controlling your diabetes. The results you get with the OneTouch Profile System can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan (diet, exercise, and medication) to help you gain better control of your diabetes. Everything you need to know about using the OneTouch Profile System is included in this booklet. A free instructional videotape is also available by calling LifeScan Customer Services at 227-8862. If you have any questions about your OneTouch Profile System, please call LifeScan Customer Services at 227-8862. Representatives are on hand 1

24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve you. Thank you for choosing the OneTouch Profile Diabetes Tracking System. P.S. Dont forget to complete and mail the warranty service card. When we receive your warranty card, well send you a complimentary gift to show our appreciation. See your warranty card for details.
Important phone numbers: Meter Serial Number _______________ LifeScan Customer Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week): U.S.A. English 227-8862 Espaol 381-7226 Healthcare Professional _______________________ Pharmacist _________________________ Diabetes Educator _____________________________ Other ______________________________
PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
The following information will be useful to you and your healthcare professional when using the OneTouch Profile System to monitor your blood glucose level. If you experience symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results AND you believe you have followed all instructions described in the owners booklet, contact your healthcare professional immediately. Never make significant changes to your medication program or ignore physical symptoms without consulting your healthcare professional. 3 If your test result is 60 mg/dL or lower, this indicates low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). The meter will display the test result along with the message do you need a snack. You should immediately treat hypoglycemia as recommended by your healthcare professional. If the message hi danger call.dr. appears on the meter display, this indicates severe high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). Contact your doctor immediately. Extremes in hematocrit (the amount of red blood cells in the blood) can affect test results. Very high hematocrits

PRECAUTIONS

(above 60%) and very low hematocrits (below 25%) can cause false results.1 Abnormally high levels of Vitamin C or other reducing substances will cause false low blood glucose results.2 Normal levels of reducing substances have little effect on blood glucose results. Do not use blood samples with preservatives that contain fluoride (gray-top test tubes). You will get false low results. When testing, removal of the test strip prior to display of the blood glucose result may give you a false result.

Infection Control

Use universal blood precautions. All patient samples and materials with which they come in contact are considered biohazards and should be handled as if capable of transmitting infection. Follow proper precautions in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations when disposing of all materials.

GETTING STARTED

The OneTouch Profile Complete Diabetes Tracking System consists of three main products: the OneTouch Profile Blood Glucose Meter, OneTouch Test Strips, and OneTouch Normal Control Solution. These products have been designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test results. Only LifeScan manufactures OneTouch Profile System products. Attempting to substitute other products may affect the accuracy of your test results and limit the ability of LifeScan to help you solve problems that may arise. 5

Step 3: Code the Meter. While the meter is on and after the word insert is displayed, press and release the C button; the code number will appear. Continue pressing the C button until the number on the display matches the code number on the test strip vial. The code number is now set for the test strips you are using. The meter
will remember this code number until you change it. You are now ready to do a test.

Checking the System

There are two ways to make sure your OneTouch Profile System is working properly. The check strip is used to check that the meter is operating properly. OneTouch Normal Control Solution is used to check that both the meter and the test strips are working together as a system, and that you are doing the test correctly. It is very important that you do these simple checks routinely for accurate results. 15
Checking with the Check Strip A purple and white check strip is included in the carrying case of your OneTouch Profile System. Before doing a check strip test, make sure the test strip holder, test area, and check strip are clean, dry, and lint-free. Do the check strip test at room temperature (between 64 and 79F [1826C]).

