Gmate Mini - User Manual

User's Guide
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Summary

Gmate Mini Users Guide

Getting Started with Your Gmate Meter

Setting Time and Date

Guides users on configuring the meter's time and date settings for accurate logging.

Gmate Meter and Test Strip Components

Gmate Meter Front View

Identifies and describes the components visible on the front of the Gmate meter.

Gmate Test Strip Anatomy

Details the parts of the Gmate blood glucose test strip.

Gmate Meter Side View

Identifies and describes the components visible on the side of the Gmate meter.

Gmate Meter Back View

Identifies and describes the components located on the back of the Gmate meter.

Gmate Meter Display Explained

Explains the meter's display screen, indicators, and information shown.

Lancing Device Overview

Details the parts and functions of the Gmate lancing device for blood sample collection.

Important Cautions for Gmate System Use

System-Wide Cautions

Lists critical safety precautions applicable to the overall Gmate system.

Meter-Specific Safety Guidelines

Provides warnings and safety advice pertaining specifically to the Gmate meter.

Test Strip Handling Precautions

Outlines crucial handling, storage, and usage precautions for test strips.

Procedure for Obtaining Blood Drop

Step 1: Prepare Your Hands

Instructions for washing and thoroughly drying hands before blood sampling.

Step 2: Unscrew Lancing Device Cap

Guidance on how to safely remove the cap from the lancing device.

Step 3: Insert New Lancet

Procedure for inserting a new sterile lancet into the lancing device carrier.

Step 4: Remove Lancet Cap

Instructions for twisting off the protective cap from the lancet.

Step 5: Replace Lancing Device Cap

Step 6: Cock the Lancing Device

Step 7: Set Penetration Depth

Step 8: Activate Lancing Device

Alternate Site Blood Glucose Testing

Testing Your Blood Glucose Levels

Step 1: Insert Test Strip

Instructions for correctly inserting a test strip into the Gmate meter.

Step 2: Meter Ready Indicators

Describes display indicators confirming the meter is ready for a blood sample.

Step 3: Verify Code Number Match

Ensuring the code on the meter matches the code on the test strip vial.

Step 4: Apply Blood Sample

How to bring the test strip tip to the blood drop for automatic sample filling.

Step 5: Observe Counting Progress

What the display shows during the 5-second counting process.

Step 6: Final Test Result Display

Indicates when the test is complete and the glucose result is shown.

Interpreting HIGH and LOW Readings

Step 7: Turning Off the Meter

How to turn off the meter and confirmation that results are stored in memory.

Handling Unexpected Test Results

Control Solution Testing Procedure

When to Perform Control Solution Test

Step 1: Insert Test Strip

Step 2: Meter Ready Indicators

Step 3: Verify Code Number Match

Step 4: Apply Control Solution

Step 5: Observe Counting Progress

Step 6: Control Test Result Display

Step 7: Compare Result to Range

Step 8: Turn Off Meter

Setting Up Your Gmate Meter

Step 1: Access Battery Compartment

Step 2: Enter Setting Mode

Step 3: Set Year and Date Format

Step 4: Select Date Format (M-D or D.M)

Step 5: Set the Month

Step 6: Set the Day

Step 7: Set the Hour (24-Hour Format)

Step 8: Set the Minute

Step 9: Set Unit of Measure

Step 10: Set Average Days & Finish

Replacing the Gmate Meter Battery

Step 1: Open Battery Cover

Step 2: Replace the Battery

Step 3: Close Battery Cover

Understanding Gmate Error Messages

LOW TEMP Error Message

HIGH TEMP Error Message

ERR 1: Used Test Strip Detected

ERR 2: Test Strip Insertion Issue

ERR 3: Meter Malfunction

Battery Status Warnings

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Meter Not Entering Test Mode

Addresses issues where the meter fails to start after inserting a test strip.

Test Not Starting After Blood Application

Solutions for when the test does not initiate after applying a blood sample.

Caring for Your Gmate System

Gmate Mini Specifications

General

Brand	Gmate
Model	Mini
Category	Blood Glucose Meter
Language	English