You must use the
check strip:
❏
At least once a day.
❏
After cleaning the meter.
❏
Whenever your results
are not consistent with
how you feel, or when
you think your results
are not accurate.
❏
Whenever this message
appears:
A 38
Anot ok
redo A
(example)
Cleaning and maintaining
the check strip:
❏
Make sure both sides of the
check strip are clean. If not,
wipe with a soft cloth or
tissue dampened with
water. Dry completely.
❏
Do not put 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 for long
periods of time.
❏
If you lose or damage the
check strip, call LifeScan
Customer Services for a
free replacement.
Coding the Meter
CAUTION: You must
match the code number
on the meter display
with the code number
on the test strip vial that
you are using. If these
two code numbers do
not match, you will get
inaccurate results.
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