Do a check strip test:

At least once each day you test your blood After cleaning the meter Whenever your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel, or when you think your results are not accurate If you drop the meter If you get the meter wet Whenever the following message appears:
How to do a check strip test: Step 1: Press the On/Off Button. Insert Side 1 of the Check Strip. The code number will appear on the display. When insert code 10 (Example) strip appears, slide the notched end of the check strip into the test strip holder with Side 1 (purple side) facing up. wait please appears for a moment.
Step 2: When apply sample Appears, Remove the Check Strip from the Test Strip Holder. Note: This is the only time you should remove a test strip during a test. Note: Do not apply control solution to the check strip.
Step 3: When insert side 2 A strip Appears, Turn the Check Strip Over and Slide It Back into the Test Strip Holder. It should go in notched end first, Side 2 (white side) facing up. The meter counts down from four to zero and then gives you a check strip test result.
The display will show A ok if your result falls within the correct check strip range printed on the back of your meter.
If these messages appear, repeat the check strip test. If these messages appear again, clean your meter and repeat the test. If you do not obtain an acceptable A ok check strip reading, redo A will appear each time you turn on your meter, indicating that your last check strip test result was outside of the check strip range printed on the back of your meter. This message will continue to appear until you perform a check strip test that falls within the correct check strip range. 19

CAUTION: If your check strip test result is out of range, your meter may not be working properly. Do not use the meter to test your blood until you get a check strip reading that is within the correct range printed on the back of the meter. For assistance, call LifeScan Customer Services at 227-8862. To clean and maintain the check strip:
Make sure both sides of the check strip are clean. If necessary, wipe the check strip with a soft cloth or tissue dampened with water. Dry it completely.
Do not get blood, alcohol, control solution, or any other fluid (except water) on the check strip. Do not scratch the check strip. Do not leave the check strip in sunlight. If you lose or damage the check strip, call LifeScan Customer Services at 227-8862 for a free replacement.
strips are working together properly as a system. Before you use the OneTouch Profile Meter to test your blood glucose for the first time, practice the procedure using control solution. When you can do three tests in a row that are within the expected range, you are ready to test your blood.
Checking with Control Solution OneTouch Normal Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that reacts with OneTouch Test Strips. Control solution should be used to practice the test procedure and to make sure your meter and test 20
Do a control solution test:
For practice, before testing your blood with the OneTouch Profile Meter for the first time When you begin using a new vial of test strips At least once a week Whenever you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly When your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel, or when you think your results are not accurate If you drop the meter If you get the meter wet
The control solution test procedure is just like blood glucose testing, except that you use OneTouch Normal Control Solution instead of blood. Control solution test tips
Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before using. If there are any bubbles on the top of the vial, wipe them off with a clean tissue. Apply a full drop of control solution to the center of the test spot and cover it completely. Do not dab, wipe, or smear control solution on the test spot. Avoid contaminating the control solution. Do not touch the test spot with the tip of the vial.

IMPORTANT CONTROL SOLUTION TEST INFORMATION
Use only OneTouch Normal Control Solution. Check the expiration date of the control solution. Do not use if expired. Record the discard date on the control solution vial. The discard date for control solution is three months after first opening the vial. Discard the vial after this date. The OneTouch Normal Control Range printed on the test strip vial is for OneTouch Normal Control Solution only. It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level. Store the control solution at room temperature below 86F (30C). Do not refrigerate. Control solution should not be used as a cleaning solution for the meter.
Warning For external use only. Do not swallow or inject control solution or put control solution drops into your eyes. 22
How to do a control solution test: Step 1: Press On/Off Button. Insert Test Strip. The code number that appears on the meter display should match the code number on the test strip vial. When insert code 10 (Example) strip appears, slide a OneTouch Test Strip into the test strip holder, notched
end first, with the test spot facing up. Make sure you push the test strip in all the way until it stops. wait please appears for a moment, then apply sample appears for five minutes or until you apply a drop of control solution to the test spot on the test strip.
Step 2: Apply Control Solution. Shake the control solution vial well before using. Remove the cap and apply a drop of control solution to the middle of the test spot, covering it completely.
Step 3: Control Solution Result Appears in 45 Seconds. Compare the control solution test result with the OneTouch Normal Control Range printed on the test strip vial. When you get a control solution test result within the control range, you are ready to test your blood.
Note: The control solution range is shown in two different units of measuremg/dL (used in the United States) and mmol/L (used in Canada and some parts of Europe).
Control solution results If test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial, repeat the test. Results that fall outside the expected range may indicate:
Control solution test results are automatically stored with the word contrl along with the time and date of the test. (If you use a logbook, indicate control solution tests by writing C after the result.) 25

Procedural error Control solution that has not been shaken enough Expired or contaminated control solution Improper coding of the meter Dirt on the test strip holder or on the test area beneath the test strip holder Test strip deterioration Expired or contaminated test strip Meter malfunction Extremes in testing temperatures
CAUTION: If your control solution test result falls outside the expected range, the system may not be working properly. Do not use the system to test your blood until you get a test result that falls within the expected range. If you are unable to resolve the problem, call LifeScan Customer Services at 227-8862.

