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Before using the Gmate® VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System, carefully read this User Manual
and the inserts that come with the Gmate® Test Strips and the Gmate® Control Solution. Take note of
the “Important” and “Caution” areas throughout the User Manual.
Before you Begin
Note: It may be helpful to practice the test with the control solution before testing with blood for the
first time. See Control Solution Testing and the Control Solution Insert.
Test Principle
The Gmate® VOICE Monitoring System uses small electric currents to measure the reaction of glucose
(sugar) in the blood with the reagents in the strip. The electric current changes with the amount of
glucose in the blood sample. The Gmate® VOICE Meter measures the current, calculates your blood
glucose level, displays the results, and stores it into memory.
Setting the Time and Date
Your Gmate® VOICE Monitoring System comes with the date, time, year and unit of measure pre-set.
All Gmate® VOICE Monitoring Systems sold in the United States are set to English, Eastern Standard
Time (EST) and the measuring unit mg/dL. Before using your Gmate® VOICE Monitoring System for
the first time or when you change the batteries, check and set the time and date as necessary. See
page 14 (Setting the Meter) to set the meter properly.
ABOUT THE GMATE® VOICE MONITORING SYSTEM
