Lifescan OneTouch Profile, Owner'S Booklet

Page 1: ...e Data Better Control Owner s Booklet...

Page 2: ...tro 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...

Page 3: ...stems 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 IMPOR...

Page 4: ...cking System 5 OneTouch Profile Blood Glucose Meter 7 OneTouch Test Strips 9 OneTouch Normal Control Solution 11 BEFORE TESTING 12 Checking Meter s Display 12 Setting Meter Code 13 Checking the System...

Page 5: ...31 Event Averaging 32 Insulin Recording 33 Display Language 35 Time Format 35 Date Format 36 Unit of Measure 36 Decimal Separator 37 Exiting the Set Up Mode 37 TESTING YOUR BLOOD 38 Abbreviated Test P...

Page 6: ...Labeling 54 Insulin Recording 56 Carbohydrate Counting 58 UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS 60 Long Term Diabetes Findings 60 What This Means for You 60 Frequency of Testing 61 COMPARING METER AND LABORATOR...

Page 7: ...st Procedure Messages 71 Error Messages 75 TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER 82 Doing a Daily Check 83 Cleaning the Meter 83 Replacing the Batteries 88 SPECIFICATIONS 92 GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY 93 30 Day Money...

Page 8: ...ood 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 t...

Page 9: ...mplimentary gift to show our appreciation See your warranty card for details 2 INTRODUCTION Important phone numbers Meter Serial Number _______________ LifeScan Customer Services 24 hours a day 7 days...

Page 10: ...ignore physical symptoms without consult ing your healthcare professional If your test result is 60 mg dL or lower this indicates low blood glucose hypoglycemia The meter will display the test result...

Page 11: ...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 Us...

Page 12: ...uch Profile System products Attempting to substitute other products may affect the accura cy of your test results and limit the ability of LifeScan to help you solve problems that may arise The Comple...

Page 13: ...6 GETTING STARTED...

Page 14: ...OneTouch Profile Blood Glucose Meter Study this diagram to become familiar with all the parts of your OneTouch Profile Meter 7 GETTING STARTED...

Page 15: ...e information stored in your meter s memory and to review your meter s option settings C Button The C button is used to change the code number and the option settings Test Strip Holder The test strip...

Page 16: ...e information about data management software products OneTouch Test Strips The OneTouch Profile Diabetes Tracking System measures the amount of sugar glucose in whole blood When blood is applied to a...

Page 17: ...pen a new vial of test strips record the discard date on the vial The discard date for test strips is four months after first opening the vial Discard unused test strips after this date Do not use tes...

Page 18: ...ntrol Solution is an important part of the OneTouch Profile System Use it in two ways 1 to practice the test procedure and 2 to make sure that the OneTouch Profile Meter and OneTouch Test Strips are w...

Page 19: ...is play turn on each time you test your blood Display Test Properly Functioning Display Display with Missing Segments Note You do not have to enter the set up mode to test However the OneTouch Profile...

Page 20: ...to another vial of OneTouch Test Strips CAUTION If the code number on the meter display does not match the code number on the vial of OneTouch Test Strips test results may be false 13 BEFORE TESTING...

Page 21: ...or a moment along with the current time and date followed by the message insert code 9 Example strip Step 2 Match the Code Numbers The code number on the test strip vial ranges from 1 to 16 If the cod...

Page 22: ...r 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...

Page 23: ...e clean dry and lint free Do the check strip test at room tempera ture between 64 and 79 F 18 26 C Do a check strip test At least once each day you test your blood After cleaning the meter Whenever yo...

Page 24: ...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 f...

Page 25: ...rip 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...

Page 26: ...you perform a check strip test that falls within the correct check strip range To clean and maintain the check strip Make sure both sides of the check strip are clean If necessary wipe the check stri...

Page 27: ...neTouch 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...

Page 28: ...eter 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 Sh...

Page 29: ...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 lev...

Page 30: ...hen 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...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...e expected range may indicate 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 o...

Page 33: ...pected 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 c...

Page 34: ...Insulin Recording Display Language engl Time Format am pm Date Format m d y Unit of Measure Decimal Separator dec pt To change the default settings enter the set up mode Entering and Using the Set Up...

Page 35: ...ions 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 s...

Page 36: ...ar on the display With the setting the meter will continue to provide beep prompts during the test procedure To change the beep prompts so that the meter operates silently press the C button will appe...

Page 37: ...change to or from daylight saving time 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 th...

Page 38: ...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 P...

Page 39: ...r 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 Averagin...

Page 40: ...e to the next option Insulin Recording If you are using insulin it is recommend ed that you use the Insulin Prompt option and enter your insulin dosage information after completing a test see Insulin...

Page 41: ...essing the C button until your insulin type is dis played Press the M button and the units will flash Use the C button to enter your insulin units Press the M button and the hour will flash Press the...