SETTING METER OPTIONS

You can customize the various option settings of your OneTouch Profile Meter to best meet your needs. This is done in the set-up mode. Option settings (default settings shown, where applicable) that you can customize include:

Unit of Measure:

Decimal Separator: dec pt
To change the default settings, enter the set-up mode.
Entering and Using the Set-Up Mode
To enter the set-up mode, start with your meter turned off. Press and hold the on/off button for about three seconds until all segments of the display appear and begin to flash. Release the on/off button. The following screens will appear:

OPTIONS

Beep Prompts: Time Date Insulin Prompt: Event Averaging: Insulin Recording Display Language: engl. Time Format: am/pm Date Format: m.dy. 27
The meter will then automatically present the first option screen. The options map (shown) will help guide you through the option screens.
Use the M button to scroll through the options or move within an option. If you want to change an option setting, use the C button. Note: You can exit the set-up mode at any time by turning off the meter. If after two minutes you have not made a selection, the meter will turn itself off automatically. All option settings are saved as they are made. 28
* We do not recommend entering insulin records in the set-up mode.

Beep Prompts

The meter is set to provide you with audio prompts, or beeps, during the test procedure to tell you that the meter has performed some function or to alert you to a special message. The Beep option is seen immediately after entering the set-up mode (see page 27). The current setting will automatically appear on the display.
To change the beep prompts so that the meter operates silently, press the C button.
will appear on the display. You may now turn the meter off to exit the set-up mode or press the M button to move to the next option.

Time and Date

The OneTouch Profile Meter has an internal clock that will record the time and date of each test you perform. Your meter has been set to automatically record tests in Pacific standard time 29

With the setting, the meter will continue to provide beep prompts during the test procedure.
(PST). If you are not in Pacific standard time, you will need to change the time setting in your meter in order to have the correct time and date appear with your test result. If you are in mountain standard time (MST), add one (1) hour; central standard time (CST), add two (2) hours; eastern standard time (EST), add three (3) hours. If you do not reset the time, the meter will accurately record each test result using PST. You will also need to reset the time whenever there is a change to or from daylight saving time. Note: The accuracy of your test results will not be affected if you do not set the clock to the correct time. 30
Setting the Time Enter the set-up mode (see page 27). Use the M button to choose the Time option. The current time will show. Press the C button to change the time; the hour and am or pm will flash. Press the C button again to advance the hour to the correct setting. Press the M button and the minutes will flash. Use the C button to change the minutes. Press the M button to see the new time setting (the colon will flash). You may now turn off the meter to exit the set-up mode or press the M button again to move to the next option.
Note: When the time and date are changed, the calculated values for 14-day, 30-day, and event averages may change. These averages are calculated from the results obtained during the 14 or 30 days preceding the current time and date settings. Setting the Date Enter the set-up mode (see page 27). Use the M button to choose the Date option. The current date will show. Press the C button to change the date setting; the year will flash. Press the C button again to change the year to the correct setting. Press the M button and the month will 31
flash. Use the C button to change the month. Press the M button and the day will flash. Press the C button to change the day. Pressing the M button again will display the new date setting. You may now turn off the meter to exit the set-up mode or press the M button again to move to the next option.

Insulin Prompt

This option enables you to choose whether or not you wish to activate the meters insulin prompt. When you select , the meter will automatically
remind you to enter insulin information every time you complete a test and remove the test strip. To change the Insulin Prompt setting, enter the set-up mode (see page 27). Use the M button to choose the Insulin Prompt option. The following display will appear.
For information on how to perform insulin recording, see page 56. You may now turn the meter off to exit the set-up mode or press the M button to move to the next option.

