Bayer HealthCare Ascensia Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System - Manual (Page 16)

Helpful Hints…
When using the Meter…
❖ Insert the Test Strip firmly until it comes to a full stop.
❖ Your Meter will turn off automatically after 3 minutes.
❖ Control Test results are automatically marked with a ✔ and
will not be included in your 14-day average (see page 11).
Note: The ✔ does not indicate the Control Test result is within
the specified range.
❖ You may mark any result you obtain by pressing the ▼ Button
before you remove the Test Strip. Remember that marking a
result means that it will not be included in your 14-day
average.
❖ When your Meter has 240 results in memory and you perform
another test, the Meter will keep the most recent result taken.
This will replace the oldest result taken.
When using a Test Strip…
❖ Always check the expiration date on the Test Strip bottle or
box. If the Test Strips have expired, replace with new Test Strips.
❖ Always use Test Strips within 6 months (180 days) after
opening bottle. Don’t forget to write the “first opening date”
in the space provided on the bottle label.
❖ To be sure the Test Strip fills completely, lightly touch the Test
Strip end to the blood drop or Control Solution drop until the
Meter beeps.
❖ Capillary action will automatically “sip” the blood or Control
Solution into the Test Strip.
❖ Test Strips can not be reused.
❖ The Ascensia C
ONTOUR Meter has been designed for use with
Ascensia M ICROFILL Test Strips only. Do not use any other Test
Strips with the Ascensia C ONTOUR Meter.
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