Page 42: ...zech cesky Danish dansk German deuts and Greek e ka The meter is set to give prompts in English To change the display lan guage enter the set up mode see page 27 Use the M button to choose the Display...

Page 43: ...play day month year example July 1 2000 reads as 1 07 00 as is common in Europe To change the date format enter the set up mode see page 27 Use the M but ton to choose the Date Format option Press the...

Page 44: ...is option allows you to select a comma instead of a decimal point as a decimal separator To change the decimal separator enter the set up mode see page 27 Use the M button to choose the Decimal Separa...

Page 45: ...t insert test strip Step 2 Gently apply sample to test spot Do not press finger on test spot Step 3 Accurate results in 45 seconds Be sure to read the following section carefully before testing Exampl...

Page 46: ...st OneTouch Profile Meter OneTouch Test Strips Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Sampler Sterile lancet Release Button Ejection Cocking Control Depth Adjustment Knob Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Sampler Ca...

Page 47: ...st the lancet To avoid conta mination and to prevent the cap from rolling away set the cap down on a flat surface with its small hole pointing up CAUTION To reduce the chance of infection Never share...

Page 48: ...nlet Plus Sampler twist off the protective disk Make two full turns to ensure that the lancet separates from the protective disk Replace the Penlet Plus Cap Turn the cap clockwise until it is snug but...

Page 49: ...mps for a shallower puncture Twist the knob clockwise toward the larger bumps for a deeper puncture Step 2 Cock the Penlet Plus Sampler Slide the ejection cocking control backward until it clicks If i...

Page 50: ...without touching the puncture site Step 4 Lance Your Finger Choose a spot on the side of a different finger each time you test Repeated punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses Hold...

Page 51: ...Gently massage your finger to obtain the required blood volume Proceed with your blood glucose test Step 5 Remove the Lancet Remove the cap Twist it counter clockwise 44 TESTING...

Page 52: ...tip into the protective disk Always use caution when removing the lancet Point the lancet down and away from you Push forward on the ejection cocking control and eject the lancet directly into a conta...

Page 53: ...al Insert Test Strip Make sure the test strip holder is properly in place See page 87 Turn your meter on All display symbols will appear Your current test strip code appears next followed by Make sure...

Page 54: ...p The test spot should be white or ivory colored with no tears or wrinkles With the meter display showing slide the test strip into the test strip holder notched end first test spot facing up Make sur...

Page 55: ...play apply a drop of blood to the test spot Be sure that you Touch only the tip of the drop of blood to the test spot Apply enough blood to form a round shiny drop that covers the test spot completely...

Page 56: ...result Remove the test strip only after the result is displayed Blood glucose test results are auto matically stored in your meter s memory with the time and date they were performed In addition you...

Page 57: ...your meter will beep in a high tone if the Beep option is set to and display a special message If you take insulin you may be produc ing ketones Testing your urine with a ketone strip may be necessar...

Page 58: ...est strip to make sure that you applied enough blood If the blood sample is too small you may get a false low result Test results below 60 mg dL3 3 3 mmol L mean low blood glucose hypoglycemia Test re...

Page 59: ...also read it as a control solution test and contrl may appear 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 L...

Page 60: ...trip 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...

Page 61: ...y will aid you and your healthcare professional in mak ing important treatment decisions based on how you are responding to your medications diet and exercise Event Labeling You may want to mark your...

Page 62: ...cose 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 ra...

Page 63: ...eter on after com pleting the test When you remove the test strip or check strip the following messages will appear on the display prompting you to enter insulin infor mation Step 1 Changing the Insul...

Page 64: ...ine amount carb Carbohydrate intake 80 20 Mixture 80 NPH and 20 Regular 60 40 Mixture 60 NPH and 40 Regular In addition to insulin you may record carbohy drate intake as well After you have selected t...

Page 65: ...g the same steps to enter insulin type and units Carbohydrate Counting Your healthcare professional may recommend that you count the grams of carbohydrate in your diet This information may be used to...

Page 66: ...Note When carb is selected instead of an insulin type the word UNITS will not be displayed with the num ber 59 AFTER TESTING...

Page 67: ...lving the eyes kidneys and nervous system by approximately 60 5 What This Means for You Frequent blood glucose testing is the best means you have for keeping track of how well you are doing with the f...

Page 68: ...ry according to your age the type of diabetes you have the medications you are taking and your physical and emotional health Your healthcare professional will guide you After you decide when and how o...

Page 69: ...efore you go to the lab Make sure your meter is clean Perform check strip and control solution tests to make sure the meter is working properly Comparisons will be more accurate if you have not eaten...

Page 70: ...rum or plasma results To compare lab results with meter results divide the lab result by 1 12 Example Assume that your lab result plas ma or serum is 224 mg dL 224 divided by 1 12 200 the lab value is...

Page 71: ...es 1 LifeScan data on file 2 LifeScan data on file 3 Kahn R and Weir G Joslin s Diabetes Mellitus 13th ed Philadelphia Lea and Febiger 1994 489 4 Krall L P and Beaser R S Joslin Diabetes Manual Philad...