Event Averaging

The Event Averaging option gives you an average for all the blood glucose tests taken in the last 30 days. In addition, you can get an average of all the blood glucose tests linked to a specific event in the last 14 days. An event label must have been used at least once in the last 14 days for an event average to be displayed in memory mode.

If the following message

Note: If you are using event labeling, remove and check the test strip after you have linked the event label to your test result. See Event Labeling, page 54, and Insulin Recording, page 56.
appears on the display, your drop of blood was too small, or smeared, or * the test strip was not pushed all the way into the test strip holder. Repeat the test with a new test strip and enough blood to cover the entire test spot.
*In some cases in which a blood sample is too small, the meter may also read it as a control solution test and contrl may appear.
Remove the test strip from the meter and look at the test spot. It should still have a wet, shiny drop that completely covers the test spot. If the blood sample has a dull, dry appearance, you may not have applied enough blood, or you may have smeared it.

(Correct)

Look at the back of the test strip. You should see a full, dark circle. If there are any white patches or streaks, you may have smeared the blood or the drop was too small. In either case, you may have a false low result. Repeat the test with a new test strip.

(Incorrect)

AFTER TESTING
IMMEDIATELY AFTER TESTING
The OneTouch Profile Meter allows you to enter and store information linked to each test result. You can save information on diet, exercise, and insulin dosages in memory and link this information with each blood glucose test you perform. These features are called event labeling and insulin recording, and they give you a more complete picture of your diabetes treatment plan. Using these features routinely will aid you and your healthcare professional in making important treatment decisions based on how you are responding to your medications, diet, and exercise. 54

Event Labeling

You may want to mark your glucose readings with event labels to help you and your healthcare professional analyze the trends in your blood glucose levels more easily. Your meter has 15 event labels:
fasting pre breakfast after breakfast pre noon meal after noon m e a l pre dinner after dinner different food bedtime during night pre exercise after exercise illness hypoglycemia other
You can link an event label to your blood glucose result immediately after testing before you remove and inspect the test strip or later when you are reviewing the tests stored in your meters memory. To select an event label, press the C button while the blood glucose test result is still showing on the meter display. Each time you press the C button, an event label from the list will appear on the display. Holding the C button down will allow you to move more rapidly through the list until the event label you wish to select appears. When you stop, the event label is set. This event label will be stored in memory with your test result.

Comparing the results:

Example:
When the lab tests your blood, only the serum or plasma portion is used. Your OneTouch Profile Meter uses only whole blood. Comparing serum or plasma to whole blood is like comparing a temperature of 98.6F with the temperature of 37C. To see if the values are equal, you have to adjust one of the results. Whole blood results are approximately 12% lower than serum or plasma results. To compare lab results with meter results, divide the lab result by 1.12. 63
Assume that your lab result (plasma or serum) is 224 mg/dL. 224 divided by 1.12 = 200 (the lab value is now approximately equal to a whole blood result). Compare this figure to your meter result. The two should be within 20% of each other.
You may still have a variation from the result because blood glucose levels can change significantly over short periods, especially if you have recently eaten, exercised, taken medication, or experienced stress.7 In addition, if you have eaten recently, the blood

COMPARING

glucose level from a fingerstick can be up to 70 mg/dL higher than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test.8 Therefore it is best to fast for four to eight hours before doing comparison tests. Factors such as the amount of red blood cells in the blood (a high or low hematocrit) or the loss of body fluid (severe dehydration) may also give a meter result different from a laboratory result.

References

1. LifeScan data on file. 2. LifeScan data on file. 3. Kahn, R., and Weir, G.: Joslins Diabetes Mellitus, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1994), 489. 4. Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 261263. 5. American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993). 6. Clarke, W.L., et al.: Diabetes Care, Vol. 10, No. 5 (1987), 622628. 7. Surwit, R.S., and Feinglos, M.N.: Diabetes Forecast (1988), April, 4951. 8. Sacks, D.B.: Carbohydrates. Burtis, C.A., and Ashwood, E.R. (ed.), Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company (1994), 959.

