Owner's Booklet Dear ACCU-CHEK System Owner, Thank you for choosing the ACCU-CHEK Advantage system! Congratulations on your decision to take control of your diabetes. We've designed your new ACCU-CHEK Advantage system with comfort, convenience, and control in mind ­ to help make living with diabetes a little easier. This booklet will help you get the most from your ACCU-CHEK Advantage system. We also invite you to visit www.accu-chek.com to find out about services, tools, and information that can help you manage your diabetes. To start testing quickly, you can also refer to the First Time Guide or the Quick Reference Guide. If you have questions, we're here to help. Just call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll-free at 1-800-858-8072. We offer assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in English, Spanish and many other languages. Thanks again for choosing an ACCU-CHEK system. The ACCU-CHEK Advantage System* Your new ACCU-CHEK Advantage meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood to help you and your doctor control your diabetes. The system includes: · ACCU-CHEK Advantage meter · ACCU-CHEK Comfort Curve control solution* · Battery · ACCU-CHEK Comfort Curve test strips and code key* · ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancets* · ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancet device* *Items may be sold separately. To order control solutions, talk to your pharmacist or visit www.accu-chek.com to order online. Why Regular Blood Sugar Testing Is Important Checking your blood sugar regularly can make a big difference in how you manage your diabetes on a daily basis. We've made it as simple and comfortable as possible. ACCU-CHEK meters are easy to use, and you can adjust the ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancet device to make testing more comfortable. Need Help? Just call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at 1-800-858-8072. You can also visit www.accu-chek.com for diabetes management tools and product demonstrations. To make sure you receive the best customer service possible and news about product updates, please complete and mail your warranty card. 2 ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Important Information About Your New Meter · Carefully read and follow the instructions in the Owner's Booklet and package inserts for the test strips and control solutions. Not following the instructions may lead to a wrong result or improper treatment, causing you health problems. · Set the time and date on your meter before you begin testing. · Your blood glucose meter is designed and can be used for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (like blood taken from fingertips) outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. · Be sure to use only ACCU-CHEK Comfort Curve test strips or ACCU-CHEK Advantage test strips with the meter. Other test strips may produce inaccurate results. · Inspect the container of test strips before using them for the first time. If you see any damage to the container cap or if anything prevents the cap from closing properly, do not use the test strips. Contact the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center. Damaged test strips can cause inaccurate results, which could lead to improper treatment. · The meter, test strips and control solutions are only for use outside the body (in vitro). Do not eat the test strips. Do not swallow or inject control solutions, or use control solutions for any purpose other than testing the ACCU-CHEK Advantage system. · Do the control tests explained in this booklet to make sure your system is working properly. · Carefully dispose of used test strips and lancets. · It is always a good idea to have a back-up testing method available. Examples of back-up testing methods include a back-up meter or testing by a lab. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other possible back-up methods. 3 ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Health-Related Information · Certain substances can interfere with the ACCU-CHEK Advantage blood glucose system and cause falsely high results. For example, if you use peritoneal dialysis solutions containing icodextrin (such as EXTRANEAL), or take certain immunoglobulin therapies that contain maltose (such as Octagam 5%), it will cause inaccurate results. For more information, refer to the test strip package insert, or ask your doctor. · Being severely dehydrated or losing a lot of water may give you false (low) test results. If you think you're suffering from dehydration, call your doctor right away. · Some people with diabetes do not experience symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Others, such as children or people who are unconscious or have certain disabilities, may not be able to communicate their symptoms to caregivers. For these reasons, do not change any treatment without first talking to a doctor. · Run a control test when you open a new box of test strips or if you think that your test result is incorrect. Running a control test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working properly. · DO NOT CHANGE YOUR TREATMENT BASED ON A SINGLE RESULT THAT DOES NOT MATCH HOW YOU FEEL OR IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR TEST RESULT COULD BE INCORRECT. · If you have followed all the instructions in this booklet and still have symptoms that don't seem to match your test results ­ or if you have questions ­ talk to your doctor. 4 ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Special Information for Health Care Providers and Caregivers · Do not use this device to measure blood glucose in people who are experiencing cardiovascular collapse (severe shock) or decreased peripheral blood flow. · Children should be taught how to use the meter and any other medical products appropriately. 