Storing the Supplies
Make sure you close the test strip and control solution bottles tightly after each use. You can keep all the testing
supplies in the carrying case. Store the carrying case (and everything in it) where it won’t be exposed to heat or
moisture.
Never store test strips in areas of high heat and moisture, which can damage them.
Proper Testing Conditions
• The temperature range must be between 50-104ºF (10-40ºC) for accurate results. At temperatures outside
this range, the meter turns off or results are displayed with a thermometer symbol and may not be accurate.
Never artificially heat or cool the meter.
• Humidity must be below 85% so that moisture doesn’t condense on or inside the meter. Sudden changes in
temperature may cause condensation to form within the meter. You may find you are unable to turn on the
meter. If this happens, let the meter return to room temperature and thoroughly dry before turning it on.
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The meter will display a message if it is too warm or too cold to carry out a blood glucose test (see Chapter 5).
Do not use results obtained at the limits of the permitted temperature range as a basis for making
therapeutic decisions. Results are displayed with a thermometer symbol under these conditions.
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