USING THE METER MEMORY

Your OneTouch Profile Meter automatically stores up to 250 test records. It stores blood glucose, check strip, and control solution test results with time and date. Event labels, when linked to blood glucose results, will alternate with the time and date. Insulin records (including insulin type, units, time, and date) are also stored. When you have stored more than 250 records, the oldest record is dropped from the memory as a new record is added.

MEMORY

Entering the Memory Mode
Turn the meter on by pressing the on/off button. You can access the meters memory and recall test results at any time before or after performing a test by pressing the M button.
The word memory with the memory symbol will appear briefly.
However, if you have used the meter at least once in the past 14 days, the first value that will appear on the display will be the 14-day averagethe average of your blood glucose test results for the past 14 days. Check strip and control solution tests are not included in the average.
If you are using the meter for the very first time and have not used it for testing, or if you have used a software program to clear the meters memory, this message will appear, indicating that there are no results stored in the memory.
While the 14-day average result is on the display, press and hold the C button to see how many tests are included in the average. The number of tests will remain on the display as long as 66
you hold the C button. Results above 600 mg/dL will be displayed as and will be calculated into the average as 600 mg/dL.

Event Averages

If you have chosen to use the Event Averaging option (that is, if you selected on avg in the set-up mode), you may review averages for each event, as well as a 30-day test average. In order for an event average to appear, at least one blood glucose result must have been linked to the event label in the last 14 days. Press the M button to move through and review these averages: 67
30-day average avg fasting avg pre breakfast avg after breakfast avg pre noon meal avg after noon meal avg pre dinner avg after dinner avg different food avg bedtime avg during night avg pre exercise avg after exercise avg illness avg hypoglycemia avg other
The average for each event label will appear as follows:
Press the M button to continue reviewing test averages for each event label.

Recalling Test Results

After reviewing the averages, you can move on to review the individual records. Pressing the M button allows you to see each blood glucose, check strip, control solution, and insulin record. The records will appear in order from the most recent to the oldest, up to the full 250-record capacity of the memory. Test results will appear on the meter display as follows:
To see how many tests are included in the average for each event label, press and hold the C button. The number of tests will be displayed as long as the C button is depressed.

(Example) (Example)

Event Labels
If you added an event label to a blood glucose test after it was performed, it will alternate with the time and date when you recall the test.
Changing an Insulin Record
If you have entered insulin information, those records will appear as
An event label may also be changed or added to a blood glucose result in memory while the result is on the display. Follow the procedure for selecting event labels (see Event Labeling, page 54). You can exit the memory mode at any time by turning the meter off. 69

106 mg/dl

8: 01am 7-01-00 5. 9 mmol/l

8: 01am 7-01-00

100 mg/dl
A control solution test has been completed. (If you have just performed a blood glucose test, this means that the blood sample was too small and the meter read it as control solution. Repeat the test with a new test strip and larger drop of blood.) You are performing a check strip test. Turn the check strip over and insert Side 2. The check strip test result falls into the acceptable range. The check strip range is printed on the back of your meter. MESSAGES
contrl 7: 52am 7-01-00 insert side mg/dl

7: 40am 7-01-m g / d l

8: 01am 7-01-00 alternating with 55 mg/dl
Your blood glucose test result is low, 60 mg/dL or below, possibly indicating hypoglycemia. You may need food or some source of glucose. Retest. If the test result is still 60 mg/dL or below, call your doctor.

do you need a snack

240 mg/dl
Your blood glucose test result is between 240 and 600 mg/dL.
8: 01am 7-01-00 alternating with 240 mg/dl
You may need to check your urine for ketones.
check ketones MESSAGES hi mg/dl danger 8: 01am 7-01-00 alternating with hi mg/dl call dr. check ketones Your blood glucose test result is above 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L). This level is severe hyperglycemia. Contact your doctor immediately.

