Accu-Chek Guide Me User Manual

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Important Safety Information
The Accu-Chek Guide Me System
The Accu-Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose Monitoring System is comprised of the Accu-Chek Guide Me
meter and Accu-Chek Guide test strips.
The Accu-Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to quantitatively measure glucose
in fresh capillary whole blood from the fingertip, palm, and upper arm as an aid in monitoring the
eectiveness of glucose control.
The Accu-Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for in vitro diagnostic
single-patient use by people with diabetes.
The Accu-Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person and
should not be shared.
This system is not for use in diagnosis or screening of diabetes mellitus, nor for neonatal use.
Alternative site testing should be done only during steady-state times (when glucose is not changing
rapidly).
Accu-Chek Guide control solutions are for use with the Accu-Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose Monitoring
System to check that the meters and test strips are working together properly and that the test is
performing correctly.
The system includes:
Accu-Chek Guide Me meter with batteries, Accu-Chek Guide test strips,* Accu-Chek Guide control
solutions,* Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device, Accu-Chek FastClix lancet drums.*
*Some items may not be included in the kit. They are a separate purchase.
wWARNING
Choking hazard. Small parts. Keep away from children under the age of 3years.
NOTE
• The term “blood glucose” is used when referring to blood sugar.
• Sample data screens are shown throughout the manual. Your data will dier.
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Accu-Chek Guide Me Specifications

General

Display	LCD
Sample Size	0.6 µL
Test Time	Less than 4 seconds
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Measurement Range	10 to 600 mg/dL
Battery Type	2 x CR2032 3V lithium coin cells
Battery Life	Approximately 1000 tests
Weight	40 g (1.4 oz) with battery
Storage Conditions	-25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F)

Summary

Important Safety Information

Limitations

Lists restrictions and conditions for meter use, including hematocrit and chemical interactions.

About Testing Yourself or Others

Before You Start Testing

Your New System

The Accu-Chek Guide Me Meter

Identifies and labels the physical components of the Accu-Chek Guide Me meter.

Using the Meter Buttons

Explains the function and operation of the meter's power/set and arrow buttons.

Setting the Time and Date

Guides on setting the meter's time and date for accurate record-keeping.

The Accu-Chek FastClix Lancing Device

Inserting a Lancet Drum

Step-by-step instructions for loading a new lancet drum into the lancing device.

Changing the Lancet Drum

Blood Glucose Tests

Performing a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Fingertip

Detailed step-by-step guide for performing a blood glucose test using a fingertip sample.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Palm or Upper Arm (Alternative Site Testing, AST)

Unusual Blood Glucose Results

Guidance on how to interpret and handle blood glucose results that do not match how you feel.

Control Tests

When to Perform a Control Test

Lists specific situations that require performing a control test.

Performing a Control Test

Step-by-step instructions for conducting a control test with the meter.

Understanding Out-of-Range Control Results

Troubleshooting tips and actions for out-of-range control test results.

Review Your Data

Reviewing Blood Glucose Results in Memory

Instructions on how to access and view stored blood glucose readings.

Wireless Communication, Meter Pairing, and Data Transfer

Pairing

Step-by-step guide to pair the meter with a mobile device via Bluetooth.

Transferring Data Wirelessly

Transferring Data Using a USB Cable

Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting

How to Clean and Disinfect the Meter

How to Clean and Disinfect the Lancing Device

Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Changing the Batteries

Error Messages