Page 72: ...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 adde...

Page 73: ...d in the memory However if you have used the meter at least once in the past 14 days the first value that will appear on the dis play will be the 14 day average the average of your blood glucose test...

Page 74: ...s 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 re...

Page 75: ...the M button to continue review ing 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...

Page 76: ...els see Event Labeling page 54 You can exit the memory mode at any time by turning the meter off Changing an Insulin Record If you have entered insulin informa tion those records will appear as Exampl...

Page 77: ...rd select 00 for the units You can now turn off your meter or press the M button to move to the next record Your changes will be saved automatically Note Blood glucose control solution and check strip...

Page 78: ...what they mean and what to do if there is a problem Test Procedure Messages These messages appear during routine testing Follow them carefully and they will guide you through the test 71 MESSAGES SOL...

Page 79: ...o receive a blood or control solution sample If sample performing a check strip test this is your signal to remove the check strip from the meter 45 0 The meter is counting down from 45 seconds to 0 1...

Page 80: ...ng a check strip test Turn the check strip over and insert side 2 Side 2 80 mg dl The check strip test result falls into the acceptable range Example The check strip range is printed on the back of yo...

Page 81: ...alternating with 240 mg dl You may need to check your urine for ketones Example check ketones hi mg dl Your blood glucose test result is above 600 mg dL 33 3 mmol L This danger level is severe hypergl...

Page 82: ...you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results AND you believe you have followed all of the instruc tions in the owner s booklet contact your healthcare pro...

Page 83: ...ies are replaced When this symbol is flashing Replace the batteries the batteries are too low immediately The meter will not operate battry replace now Neither dead batteries nor battery removal have...

Page 84: ...isplay before inserting a test strip 100 mg dl If the word contrl appears Repeat the test with a new test Example after a blood test your strip and a larger drop of contrl blood sample was too small b...

Page 85: ...completed 4 There was not enough 4 Repeat the test with a new blood on the test strip test strip 5 The meter was used in 5 Move the meter away from very bright light the light source Repeat the test w...

Page 86: ...strip holder strip all the way into the test strip holder 3 Your hand or an object 3 Repeat the test Keep the covered the test area while meter test area clear the meter was turned on not ok 1 If app...

Page 87: ...the meter and check Example is outside the acceptable strip if necessary Repeat the notok range printed on the back of check strip test 7 40am 7 01 00 the meter redo The last check strip test result...

Page 88: ...e meter code Match the code including the code number 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...

Page 89: ...tally make sure the test strip holder is still securely in place If you drop the meter or get it wet check the meter by doing check strip tests see page 16 and control solution tests see page 20 to be...

Page 90: ...or if the test area has dirt lint or blood on it remove the test strip holder and clean the test area by following the instructions in the next section Then do a check strip test see page 16 Cleaning...

Page 91: ...om the Meter Hold the meter and place your thumbs on the two raised dots on the test strip holder Press down on the raised dots and slide the test strip holder toward you Remove the test strip holder...

Page 92: ...irt blood or lint Rinse well Dry completely with a soft cloth or tissue Step 3 Clean the Test Area The following cleaning agents will damage the meter DO NOT USE Alcohol Cleansers with ammonia or phen...

Page 93: ...oft 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 detergen...

Page 94: ...er 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...

Page 95: ...ting low 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 th...

Page 96: ...nformation 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...

Page 97: ...4 Remove the battery compartment door 5 Remove the old batteries by gently slapping the meter against the palm of your hand Never tap the meter against a hard surface 90 METER CARE...

Page 98: ...the top of the door into the slot in the top of the bat tery compartment Press the opening tab upward toward the top of the meter Lower the battery compartment door until it snaps shut Check to see th...

Page 99: ...lood capillary or venous Do not use samples that contain fluoride gray top tubes Hematocrit Range 25 60 Dimensions 4 3 x 2 6 x 1 2 Weight 4 5 ounces 127 5 grams with batteries Operating Temperatures 5...

Page 100: ...se You must return the OneTouch Profile Meter and a copy of your receipt to receive a refund Three Year Warranty If at any time during the first three years after purchase the meter does not work for...

Page 101: ...performance of the OneTouch Profile Meter when used with any test strip other than OneTouch Test Strips or when the OneTouch Profile Meter or OneTouch Test Strips are changed or modified in any way Th...

Page 102: ...25 Control Solution Test Information Important 22 Control Solution Test Tips 21 Diabetes Findings Long Term 60 Data Port 8 Date Setting the 31 Decimal Separator 37 Display Checking Meter 12 Format Dat...

Page 103: ...ips 9 Code 13 Expiration 10 Options Setting Meter 27 Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Sampler 39 Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Sampler Using the 40 Precautions and Limitations 3 Problems Solving 71 Prompt...

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