Error Messages

When any of these messages appear, there is a problem with the OneTouch Profile Meter or the way in which you are performing a test. These messages help to identify certain problems but do not appear in all cases when a problem has occurred. If you think your meter may not be operating properly, see Checking the System, page 15. If
you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results AND you believe you have followed all of the instructions in the owners booklet, contact your healthcare professional. In most cases, problems are easy to fix. If you have trouble, help is available from LifeScan Customer Services 24 hours a day, every day at 227-8862.

WHAT TO DO 2. Repeat the test with a new test strip. 3. Repeat the test with a new test strip. 4. Repeat the test with a new test strip. 5. Move the meter away from the light source. Repeat the test with a new test strip. 6. Repeat the check strip test. 7. Call LifeScan Customer Services at 227-8862.

not enough blood retest

PROBLEM 1. The blood or control solution sample was too small or smeared. 2. The test strip was not inserted far enough into the test strip holder. 3. Your hand or an object covered the test area while the meter was turned on. 1. If appearing when you turn your meter on, your meter may have an electronic problem. 2. If appearing at the end of a test, your meter may have been moved while applying blood or during the test process.
WHAT TO DO 1. Repeat the test with a new test strip and a large, shiny drop of blood or control solution. 2. Repeat the test with a new test strip, pushing the test strip all the way into the test strip holder. 3. Repeat the test. Keep the meter test area clear. 1. Call LifeScan Customer Services at 227-8862. 2. Repeat the test with a new test strip; try not to move the meter.

not ok

PROBLEM WHAT TO DO 3. If appearing during the test, 3. Repeat the test with a new the strip has been removed test strip. while the words wait p l e a s e are on the display. The check strip test result is outside the acceptable range (printed on the back of the meter). The last check strip test result was outside the acceptable range and an acceptable repeat test was not performed. The last test failed after the countdown started. Clean the meter and check strip if necessary. Repeat the check strip test. Repeat the check strip test.

58 mg/dl

notok 7: 40am 7-01-00 redo

retest

Repeat the test with a new test strip.

reset code

PROBLEM The meter has lost some important information, including the code number.
WHAT TO DO Use the C button to reset the meter code. Match the code on the meter display to the code on the test strip vial. Also check all of your meter option settings to be sure they are correct. (If this continues to happen, there may be a problem with your meter. Call LifeScan Customer Services at 227-8862.)

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Check the clear, protective coating over the test area to make sure it is not scratched or damaged.
Rub the test area with a cotton swab or soft cloth dampened with water to remove all blood, dirt, or lint from the test area. If necessary, a mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with water may also be used. Do not apply full-strength detergent to the test area. Be careful not to scratch the test area. Dry the test area with a soft, dry tissue or cloth. Remove any lint. 86
Step 4: Replace the Test Strip Holder.
Hook the bottom of the test strip holder onto the square notch on the meter.
Press down on the raised dots of the test strip holder until it snaps firmly into place. Press forward on the base of the test strip holder to be sure it is properly in place. You are now ready to do a check strip test. If the check strip will not slide into the test strip holder, repeat this step. 87

Replacing the Batteries

The OneTouch Profile Meter comes with batteries already installed.
You will still be able to test with low batteries, but you should replace them as soon as possible. If batteries get too low, the meter will not operate. When the following appears flashing on the display battry replace now
When the batteries need to be replaced, use two AAA, 1.5-volt alkaline batteries. The batteries should last about one year when testing up to four (4) times a day. When the battery symbol appears on the meter display, the batteries are getting low. 88
the meter will no longer give results and you must replace the batteries before you can perform another test. The meters current time and date settings are saved for a minimum of 30 minutes after the batteries have been removed. After that you may need to reset the time and date.
Dead batteries and/or battery removal do not have an effect on test or insulin information stored in the meter memory. Removing the batteries will not erase or change any information in the meter memory. To replace the batteries: 1. Make sure the meter is turned off before you remove the batteries. 2. Turn the meter over so that the front of the meter is resting in the palm of your hand.

(Back of Meter)

3. With your thumb, press upward on the opening tab of the battery compartment door and lift upward until it releases from the clasp.
4. Remove the battery compartment door.