5 ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Contents Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ..............................................................8 Installing (or Changing) the Battery .....................................................................................10 Setting the Time and Date ..................................................................................................11 Setting the Beeper ..............................................................................................................13 Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator ..........................................................................14 Coding the Meter ................................................................................................................15 Using Your Test Strips ........................................................................................................16 Using ACCU-CHEK Comfort Curve Test Strips........................................................17 Using ACCU-CHEK Advantage Test Strips..............................................................17 Chapter 2: Control Testing..........................................................................................19 Why Run Control Tests........................................................................................................19 About the Control Solution ..................................................................................................19 Running a Control Test .......................................................................................................20 Understanding Control Test Results ....................................................................................21 Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar.........................................................................23 Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancet Device ...............................................................23 Running a Blood Sugar Test................................................................................................25 Flagging Test Results..........................................................................................................27 Recording Your Results.......................................................................................................27 Storing Your Supplies .........................................................................................................27 Contents 6 ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Proper Testing Conditions ...................................................................................................28 Understanding Your Test Results ........................................................................................28 Chapter 4: Using Your Meter's Memory.....................................................................30 Storing Test Results............................................................................................................30 Viewing Test Results...........................................................................................................30 Downloading Your Meter to a Computer..............................................................................31 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..........................................................32 Cleaning Your Meter ...........................................................................................................32 Maintenance and Testing....................................................................................................33 Cleaning Your Lancet Device ..............................................................................................33 Screen Messages and Troubleshooting...............................................................................34 Chapter 6: Technical Information...............................................................................38 Product Limitations.............................................................................................................38 Specifications .....................................................................................................................38 Product Safety Information..................................................................................................39 Warranty.............................................................................................................................40 Additional Supplies .............................................................................................................44 Information for Professional Caregivers...............................................................................45 Index ..................................................................................................................................46 Contents 7 ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System* Display ­ Shows blood sugar results, messages, and results stored in memory. Left and Right Arrow Buttons ­ Press to enter memory, adjust settings and scroll through results. On/Off Button ­ Press this button to turn the meter on or off. Computer Port Test Strip Slot ­ Insert test strip here. Battery Cover ­ Push tab in direction of arrow to remove cover and replace battery. Code Key in Slot ­ Insert code key through this opening. *Items may be sold separately. 8 Silver-colored bars Protective Cover Yellow Window Test Strip Vial Test Strip Lancet Cap with Comfort Dial Depth Selection Release Button Ejector Lancet Device Plunger 9 Installing (or Changing) the Battery 1. Flip open the battery cover by pushing tab toward arrow. 2. Insert the battery with the plus (+) side up or facing you. 3. Replace the battery cover and snap it closed. Notes: · The meter uses a 3-volt lithium battery. It is best to use a longlasting lithium battery and to keep an extra package on hand. · Be sure the battery goes in plus-side up or facing you. · Your meter will prompt you to verify the time and date immediately after the battery is inserted. This occurs only if the time and date has been set previously on your meter. · If there is no strip in the meter, it turns off automatically after 90 seconds. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System 10 · The battery symbol means the battery is low and should be changed soon. · A flashing battery symbol means the battery is almost out of power and must be changed to do a blood test. ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Setting the Time and Date Setting the time and date is important if you use the meter's memory or connect to a computer. 1. Press and release (On/Off button) to turn on the meter. Wait for the flashing test strip or "---". 2. Press and hold until "set" appears, and then release it. The word "On" and the beeper symbol appear. 3. Press and release to see the hour flash in the upper left corner. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System 11 ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 4. Press and releas ...